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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: phototristan on Mon, 03 May 2010, 11:30:38
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Doesn't it seem strange that the spacebar is just a normal switch like any letter switch, yet it gets many more presses than any other key?
I think this is why on the Model Ms, (and likely most all other boards as well), the space bar always feels a bit weak compared to other keys.
Should they have made that one switch a bit more robust than all the others?
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Doesn't it seem strange that the spacebar is just a normal switch like any letter switch, yet it gets many more presses than any other key?
I think this is why on the Model Ms, (and likely most all other boards as well), the space bar always feels a bit weak compared to other keys.
Should they have made that one switch a bit more robust than all the others?
Although the spacebars on Ms generally feel different from the rest of the keys, I wouldn't say they feel weaker or more abused. I have yet to find a case of Model M spring inconsistency, in fact...just overall different feeling from board to board, no true variance within a particular keyboard except between types of keys (small vs large).
I wonder what could be accomplished by using two switches for a spacebar? Put them in parallel electrically, one at each end of the spacebar, with a stabilizer rod between them.
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Some Cherry keyboards used higher strength switches for the space bar. The Model F had a stabilizer mechanism that made it much harder to press than other keys (about 90g vs 65g)
A lot of people find such arrangements unpleasant and engage in various mods to make the space bar as light as the other switches.
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Some Cherry keyboards used higher strength switches for the space bar.
Not to mention a stabilizer bar. The spacebar on most of my keyboards is noticeably stiffer than the other keys. Of course, since I'm thwapping it with my thumb, I don't notice the additional force when I'm typing.
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I hate when Cherry does this. The first thing I do is swap the spacebar switch with Scroll Lock.
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[strike]If you want stiff get a Model F AT.[/strike]
If you want a decent spacebar get a model F AT.
There, fixed that for you.
Mine is no NIB but it works perfectly fine, thank you very much.
Also, webwit can prove that you don't need a spacebar. Just watch.
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Youdon'tneedaspacebar.
But then how will I scroll down in my browser?
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It seems there is a better chance to hit the space-bar at a non-optimum angle.
I'm suprised they last as long as they do. As a gamer, my "W" key gets more abuse.