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Title: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: fuzzybaffy on Sun, 19 January 2014, 11:23:33
Because... you know... I understand there are springs and metal parts in the keyboard. :p
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 19 January 2014, 11:27:30
my ergodox has severe ping on the enter key..


god only knows I use the enter key alot..

well.. i also don't really mind it.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: epzy on Sun, 19 January 2014, 11:39:52
Okay... But if it ever becomes bothersome, just purchase a $1 anti-slip rubber mat and place it under your keyboard, and the pinging will most likely go away.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Grim Fandango on Sun, 19 January 2014, 11:41:48
My Filcos have the same thing. One has it really pronounced on the space key even. But after I listened for it and located it, I forgot about it and have not thought about it since. It is one of those things that you will forget about and stop noticing unless you are the type that tends to obsess over small things.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 19 January 2014, 12:59:52
My Filcos have the same thing. One has it really pronounced on the space key even. But after I listened for it and located it, I forgot about it and have not thought about it since. It is one of those things that you will forget about and stop noticing unless you are the type that tends to obsess over small things.

OCD... I'd think it may be common among technophiles/ GH members
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 19 January 2014, 13:09:18
I like the ping. It's just a neat sound.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Grim Fandango on Sun, 19 January 2014, 18:37:27
I like the ping. It's just a neat sound.

I would not go as far as to say that I like the ping, but the overall ping, rattle and clack that the board produces is overall not unpleasant, I can agree with that.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: eddie on Sun, 19 January 2014, 20:25:45
The ping becomes annoying though. I only notice it for a while then it disappears.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: strict on Sun, 19 January 2014, 20:47:22
My filco has an unmistakable ping on the "O" and "L" keys. My hope is that, if I can ever find one of those magic plates that allow switch top removal, once I do an ergo-clear swap this will go away. I love my Filco but I absolutely cannot stand the pinging.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: mrmillsy on Mon, 20 January 2014, 05:25:56
The pings are inconsistent from instance of the product to instance demonstrating poor quality control.

It's not something to brag about, it's a manufacturing defect.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Tony on Mon, 20 January 2014, 06:19:52
Pinging is a Filco characteristics that makes all Filco different from the rest.

It's intentionally made by Diatec so that Filco users all around the world can gather and happily complain about their wonderful ping experience.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: mrmillsy on Mon, 20 January 2014, 07:45:49
I just wish mine didn't also squeek.

With luck I'll have time to do something about that this weekend, but it's annoying when you've paid so much.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Novus on Mon, 20 January 2014, 16:03:17
My filco doesn't ping ... that or I don't know what a ping sounds like  :p
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 20 January 2014, 16:06:01
My filco doesn't ping ... that or I don't know what a ping sounds like  :p

put your ears close to the board 3 inches away..

Hold down 3 keys... Lift and let go of the keys as fast as you possibly can..

You'll hear the Ping.

it should be right after you hear the rebound click..

it should sound like if you twang a spring..
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Candyflip on Mon, 20 January 2014, 16:08:48
My filco doesn't ping ... that or I don't know what a ping sounds like  :p

put your ears close to the board 3 inches away..

Hold down 3 keys... Lift and let go of the keys as fast as you possibly can..

You'll hear the Ping.

it should be right after you hear the rebound click..

it should sound like if you twang a spring..
Mine doesn't ping too, I feel like I am missing something :(
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: tbc on Mon, 20 January 2014, 16:12:40
i actually like the high-pitched sound that blues make.  does that mean that I'd like the filco ping?

I have a minila and there is nothing resembling the ping at all, so is it only a fullboard/tkl thing?
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Candyflip on Mon, 20 January 2014, 16:18:44
i actually like the high-pitched sound that blues make.  does that mean that I'd like the filco ping?

I have a minila and there is nothing resembling the ping at all, so is it only a fullboard/tkl thing?
I don't have the ping on a TKL so maybe some batch of them has it or something. I love the obnoxious sound of the blues too :p
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Grim Fandango on Tue, 21 January 2014, 14:16:53
The pings are inconsistent from instance of the product to instance demonstrating poor quality control.

It's not something to brag about, it's a manufacturing defect.

Not sure whether we should look at this as a defect. It has no impact on the performance, and is actually not that noticeable. It also seems that it is not something the manufacturer tried to avoid since practically all Filcos have it. It is like the high -pitched humming sound in a lot of Logitech mice. It is there in every one, and barely anyone cares. The manufacturer said they are aware of it, but does not see it as a problem.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: epzy on Wed, 22 January 2014, 10:15:52
I just wish mine didn't also squeek.

With luck I'll have time to do something about that this weekend, but it's annoying when you've paid so much.

Wat. It squeekes because you need to lube it. Most things that are mechanical needs lubing.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: epzy on Wed, 22 January 2014, 10:17:16
i actually like the high-pitched sound that blues make.  does that mean that I'd like the filco ping?

I have a minila and there is nothing resembling the ping at all, so is it only a fullboard/tkl thing?

Nope. I love blues, too - but the 'ping' is disgusting.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: mrmillsy on Wed, 22 January 2014, 11:25:04
I just wish mine didn't also squeek.

With luck I'll have time to do something about that this weekend, but it's annoying when you've paid so much.

Wat. It squeekes because you need to lube it. Most things that are mechanical needs lubing.

It's brand new and only affects certain keys.  Most things that are brand new and cost that much don't require me to buy lube to get them to work properly.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 22 January 2014, 11:27:53
New and improved Filco. Now with even more of the PING you love!
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: mrmillsy on Wed, 22 January 2014, 11:29:55
The pings are inconsistent from instance of the product to instance demonstrating poor quality control.

It's not something to brag about, it's a manufacturing defect.

Not sure whether we should look at this as a defect. It has no impact on the performance, and is actually not that noticeable. It also seems that it is not something the manufacturer tried to avoid since practically all Filcos have it. It is like the high -pitched humming sound in a lot of Logitech mice. It is there in every one, and barely anyone cares. The manufacturer said they are aware of it, but does not see it as a problem.

I guess.  It's a known detractive inconsistency.
Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: Novus on Wed, 22 January 2014, 22:51:58
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1vv0m7/geekwhacker_think_filcos_ping_due_to/

Well well well lookey lookey here.
Keyboard Science!

Title: Re: My Filco pings, a lot. And I don't mind it at all.
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 22 January 2014, 22:54:13
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1vv0m7/geekwhacker_think_filcos_ping_due_to/

Well well well lookey lookey here.
Keyboard Science!



What is pinging?