19th Dec 2019
TADA68 Stock Stabilizers Tuning
Objective: Stabilizers clipped and lubed, and added anti-slip mat under PCB.
For this project, switches on the stabilizers will be desoldered to remove stablizers from the position. Small modding project that slight improve stabilizers typing feel.
Stock TADA68 PCB view. Lots of yellowish flux residue from the manufacturer. Over long time, the residue will act as corrosive agent and leave permanent marking on the pcb.
Switches and LEDs on stabilizers desoldered and removed both stabilizers for next step.
Stabilizers clipped and lubed the stabilizers' inner wall and inserts with Krytox GPL 205g0.
Stabilizers installed and switches soldered back to the position. The PCB then cleaned with 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol to remove flux residue on the PCB.
Close view of the PCB after cleaning, no more yellowish residues.
Install anti-slip mat on the case.
Assembled the keyboard and ship it back to customer.