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Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: Leonidas on Wed, 19 January 2011, 14:22:10
Hi,

I just bought a G80-3000LSC, as my first mechanical keyboard. But I noticed some really odd things:



I don't know whether that's normal for this kind of keyboard, I can try recording videos to demostrate the issue. Is this normal for this keyboard or did I get a faulty one? In the latter case I'd return it.

Apart from that, I have to admit that I like the look of the keyboard and I really like the sound. Now if only all keys were clicky...
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: bugfix on Wed, 19 January 2011, 14:23:27
Sounds faulty.
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 19 January 2011, 14:27:02
I assume you have a keyboard with blues.  It might take some "breaking-in" to get the clickiness right on all your keys.  The blue switch is somewhat complex, and the slider that creates the clicking sound might need to loosen up a little.  Also, blues can be susceptible to dust, even on new keyboards.  Taking and air duster and blowing out the inside of the switch might help, too.
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: laden3 on Wed, 19 January 2011, 14:39:10
Quote from: Leonidas;281234
Some keys feel different, less noisy (both Enter, Backspace, Numpad+)


they are larger keys with stabilizers :rolleyes:
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: itlnstln on Wed, 19 January 2011, 14:42:18
Quote from: laden3;281260
they are larger keys with stabilizers :rolleyes:


This.  The Cherry stabilizer system is a little different than the ones typically used in other keyboards.  Many people prefer it, but it can cause a slight change in keyfeel and sound.  I don't notice it on my Cherry brown 'boards, but I can see where it might make a difference on a Cherry blue 'board, though.
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: Leonidas on Wed, 19 January 2011, 15:03:53
Thanks for your answers. So my second problem is probably explained. I'm coming from a membrane board where all keys felt the same. I'll try to "fix" the v key and keep you up to date whether that issue went away. I really hope it is just some "breaking-in", neccessary. I guess I'll be typing v like mad the next days.
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: sixty on Wed, 19 January 2011, 15:05:47
Might be some dust in the V key. If you have a can of compressed air:

* Take off keycap
* Push stem down with a ballpen or something while spraying compressed air into the switch (make sure to be quite far away, you don't want moisture in the switch)
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: Lanx on Wed, 19 January 2011, 17:01:58
the switch mechanism in the blue stem is probably stuck, do tricks to unstick it, some have said compressed air right into the blue stem helps.

If you find that the big keys with stabilizers feel different, make sure the stabilizers are attached. Rock the keys back and forth into the board to make sure the stabilizers are attached to the board, they feel nicer when the stabilizers are making full 100% contact.
Title: Strange keys in G80
Post by: audioave10 on Wed, 19 January 2011, 21:50:52
Sounds like an anomaly to me. My G80-3000 was actually very nice and no problems. Maybe shipping damage?