CM Quickfire Blues

[Elissar]

Hey All,

So I have purchased several CM QFR boards (blues, browns, blacks) to test out the three switches (still wanting reds).

It's seem to me that the QFR blues have a problem with the spacebar. It seems extremely sticky, sometimes even getting stuck.
The resistance feels a lot more grippy, the blacks nor browns don't have this problem, they both slide. I understand that the blues
have the tactile click, but the other keys don't have the problem of them seemingly like they are getting stuck.

Does anyone have this problem/suggest a solution? I love typing on the blues and it would be my preferred typing board over the browns
just this spacebar problem is somewhat annoying.

Thank you!

[funxion]

I'm not sure if he is an active poster on geekhack, but if you head on over to overclocked.net, you may be able to get in contact with a user by the name of CMCarter who happens to work for CM. I would personally just PM him and give it a day or two since I'm not really sure how active he is over there, but I know for a fact that he was on either yesterday or the day before and would be happy to help you!

Edit: Just noticed you're from Australia. He's in the States, but may be able to help you directly or he may refer you to a regional rep for Australia.

[Elissar]

Thanks Funxion

[mrmatt]

I have one as well and haven't had the issue, so it is probably either an individual switch issue or the key needs to be reseated. If you haven't reseated a key with costar stabilizers before be careful and look at the wiki on how to do it. It isn't difficult, but you don't wanna break it.

[Elissar]

Hey mrmatt,

Thanks for the reply. I have reseated the key, removed and changed the stabiliser between my other CM QFR keys and changed the keycaps between OEM and PBT.

I'm now assuming it's a switch problem which is a little more difficult. I may try to contact CM customer support and ask for advice as to my best options.

Edit: Upon further consideration, it may not be the switch as when removed, the switch acts and sounds fine if i just place a single unit key on it and force the key press.

[metafour]

Hey mrmatt,

Thanks for the reply. I have reseated the key, removed and changed the stabiliser between my other CM QFR keys and changed the keycaps between OEM and PBT.

I'm now assuming it's a switch problem which is a little more difficult. I may try to contact CM customer support and ask for advice as to my best options.

Edit: Upon further consideration, it may not be the switch as when removed, the switch acts and sounds fine if i just place a single unit key on it and force the key press.

Have you tried using a different spacebar on there then to see if the issue persists? When I had my QFR with Blues I don't recall running into this issue with the little time I spent with it.

[Elissar]

Yes i tried a aftermarket PBT spacebar which i use on my browns. Problem persisted.

[Elissar]

Update:

I spent a few minutes looking at the stabiliser and the stems/pieces that connect the stabiliser to the board. I actually removed those pieces and move them inwards
to the next place holder and tried that. The spacebar is wobbly (obviously) but there isn't a problem with the sticking key or the spacebar being stuck.

strange o.O

[tp4tissue]

Update:

I spent a few minutes looking at the stabiliser and the stems/pieces that connect the stabiliser to the board. I actually removed those pieces and move them inwards
to the next place holder and tried that. The spacebar is wobbly (obviously) but there isn't a problem with the sticking key or the spacebar being stuck.

strange o.O

Your descriptions are inconsistent. Maybe post a video of the issue. But if you got it new off a website, just rma, saves alot of time vs troubleshooting,