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

Product Information

Snap-in stabilizers are another PCB mounted stabilizer type. They are better than plate-mounted, but not quite as effective as screw-in stabilizers. 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. Now that we’ve gone over the three main stabilizer types, let’s take a closer look at the Cherry style stabilizers as they are the most common and the go-to stabilizer if you’re building a keyboard.

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.Kits include 4 x 2u Stabilisers, as well as 1 x 6.25u Stabiliser and 1 x 7u Stabiliser wire and required screws and washers. This new kit includes both spacebar wires required. 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).

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 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. If you are willing to put a little extra work in, your Cherry stabilizers can benefit from some custom modifications, the most common being band aid, clip, and lube. Cherry stabilizers are made up of three main components, the stabilizer bar, insert, and housing. These three components work together to keep the larger keys stable and reduce rattle.

There are a few different stabilizer types out there, Cherry style, Costar, and Optical. They are each significantly different, so we’ll explain what makes them unique. Cherry Style Stabilizers It may seem like a lot of work, but it’s not that bad. Just be sure to do it before you assemble the stabilizers, as it can be a pain lubing stabs that are already in place. Also, note you’ll have to dismantle your keyboard and unclip these from behind the PCB to remove them, unlike screw-in or plate-mount stabilizers. If you ask any of the mechanical keyboard builders in the industry, enthusiasts and specialists alike, one of the most important—if not the most important—modification you can do to your mechanical keyboard is the use of well tuned and lubricated, quality stabilizers.

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 Mods As mentioned before, snap-in stabilizers can pop out the PCB when trying to remove the keycaps, where screw-in stabilizers do not have this problem. Different Brands that Make Cherry Style Stabilizers GMK is mainly known for their high-end keycaps, but they also produce genuine Cherry style stabilizers. This means they actually hold the tooling to make the “proper” Cherry stabilizers. If you have a keyboard with Cherry stabilizers, most likely they were produced by GMK. Costar stabilizers are a less common stabilizer type, as they are primarily only found on older keyboards, although some newer keyboards may have them.

The Overall Verdict and Recommendations

The ZealPC stabilizers are offered only in the screw-mount style, with a custom nut design to prevent stripping the threads. Costar stabilizers: they’re rather old, and only found in vintage mechanical keyboards or newer, very few in between keyboards that no-one wants you to go all DIY on. Costar stabilizers are hard to handle, tune, and install—rumor has it they rattle worse than a snake. In addition, the screw-in stabilizers remain in place when taking off the key caps, unlike the snap-in style which tend to dislodge. 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.

The band-aid mod requires you to place a small strip of band-aid on the PCB beneath the stabilizer housings. This dampens the stabilizers and gives them a more solid feeling when you bottom out a key. It’s slightly fiddly, but you may as well do it before you install your stabs. Gold-plated wire. All stabs come with accompanying screws and washers. Disassembled ready to lube; we recommend Krytox 205g2 or Krytox XHT-BDZ. Optical stabilizers are typically only found on keyboards with optical switches, and have a funky design (such as the Razer Huntsman Mini). They have small clips that insert into the keycap that you snap into the stabilizer bar under the plate of the keyboard. The PCB also tends to vibrate less than the metal plate, which makes it a better mounting location for the stabilizer. Bid farewell to additional clipping with these pre-clipped stabilisers. The screw-in design guarantees a secure fit, saving you precious time and effort, and adding to your keyboard's overall stability.

What Advantages do the Durock V2 Stabilizers Have Over Other Screw-ins?

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. There are a ton of different stabilizers types, styles, sizes, and mods out there, so it can be difficult navigating the world of stabilizers. We’ll go over everything you need to know and give you all the juicy details. 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. In this guide, we’ll be focusing primarily on the Cherry stabilizer type when explaining all of the different options available. It’s possible to get Cherry style stabilizers in screw-in, snap-in, or plate-mounted variations.