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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: yomammary on Thu, 16 October 2014, 08:40:06

Title: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 16 October 2014, 08:40:06

I recently changed my original WASD keycaps for think PBT Leopold keycaps.
Problem is that the stabilizer inserts are bit loose on the keys and I mean all of them are pretty loose.
Do you guys know if there are inserts that would fit better my Leopold keycaps?

(http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/n/inserts.jpg)

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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 16 October 2014, 08:44:51

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Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: strict on Thu, 16 October 2014, 09:01:44

I've used little squares of scotch tape with great success before (adhesive side facing the insert  ;) )

Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 16 October 2014, 09:06:27

I find cling wrap to be the best solution. You can shape it easily around the stem and adjust to fit and it won't move around or leave residue / be hard to get off.

Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 16 October 2014, 12:33:10

Nice, I don't know why I didn't think of this!
Thanks for all the replies.

Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 16 October 2014, 14:05:56

Scotch tape works surprisingly well ;D

Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 18 October 2014, 03:24:19

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.0#post_YY

Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: cinnamonrollz on Sat, 18 October 2014, 21:53:46

I wonder if one could use playdoh for said problem.

Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 19 October 2014, 05:00:35

Quote from: cinnamonrollz on Sat, 18 October 2014, 21:53:46

I wonder if one could use playdoh for said problem.

It would get stuck inside the keycap.

A small ~1cm square bit of plastic, even from a plastic shopping bag or a ziplock bag, works fine, and is easily removed with no damage or residue to keycap or switch.

Title: Re: Keycap Stabilizer Insert
Post by: yomammary on Sun, 19 October 2014, 07:51:00

Thanks, I'll make sure to look into this topic next time I have a question.