Space65 R3 - already dead from ESD! :(Submitted by aleksyandr t3_yuo0ik in MechanicalKeyboards
rcr432p t1_iwahrll wrote
I'm having this same shocking experience as we speak. Is there something to do to fix it?
aleksyandr OP t1_iwahv63 wrote
As far as I know only option is to replace PCB.
rcr432p t1_iwaivay wrote
Sorry, what I meant to say is that the shocking part happened to me, but didn't kill my PCB. Any precautions I can take to avoid this outcome?
cadenya_ t1_iwajugh wrote
You can put a layer of something underneath on the bottom case under the pcb to stop the pcb from touching the metal
LASERman71 t1_iwb11bq wrote
This is pretty irrelevant to this topic. You are talking about preventing unintentional shorting of the PCB in badly designed board - nothing to do with ESD risk.
cadenya_ t1_iwc37qe wrote
….How else do you think they shocked the pcb in the first place? They touched the metal case, which discharged to the pcb. The only way that could have happened was the pcb was touching the case.
LASERman71 t1_iwc730v wrote
Sorry dude, I have no time to teach you basics of electronics but:
Correctly designed keyboard (and frankly any other device in metal case) will have it's PCB ground line firmly connected to the case for multiple reasons (ESD included).
Of course some customs have a flaw when other contacts of the PCB may touch the case and this needs to be prevented but not because of ESD risk but simply just to avoid shorting circuits.
ZulkarnaenRafif t1_iwgtxl5 wrote
... so... basically what the person above said is one of the many to discharge the electricity first?
LASERman71 t1_iwgvunq wrote
I'm not sure what you are trying to say and who you mean by "person above" but if you wish to take extra precautions just touch PC case (assuming it is properly grounded) or elsewhere.
aleksyandr OP t1_iwak4st wrote
Oh, got it. I know that a humidifier inside can help reduce static charge build up. I don't know if some keyboards are more prone to it than others, or if there is something you could do inside to help protect it. I know some PCBs including the one for the Space65 are supposed to have ESD protection. I was using a V2 Odin prior to this one and never had the shock problem.
QWERKey-UK t1_iwape43 wrote
You can touch a heating radiator or water pipe to discharge yourself before you sit at the desk.
sld87 t1_iwb5jeo wrote
Have you tried reflashing the pcb in case your firmware was corrupted?
aleksyandr OP t1_iwcb9gz wrote
No, didn’t think to do that, but not sure how with this board.
carvellwakeman t1_iwdhqhb wrote
I saw some talk on the discord that a major ESD will probably kill the LEDs but the rest of the board should come back by flashing firmware again.
What you can do is download qmk toolbox, and grab the binaries/hex files from the graystudio space65 r3 discord channel. They have instructions there for flashing. If you've never done this before look it up on youtube or feel free to DM me and I'll give you a hand.
https://discord.com/channels/503768726332506133/925889387236065330/1039349180621140070
aleksyandr OP t1_iwf5wdt wrote
Thanks for the link and direction. I was able to flash the firmware but unfortunately it did not work to fix the LEDs or the column that is out. :(
carvellwakeman t1_iwffivz wrote
Oof, sorry to hear that. I hope they'll send you another board. Wish they'd keep a store open and put their stuff up for sale instead of group buys
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