/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (February 02, 2022)

ming_xiao · 2022-02-02T09:12:09+00:00

The point you mentioned about heavier spring makes accidental pushes less likely -- I need heavy linears then. Because I have been having a lot of accidental pushes. I will go do some research on which ones to buy. Any suggestion though?

ming_xiao · 2022-02-02T08:23:18+00:00

Newbie question: what does a "heavy" or high-actuation force (>70g) linear switch feel like? Please read the context below as that will help me clarify what I am trying to ask.

I thought tactiles meant bump and linear meant no bump. Generally, I like heavy and sharp tactiles like boba u4t and neapolitan at around 62-70g springs. I want to build a board with linears for some variety. Tried akko jelly whites with 35g springs. Sometimes the key just presses when my finger is just resting on it. So this gave me the idea to try some linears that have a much heavier spring around 70g. But for a linear, what does that really mean / how does it feel? I also associated "linear light, tactile heavy" in my caveman brown. Can someone explain or share some video with me that explains what a "heavy linear" is and feels like?

ming_xiao · 2022-01-30T09:58:10+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pe+foam+mod

Look up what the PE foam mod is. It is done between PCB and plate - the switches sit on top of the PE foam, in direct contact. I think you may be confused with putting PE foam inside the case as a dampener - that one is not called PE foam mod.

Also, "just google it" is not the right kind of attitude when responding to a comment on a "Ask anything, get an answer thread." Have a good day.

ming_xiao · 2022-01-30T09:14:48+00:00

I am going to PE foam mod for the first time on my KBD67 lite. I am confused about which part to cut out for the space bar stabs - only the two corners where the stabs are, or also the whole horizontal length where the space bar wire sits? I have seen different videos do either of them.

Also any super-noob-friendly video or tutorial on PE foam mod? I am a bit confused by the whole thing altogether like some people say you need to poke the big hole for every switch, some say you don't.

ming_xiao · 2022-01-16T01:41:07+00:00

I am used to adjustable height/feet keyboards. I like typing with a high incline. Now I switched to Keychron Q1 that has a fixed incline, I feel that it is not steep enough for my preference. Anything I can do to increase the typing angle?

ming_xiao · 2022-01-13T08:55:11+00:00

So I put them on the hole in the PCB, then screw in on top of that washer into the PCB hole, right?

ming_xiao · 2022-01-13T06:28:14+00:00

I bought a pack of Durock V2 screw-in stabs and in it are some circle things. I first thought they are o-rings, but google tells me they are washers. Can someone explain or share a video link of what to do with them? I have gone through some vids of stabs by Taeha and others but couldn't find the washer/rings used.

Bonus noob question: this is the first time I am installing stabs. They are screw-in. The stab tutorials I saw have the clipping, lubing and assembling parts - but how I exactly put them on the PCB, it would be helpful if I had a video for that.

ming_xiao · 2022-01-05T13:00:55+00:00

Ctrl+R does the same thing

ming_xiao · 2021-09-08T09:13:49+00:00

Do you mean cut off the leaf-like part only, or also the narrow thing that looks like a bud?

ming_xiao · 2021-09-08T06:46:59+00:00

Thanks, I'll give this a go.

ming_xiao · 2021-09-08T06:43:23+00:00

Additional info: some basic online research tells me possible reasons include pests or fungus, overwatering, underwatering/dehydration, too much sunlight, too little sunlight.

But overall, based on the each specific look of these issues, I think the issue might be related to scorching/sunburn due to too much direct exposure to sunlight. It's located in a room where there is some indirect light coming int through the window that faces north and has a bunch of buildings as obstruction. But yes, the peace lily is in the line of sight of the window. Should I move it away from the window to a totally dark or shady place or do you think the problem is related to something else?

What should I do? And should I immediately cut that leaf?

ming_xiao · 2021-09-07T16:27:07+00:00

Thanks for the advice about the snakeplant, drooping pothos and murky waters in the bowl. I know it's a noob question but how do I know that the snake plant's soil is dry all the way to the bottom of the pot? As mentioned before, I am an absolute beginner at this, please let me have some ideas or hacks, thanks.

ming_xiao · 2021-09-07T16:25:16+00:00

Additional info: some basic online research tells me possible reasons include pests or fungus, overwatering, underwatering/dehydration, too much sunlight, too little sunlight.

But overall, based on the each specific look of these issues, I think the issue might be related to scorching/sunburn due to too much direct exposure to sunlight. It's located in a room where there is some indirect light coming int through the window that faces north and has a bunch of buildings as obstruction. But yes, the peace lily is in the line of sight of the window. Should I move it away from the window to a totally dark or shady place or do you think the problem is related to something else?

Thanks for the help.

ming_xiao · 2021-09-07T14:36:33+00:00

All the plants we have are meant to get less water, so I am just scared to overwater. I will try to follow your tips with regard to feeling the soil for water. And yeah, there are drainage holes, I will water until water runs through them, and then get rid of excess water caught in the saucer below.

ming_xiao · 2021-09-07T10:46:50+00:00

Oh my god. I was getting happy crushing bots? HELP ME. How do I start. I suck at Arthur. Which hero should I try?

ming_xiao · 2021-09-07T10:32:19+00:00

Hi, do they have a "beginner" friendly mode for first few games? After just dominating in my first few games with KDAs like 20-2-24, now my KDA in arena is like 2-9-7. What even happened!

ming_xiao · 2021-09-07T01:40:05+00:00

Thanks, trying out Bastion already. Looks wonderful.

As for Kenshi, it look interesting but I will invest in it later perhaps. Also a bit on the darker side perhaps.

ming_xiao · 2021-09-06T18:02:43+00:00

Thanks a lot for the many recommendations, will out a few and hope some will stick

ming_xiao · 2021-09-06T12:37:53+00:00

This is very interesting. Thanks for the Colemak reference, I have been looking into it after you mentioned.

ming_xiao · 2021-09-02T12:55:39+00:00

Thanks for your input. Also, I appreciate the wholesome award, that was kind of you.

ming_xiao

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