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Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: ozziegt on Wed, 26 October 2011, 11:02:06

I got my RK-9000BR today and I love it! I'm really surprised though at how light the "tactile" bump is. I can't even feel it while I am typing normally.

One thing I noticed though, is there is a slight "ping" or ringing sound when I let go of some of the keys. One of the more noticeable ones is the "a" key. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to mitigate it?

Thanks

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: ozziegt on Wed, 26 October 2011, 11:11:17

Hah, wow...seems to be a pretty sensitive topic. Don't have time to research it now. I'll look into it more later tonight. Thanks.

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: sinis on Wed, 26 October 2011, 11:13:10

pinging keyboards are very rare and worth alot

[video=youtube;arCITMfxvEc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arCITMfxvEc[/video]

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 26 October 2011, 11:33:13

ping

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: pitashen on Wed, 26 October 2011, 11:35:54

You got a defective board. Must RMA as soon as possible or youre risking damaging your eardrum. HURRY!!

*ping* *PING*  OMG! my ears, my EARS!!

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: oatmealpoet on Wed, 26 October 2011, 14:30:57

I'm pretty sure all mech keyboard have a little ping if you sit in a silent room with your ear up to the keys.  I did the same when I got mine and got all worried, but then I realized I'll never be in a situation of total silence with my ear 6 inchs from the keys.

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: ozziegt on Wed, 26 October 2011, 15:35:13

After reading ripster's links, I think the metal plate probably just needs some dampening. If it bothers me enough I might take it apart and put a foam insert in there to dampen it, but I don't really notice it anymore and it's only been a few hours.

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 26 October 2011, 17:24:52

If you fill it up with foam, make sure you remove the keycaps first.

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: keyboardlover on Wed, 26 October 2011, 17:51:27

Quote from: ozziegt;439763

I got my RK-9000BR today and I love it! I'm really surprised though at how light the "tactile" bump is. I can't even feel it while I am typing normally.

One thing I noticed though, is there is a slight "ping" or ringing sound when I let go of some of the keys. One of the more noticeable ones is the "a" key. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to mitigate it?

Thanks

Hi OP. Sorry to see that you're getting trolled. Could you possibly post a sound sample so we can hear how bad it is?
It's possible the issue could be mitigated with dampening pads.

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: laffindude on Wed, 26 October 2011, 18:03:32

The Japanese have solution for everything (http://en.akihabaranews.com/73657/peripherals/thanko-announces-new-keyboard-soundproof-tempproof-cover)

Title: RK-9000BR is pinging
Post by: slueth on Wed, 26 October 2011, 18:07:44

lol that is way to clunky lol