Realforce R2 spacebar stabilizer width

[potatobbq]

Has anyone swapped Cherry MX compatible sliders into a Realforce R2? Does the R2's 6.25u spacebar have 100mm (e.g. Novatouch http://i.imgur.com/gvhwmc1.jpg) or 95mm (e.g. RF 87u http://i.imgur.com/N9pDGWg.jpg) width stabilizers?

[Hyde]

If I remember correctly that R2 has changed spacebar size to "standard" size, so I think it's now matching NovaTouch / Realforce RGB (i.e. Filco, Leopold.......etc).

[potatobbq]

If I remember correctly that R2 has changed spacebar size to "standard" size, so I think it's now matching NovaTouch / Realforce RGB (i.e. Filco, Leopold.......etc).

Thanks! I went ahead and just ordered an R2 so I guess I'll know for certain pretty soon.

[phinix]

If I remember correctly that R2 has changed spacebar size to "standard" size, so I think it's now matching NovaTouch / Realforce RGB (i.e. Filco, Leopold.......etc).

Thanks! I went ahead and just ordered an R2 so I guess I'll know for certain pretty soon.

Let us know when you get it, I'm interested...

[potatobbq]

If I remember correctly that R2 has changed spacebar size to "standard" size, so I think it's now matching NovaTouch / Realforce RGB (i.e. Filco, Leopold.......etc).

Thanks! I went ahead and just ordered an R2 so I guess I'll know for certain pretty soon.

Let us know when you get it, I'm interested...

Got my Topre Realforce R2 today so here are spacebars from various models.

Top: 6.25u Cherry / JTK - 100mm stabilizer width
Middle: 6.25u Topre Realforce R2 - 100mm stabilizer width
Bottom: 6u Topre Realforce 87u - 95mm stabilizer width



Since the R2 has a standard bottom row, I think rixtox's 6u MX spacebar stabilizer adapter will work. I have white R2 that I'm going to swap RGB sliders into so I'll post my findings when I get to it.

https://github.com/rixtox/Topre-to-Cherry-MX-Adapter#6u-mx-spacebar-stabilizer-adapters

[Nothatso]

How do the 3d printed stabs feel? I've been trying to put a little research into them, but there's not much info. I found a post on r/mk where there were some comments indicating they feel pretty good after sanding and lubing, but horribly scratchy before.

[phinix]

I had those 3d printed stabs and had only problems. First, they are scratchy as hell. Plus some edges were too sharp, often blocking slider inside. Then stems were very tight, it was very hard to press a cap in, then one of the stabs stems broke inside my spacebar...
I had to get 1mm drill bit to clear it away.

[phinix]

If I remember correctly that R2 has changed spacebar size to "standard" size, so I think it's now matching NovaTouch / Realforce RGB (i.e. Filco, Leopold.......etc).

Thanks! I went ahead and just ordered an R2 so I guess I'll know for certain pretty soon.

Let us know when you get it, I'm interested...

Got my Topre Realforce R2 today so here are spacebars from various models.

Top: 6.25u Cherry / JTK - 100mm stabilizer width
Middle: 6.25u Topre Realforce R2 - 100mm stabilizer width
Bottom: 6u Topre Realforce 87u - 95mm stabilizer width

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Since the R2 has a standard bottom row, I think rixtox's 6u MX spacebar stabilizer adapter will work. I have white R2 that I'm going to swap RGB sliders into so I'll post my findings when I get to it.

https://github.com/rixtox/Topre-to-Cherry-MX-Adapter#6u-mx-spacebar-stabilizer-adapters

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HI, did you get those mx adapters? How does it work? Feel?

[phinix]

OK, I did it myself:)

Confirming the standard size of RF R2 spacebar wire, it is exactly 6.25u, same as standard MX.
I've modded my new RF R2 with Novatouch sliders: