DUROCK V2 Screw-In Stabilisers PCB Mounted 6.25u for Mechanical Jeyboards (Clear)

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Finally, the Holee mod, which is likely the fiddliest mod of them all. The Holee mod involves inserting a thin sliver of fabric band-aid into your stabilizer stems. This eliminates stabilizer rattle by ensuring the stabilizer wire fits more tightly inside the stems. It’s hard to explain in text, so watch the video above to learn how to perform this mod. Closing Thoughts There is a lot of tribal knowledge in the mechanical keyboard community about stabilizers that everyone assumes you know already, so we hope this post laid out the information for you in a clear and easy-to-read format. You can remove these stabilizers by first removing the switch, then pressing on a small plastic tab on the stabilizer, while simultaneously lifting up on the stabilizer. Screw-In Stabilizers Cherry style stabilizers are the most common stabilizers out there. They are the preferred stabilizer type as they are easy to mod and have a lot of different options when it comes to mounting styles, colors, and material types. The 6.25u size is what you’ll need for a standard spacebar, unless you have a non-standard keyboard layout, in which case you’ll need the 7u size. For the most part you can ignore the 7u size, unless you have a custom keyboard.

Buying stabilizers isn’t too complicated, especially now that Cherry-style stabilizers are the norm. However, there are still a few features and compatibility issues you should be aware of. So let’s review them here to ensure you get the right stabs for your keyboard. Screw-In vs. Snap-In vs. Plate Mount Stabilizers The PCB also tends to vibrate less than the metal plate, which makes it a better mounting location for the stabilizer. We highly recommend the screw-in stabilizer type if you plan on building a keyboard. Snap-In Stabilizers The ZealPC stabilizers are offered only in the screw-mount style, with a custom nut design to prevent stripping the threads. There are three different mounting styles for Cherry style stabilizers, they can attach differently and are compatible on certain keyboards. Plate-mounted stabilizers attach to the metal plate, while the other two attaches to the PCB (printed circuit board).Costar stabilizers are great if you want to install them and forget about em. No modding required, pretty good performance, and are affordable to replace. However, not the best if you enjoy tinkering with your keyboard and swapping out your keycaps regularly.

However, some keyboards will have the right plate cut-outs and PCB stabilizer mounting holes. If yours does, you should be able to go with either screw-in or plate-mount stabilizers, depending on your preferences. Stabilizer ModsFor the smaller layouts, the stabilizers required can vary based on the layout of the keyboard, so there is no exact amount. A Closer Look at Cherry Style Stabilizers Since snap-in stabilizers mount to the PCB, they tend to vibrate less than plate-mounted, which makes them a better option. The only downside is they are much less common than plate-mounted, and they are typically only found on custom keyboards. The V2 revisions of these stabilisers include a new wire hook, to help prevent wire popping during operational use and maintenance. After these modifications, the stabilizers will feel much better and the difference will be night and day. I recommend everyone with the time and patience to try this mod out.

The set comes with all the necessary components, including two housing units, a gold-plated steel wire, and two washers. With options in 2U, 6.25U, and 7U, these stabilisers are an ideal match for every keyboard size.There isn’t a good way to modify these stabilizers to improve them, although you could apply a small amount of lubricant to reduce the sound and rattle noises. All of the other larger keys on your keyboard (that aren’t the spacebar) will require a 2u stabilizer. In addition, the screw-in stabilizers remain in place when taking off the key caps, unlike the snap-in style which tend to dislodge. Each key will have one stabilizer bar, two inserts, and two housings. The stabilizer bar keeps both sides of the key from tilting when typing. The stabilizer bars come in several different sizes based on which key it is for, but we’ll get into that later. Different Mounting Styles for Cherry Stabilizers

We also recommend taking the time to mod your stabilizers to improve them even more. A little bit of lubricant and band-aids goes a long way. Screw-in stabilizers mount directly into the PCB and are attached with screws. This mounting style is considered the best because the stabilizers are much more secure and will vibrate less.Screw-in stabilizers are typically only found on custom-made keyboards and not on pre-built keyboards, which makes them less common, but highly sought after. The band aid modification includes applying band-aids where the stabilizer insert hits the PCB to dampen the sound and create a much nicer acoustic. Costar stabilizers are a less common stabilizer type, as they are primarily only found on older keyboards, although some newer keyboards may have them.