Keyboard buttons should be pressed hardly

[dkryder]

it probably is a shortage of panels that can fit the cost requirements. but that raises the question of if it was only software then there was a shortage of panels from the start. and not a shortage due to some panels being rejected for quality concerns. for if it was only software then there had to be enough panels lined up to meet initial expectations of orders and would not have required cancelling production so soon after it began.

[zer0sig]

I have been a bit annoyed by this keyboard, but to be honest, it's not all bad. I will say this for it:

1. The keyboard actually looks and feels like something higher quality - pretty close to my HP Elitebook. Too bad it has these responsiveness issues.
2. If you get used to typing with a steady, deliberate hand with direct keypresses you will likely do well with almost any other keyboard. Technically, getting used to this keyboard might improve one's typing form.

[Marauder]

 we are looking at replacing the keyboard module type which will correct this problem;

But only on a new version, right? Those who have the Pinebook now will continue to have the same keyboard module.

The jury is still out on that...  they may make the bottom case top bezel available to the field to replace the bad modules.
No promises.

I must admit, the keyboard is a big reason why I don't use my PineBook more than I do. I would love to have the option to swap it out for a better one.

[combs]

Mine is pretty bad. The spacebar requires a dead-on aim and the left modifier keys don't really work.

It has the "menu button" (what does that do, by the way.) so I'm guessing this is the "ARM module." Can the x86 keyboard modules be obtained somehow? Aliexpress?


Have any of you tried removing keycaps? Is that reversible? Wondering if I can add a little shim or something to make the contacts get pressed harder.