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r/MechanicalKeyboards•
ejsrocket

What if they made a keyboard where the backing plate was like... shag rug?

I mean think about it. All that really matters is the activation point of the switch. You aren't technically supposed to bottom out, and when you do it's all clickity clackity loudness! Why not just put down some carpet under the switches! It would solve the loudness problem and I mean... really, who DOESN'T like the soft sexy feel of shag running through your fingers? It would be so amazing! That's literally the only thing keeping me from joining the ranks of you loudass typists. There isn't a shag rug cherry mx brown keyboard waiting for me out there. Someone needs to make this happen, because honestly I can't fit carpet under my nipple-membrane keyboard at work. Not enough space under the keys. Someone help me out dammit.

EDIT: http://www.i.imgur.com/8IFelfT.jpg

Posted Mar 13, 2014, 2:23 PM UTC · edited

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MsYutaiCM QF XTx2•

Try putting a towel underneath the keyboard, it dampens the sound a bit. Otherwise your best bet are o-rings! Also r/highdeas ;)

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KWiP1123Ducky Shine 3 TKL + Keycool 22•

por que no los dos?

Seriously though, I'm typing this on a mechanical keyboard right now at my absurdly quiet office and I haven't had any complaints. Cherry MX brown + O-Rings + folded up cloth under the keyboard.

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I use a big soft mousepad under mine, makes a world of difference.

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dhicock•

How high are you right meow?

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ejsrocketOP•

Can't be high it's WORKTIME

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LogicNotAvailable•

Vague but interesting

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GoingIntoOverdriveRoccat Ryos TKL Pro•

Alternatively, use a felt backing and inlay to cover the space where the keys would hit the bottom :) I think it would look pretty slick if done right. You could get a nice black finish with a purple sheen on it that reflects the backlighting!

Might just do this ...

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tgujay•

Keys don't hit the plate or PCB though...

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Jonas223XCMX Blue QFR w/ PBT caps•

I thought that the whole appeal of Mechanical Keyboards are that they get rid of that "mushy" feel of rubber domes. Why would you want to get that mushy feel back again? lmao

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BBZ_oppsy•

Mmmmm, cheese carpet.

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ejsrocketOP•

I started wretching as I read that

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k3rnel•

If I can't hear it, I don't want it.

I have had people at work come to me and complain that they couldn't talk on the phone because of the noise. I politely told her to fuck off.

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WestKnight3Majestouch 2, Planck, QFR•

I find this pretty disrespectful. If people are coming to you and complaining then you can be pretty damn sure that they're complaining about you to each other behind your back. You sound like your the guy at the office that everyone hates. Best of luck to you advancing in your career when your colleagues don't like you.

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k3rnel•

I didn't literally tell her to fuck off. This particular woman was upset because my team moved into the corner of the building where she works, and previously she had the quietest most remote corner of the building. I wasn't typing with the Finger of Hercules.

I was just typing a rather lengthy email and she didn't like the clicking. I get along well with everyone I've ever dealt with at work. It's just that this particular person was making it a point to call me out in front of some people who could make us move.

Coincidentally, she is one of the people who suggested that we move to a more modern open-style office with short cubicles to "increase communication and sharing of ideas." As it turns out, all this design has done is lead to more distractions, pop-ins, and eavesdropping.

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HandShoesPoker 2, Das, QFS, Pure Pro•

Dang everyone STAND BACK THIS GUY JUST DON'T GIVE A FUCK.

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k3rnel•

I was mainly being silly. I didn't actually tell her to fuck off.

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