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damage449 OP t1_j6424lr wrote

Reply to comment by EmoHarl in Sand Glass by damage449

Can't get a picture with a different space bar on right now. Maybe later. Honestly, from above, the gap between this KAT space bar and the case edge looks to be just the same as the spacing between the top edge of the space bar and the bottom edge of the row of keys above it. I wouldn't want less room, since stabilized keys to have a bit of skew or twist to them. You'd end up contacting the case edge. Also, the bottom of the space bars dips below the height of the case, so the caps aren't floating at all. Hope that helps explain things.

This board has gasket-mounted, skeleton-style aluminum plates on either side that offer quite a bit of flex if you push down on keys, especially near the center of the alpha areas. The feel is not bouncy, just a bit muted. Really nice, IMO.

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p0ckyninja t1_j640vtn wrote

Reply to comment by damage449 in Sand Glass by damage449

The build is alright, but due to the slight ... tenting? of the Q10, on the bottom edge the left and right corners are slightly higher than the middle. The wrist rest is flat, so it's uneven. Took a quick pic here to demonstrate. Functionally, it's fine but who are we kidding when we say function is not the only thing that matters in this hobby.

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damage449 OP t1_j63zf2r wrote

Reply to comment by p0ckyninja in Sand Glass by damage449

The wrist rest came with the Sand Glass ergo as part of the package.

What's wrong with the Keychron Q10 rest? Wood seems like a good choice of materials. Is it the finish?

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kpcwazabi t1_j63x3jj wrote

Reply to comment by smb3d in A friend asked for a yellow keyboard… by stupidfish1

Might have to tune the wires if that's the case.

On the upstroke, the wires are essentially slamming into the top of the stab housing and causes that loud sound you may hear.

Using a heapin' scoop of 205g0 or dielectric grease can help tremendously

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p0ckyninja t1_j63uswx wrote

Reply to Sand Glass by damage449

What wrist rest is that? I have a keychron Q10 - 75% ergo layout and am disappointed by their wrist rest.

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fierybananas OP t1_j63ok4y wrote

Reply to comment by megapleb in My First 75% Modded Custom Keyboard by fierybananas

Thank you! The spacebar was a big part of why I chose this set!

Nope, the practicality is out the window but again I can't remember the last time I used home, pg up, pg down, or end. If I really need a macro or media keys I'll throw it on the little macropad.

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