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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: MasterBash on Fri, 08 November 2013, 09:16:23
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I just ordered my Quickfire TK with Cherry MX Red. Right now, I got a Logitech G710+ with MX Browns and o-rings but they still make a lot of noise.
http://cdn.overclock.net/d/d1/500x1000px-LL-d174fd4e_2012-10-15_17-32-51_644.jpeg
My first priority is to eliminate as much noise as possible. What should I buy? Should they be soft or hard?
The second thing I want to do is to bottom out near the activation point. That way I don't have to go all the way and release the key. Would stacking multiple o-rings do the job while keeping it quiet?
I would like something thats good quality and not too expensive. I am in Canada, hopefully I can find a store that can ship them here.
Thanks.
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My thoughts on o-rings (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40227.0)
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Thanks!
So you said that the red o-rings reduces the noise the most (Do the pink ones reduce the noise as much?) but the pink ones reduces the key travel time a bit more.
Now, I would be very happy with the red o-rings, as they appear to be quiet. Now, Would I keep the same noise reduction if I stacked them? or would I be better with the blue ones?
Another thing is that you mentionned it stops mid-click (the blue ones). I am guessing you meant the bump right? In that case, are the keys registered 100% or does it bottom out without registering keys at times?
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I really hate that o-rings. they devastate the experience of Switches in some way.
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1) Now, I would be very happy with the red o-rings, as they appear to be quiet. Now, Would I keep the same noise reduction if I stacked them? or would I keep better with the blue ones?
2) Another thing is that you mentionned it stops mid-click (the blue ones). I am guessing you meant the bump right? In that case, are the keys registered 100% or does it bottom out without registering keys at times?
1) Stacking them feels bad so I wouldn't try that. Just my opinion though.
2) The keys register fine. Just changes how much it travels.
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Thanks again, very much appreciated.
Apologize to bother you again, as I edited not long before you replied to me so I am not sure if you saw the modifications.
Can you tell me about the pink o-rings noise reduction? How do they compare with the red ones? Since they are a bit bigger but just as soft, I am guessing it will reduce noise a bit more? Unfortunately it was not mentionned in your review.
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Can you tell me about the pink o-rings noise reduction? How do they compare with the red ones? Since they are a bit bigger but just as soft, I am guessing it will reduce noise a bit more? Unfortunately it was not mentionned in your review.
If you're referring to the 40A-R pink o-rings from WASD they are included in my review.
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I must really be retarded, cause I can't find it.
40A-R Pink O-Rings
These are the same as the blue o-rings sold at WASDKeyboards. They really stop actuation quickly; it feels like they stop at the click - almost mid click. They feel the same as the red o-rings when you bottom out. They feel nice but I really dislike how much actuation is cutoff. - Talking about how they feel.
The videos do not directly compare the red and pinks. They compare one set of o-rings vs none.
At the bottom of the page, you do a quick summary of each of them, except the pink one is missing. You mentionned the Reds have great sound reduction, but no mention about the pink ones.
So I would think, in my opinion, that the pink ones offer just as good noise reduction, if not better? Being squishy and thicker?
The o-rings on my G710+ are 2mm thick, but quite loud. Maybe they are too hard?
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They sell massive packs on them for a few dollars from China on ebay.
You could also practice not bottoming out when typing, it helps speed and accuracy a lot, but would be most difficult on a red.
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Ah ok, sorry, missed the party about noise reduction. They're as good as the other one.
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They sell massive packs on them for a few dollars from China on ebay.
You could also practice not bottoming out when typing, it helps speed and accuracy a lot, but would be most difficult on a red.
I agree, thats one solution. I usually stress a bit in games when moments are tense lol. So I would definitely bottom out in those moments.
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They sell massive packs on them for a few dollars from China on ebay.
You could also practice not bottoming out when typing, it helps speed and accuracy a lot, but would be most difficult on a red.
I agree, thats one solution. I usually stress a bit in games when moments are tense lol. So I would definitely bottom out in those moments.
Heh, your name isn't Masterbash for no reason. ;)
If you tend to bottom out hard, perhaps the harder black o-rings might be for you rather than the milder reds.
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You could always get a Sampler Kit (http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/sampler-kit-1.html) from WASD - it contains a few of each O-ring so you can try them for yourself.