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Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 04 Dec 2020, 17:10
by hellothere
Findecanor wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 13:19
I'm not sure what it was, but I think it could have been a variation of
Siemens STB that had a weird sensation when pressing.
It was scratchy on the way down in a way that resembled getting shocked with electricity, as when touching an electric appliance that isn't plugged into an earthed socket. Disconcerting feeling.
I don't know exactly how it happened, but an acquaintance of mine had a mouse that would randomly shock her. With electricity, to be specific.
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 04 Dec 2020, 18:38
by cakeanalytics
hellothere wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 17:10
Findecanor wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 13:19
I'm not sure what it was, but I think it could have been a variation of
Siemens STB that had a weird sensation when pressing.
It was scratchy on the way down in a way that resembled getting shocked with electricity, as when touching an electric appliance that isn't plugged into an earthed socket. Disconcerting feeling.
I don't know exactly how it happened, but an acquaintance of mine had a mouse that would randomly shock her. With electricity, to be specific.
Sounds like either exposed ground wire or static electricity.
Regular 5V isn't enough to cause a shock.
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 04 Dec 2020, 18:40
by cakeanalytics
TNT wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 15:07Easy task:
And the prick randomly breaks off inside your finger
:shudders
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 04 Dec 2020, 21:12
by Kneeboard
TNT wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 15:07Easy task:
Taking "tactile bump" to the extreme
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 04 Dec 2020, 21:17
by TNT
Kneeboard wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 21:12
TNT wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 15:07Easy task:
Taking "tactile bump" to the extreme
Disinfect after use and don't lend to anyone else
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 04 Dec 2020, 22:26
by Kneeboard
TNT wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 21:17
Kneeboard wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 21:12
TNT wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 15:07Easy task:
Taking "tactile bump" to the extreme
Disinfect after use and don't lend to anyone else
pass it through the entire office
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 00:00
by TNT
Kneeboard wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 22:26
pass it through the entire office
The bad thing about this design is, you won't feel how bad they are after a while since I suppose you will not feel anything in your fingertips after the fifth or sixth keystroke
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 01:12
by Kneeboard
TNT wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 00:00
Kneeboard wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 22:26
pass it through the entire office
The bad thing about this design is, you won't feel how bad they are after a while since I suppose you will not feel anything in your fingertips after the fifth or sixth keystroke
Depending on how fast you type you wouldn't really have much to type with after a couple sentences
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 03:41
by Findecanor
cakeanalytics wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 18:38
hellothere wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 17:10
I don't know exactly how it happened, but an acquaintance of mine had a mouse that would randomly shock her. With electricity, to be specific.
Sounds like either exposed ground wire or static electricity.
Mousepad covered in polyester or something?
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 07:09
by Kneeboard
Findecanor wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 03:41
cakeanalytics wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 18:38
hellothere wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 17:10
I don't know exactly how it happened, but an acquaintance of mine had a mouse that would randomly shock her. With electricity, to be specific.
Sounds like either exposed ground wire or static electricity.
Mousepad covered in polyester or something?
The mousepad is an electric fence
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 16:27
by hellothere
Kneeboard wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 07:09
Findecanor wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 03:41
cakeanalytics wrote: 04 Dec 2020, 18:38
Sounds like either exposed ground wire or static electricity.
I'll vote for static electricity as the answer. I was never shown the bad mouse in question.
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We've been talking too much about the user experience. Let's talk repair. How about switches that are welded, not soldered, in? Someone will probably point out that it's been done and provide pics.
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 18:05
by AgentOrange96
hellothere wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 16:27
We've been talking too much about the user experience. Let's talk repair. How about switches that are welded, not soldered, in? Someone will probably point out that it's been done and provide pics.
InB4 Apple starts doing this in all of their electronics. Spot welding could be feasible, similar to how battery cells get welded in battery packs. I'd add we also need to make sure the switches are plastic-welded shut to make them non-sevicable as well.
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 18:16
by mindgame
Shitsumi Miniature, really impossible to use, little offcenter - and u have no chance to actuate it. So horrible binding, scratchiness and tactility. Good reference design))
Re: How to make the worst switch possible?
Posted: 05 Dec 2020, 20:32
by Kneeboard
mindgame wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 18:16
Shitsumi Miniature, really impossible to use, little offcenter - and u have no chance to actuate it. So horrible binding, scratchiness and tactility. Good reference design))
I've heard that they can be quite good but they have to be in pure pristine condition