Svindel69 t1_j8z3nb1 wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:58 PM

As far as Im seeing it's because I've lubed them. Which is absolutely ridiculous considering the price point of the switch. Pay a premium for switches that become garbage when you lube them, epic product.

showxdoat369 OP t1_j8yzb9l wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:26 PM

Reply to comment by TBrownie18 in Boba LT tick. Completely ruins the switch. by showxdoat369

I just bought the switches after hearing a sound test and lubed them like normal switches. I never knew there was a "gazzew way". If I knew there was a ridiculous method or extra steps required to "properly" lube the switches I wouldn't have bought them.

showxdoat369 OP t1_j8yz19b wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:24 PM

Reply to comment by TBrownie18 in Boba LT tick. Completely ruins the switch. by showxdoat369

I'm seeing people say it's because I lubed them. I don't have any stock ones left because I'm using a 67% keyboard and I just lubed all 70. I was under the assumption that paying 65 cent a switch would give you a high quality switch that would be very nice lubed. Apparently you get a switch that has a very obnoxious noise when you lube them. I'm probably going to just bin these switches and never buy them again tbh. Currently looking at the cream sodas from gateron as I've literally never had a single issue with gateron switches.

showxdoat369 OP t1_j8yyqjk wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Reply to comment by Svindel69 in Boba LT tick. Completely ruins the switch. by showxdoat369

According to what I've seen it's because of the lube. Imagine paying over half a dollar per switch and not being able to lube them. Absolutely unacceptable at this price point.

BoobsMcGeek OP t1_j8yxtvb wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Reply to comment by Kirball904 in My father was an author. This was his keyboard when he died. I don't understand it, this keyboard really stinks. by BoobsMcGeek

I agree I love the aesthetic, but with maybe a few multi-function knobs, usb3c, Some clicky blue switches. I'd buy it!

weedcoke90 t1_j8yxr81 wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:14 PM

Reply to comment by Brvadent in Encountered a fellow enthusiast today by mongrelxmutt

Related to custom mechs :)

rulz-ro OP t1_j8yxmzd wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Reply to comment by redkeeb in GMK Sixes alphas, GMK Nines mods, Adélie, cat tail by rulz-ro

Yup

Edit: I mean potato tray but yes, the older kind

redkeeb t1_j8yxjjq wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Reply to GMK Sixes alphas, GMK Nines mods, Adélie, cat tail by rulz-ro

Did the GMK Nines comes in the older, larger plastic GMK tray?

BoobsMcGeek OP t1_j8yxfub wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:12 PM

Reply to comment by boyishly_ in My father was an author. This was his keyboard when he died. I don't understand it, this keyboard really stinks. by BoobsMcGeek

You are probably right. My dad had used some ibm model m style keyboards in the past. The first computer I remember him using was a Compaq Portable.

BoobsMcGeek OP t1_j8ywnkg wrote on February 17, 2023 at 11:06 PM

Reply to comment by Black_Phoenix_JP in My father was an author. This was his keyboard when he died. I don't understand it, this keyboard really stinks. by BoobsMcGeek

LOL Chyrosran even said, "It's like typing in quicksand or mud."

rulz-ro OP t1_j8yvmql wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Reply to comment by Kuj000 in GMK Sixes alphas, GMK Nines mods, Adélie, cat tail by rulz-ro

TY! 🙏

iridyon t1_j8yvavz wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Reply to My first keyboard that isn’t a “gamer” brand. I plan on switching out the key caps and getting a better wrist rest by Shoto48

Did the keycaps come with it? I like that yellow/orange color a lot!

rulz-ro OP t1_j8yv96l wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Reply to comment by SXLightning in GMK Sixes alphas, GMK Nines mods, Adélie, cat tail by rulz-ro

Printed by u/cosmin_c, his design.

SXLightning t1_j8yut00 wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:53 PM

Reply to GMK Sixes alphas, GMK Nines mods, Adélie, cat tail by rulz-ro

Whats the keyboard stand?

Pointy130 t1_j8yreie wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Reply to comment by mongrelxmutt in Encountered a fellow enthusiast today by mongrelxmutt

Mazda3 is a hatchback, Crosstrek is just a lifted Impreza hatchback

Svindel69 t1_j8yqtpu wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Reply to Boba LT tick. Completely ruins the switch. by showxdoat369

Switch ticking is the least talked about problem in keyboards, however it is one of the worst ones to have imo.

I find all uhmwpe blends to have it, but even some switches that are nylon/pc does it. Pretty sure it comes down to the tolerance

TBrownie18 t1_j8yp54e wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Reply to comment by momowithgun in Boba LT tick. Completely ruins the switch. by showxdoat369

Weird. I’ve lubed hundreds of boba u4ts with that method and never had issues. I wonder if you just received a crappy batch. Any chance you still have 1 or 2 untouched and unlubed that tick? You might be able to convince the vendor you ordered from for a refund or replacement

momowithgun t1_j8ynpyh wrote on February 17, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Reply to comment by TBrownie18 in Boba LT tick. Completely ruins the switch. by showxdoat369

I did the Gazzew way once and it literally broke the leaf. So I’m never doing that again lol

The_Purple_Bat t1_j8ylz5s wrote on February 17, 2023 at 9:50 PM

Reply to my cereal :D by kaythethrowaway

It's really beautiful!!

TBrownie18 t1_j8ylgun wrote on February 17, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Reply to comment by TBrownie18 in Boba LT tick. Completely ruins the switch. by showxdoat369

The gazzew way is when you press the stem all the way down before closing the top housing

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