Do you really NEED the stand off screws?

[turbid eagle]

I bought the KY60 case off Amazon and it didn't include any stand-off screws, only regular screws. Do I really need stand-off screws or can I use something else like regular screws or protection stickers that are included in the Wooting 60he V2 module.

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[marble fossil]

Required screws and poron sandwich pad for tray mount are included with the 60HE v2.
Try friction fitting first. If that case isn't compatible with the v2 friction fit pad, then screw the module into the case using included pad and screws.

[turbid eagle]

If I do need them, could you tell me where to find them?

[turbid eagle]

its just regular screws, not stand-off screws, is that okay?

[marble fossil]

You see those screws on the top right? You use them to screw the module in the case.

[turbid eagle]

but the stand off screws for the case? like the gold ones

I know i need to screw the keyboard in but there are gold ones in videos that are called stand off screws

or can i just use the silicone protection stickers they give me in the pack

because they say I need a brass stand off for the hole near the space bar

[tiny patrol]

you need to post photos of what you mean. We can't tell what you're describing without it because none of us own the ky60 case

if you're friction fitting you don't need to use any screws typically. You should use the protection stickers and potentially grab some standoff covers to be safe if they didn't provide those (https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-standoff-silicone-cover)

[distant orchid]

At least one screw should always be installed in aftermarket cases not specifically built with the V2 in mind, for grounding.

[turbid eagle]

i mean the one stand off screw that should be installed. There wasn't one included in the keyboard I bought.

Do I buy one off amazon if there wasnt a screw included?

[turbid eagle]

could you tell me if you really need that and why?

[tiny patrol]

If you bought the module there should be a small plastic bag that has tray mount screws.

Whether you choose to do it is up to you - it’s recommended for grounding and something we do with our newer keyboards for the 0.1% chance of a static shock through the pcb shocking something and breaking the keyboard, but we are aware that most other brands don’t do this and the chance is very low. Just be aware it’s not covered under warranty if anything does happen.

[turbid eagle]

Every time you turn it on? Or just once?

[tiny patrol]

It’s just in general. Kind of like how some computer makers wear static shock wristbands to ground when building computers and some don’t worry about it

[turbid eagle]

Alright. Thank you so much

[turbid eagle]

I meant these types of screws, do you need them in the keyboard case in the hole near the space bar in the case?

[tiny patrol]

Those are for screwing in so no you don’t use those unless you need to screw something in

Your v2 module has built in standoffs now too, if you see the plastic grey bumper things on the bottom of your pcb

[turbid eagle]

OHHHHH thank you so much!

[tiny patrol]

Is your case sitting correctly at the bottom of the case in friction fit without anything poking into the pcb?

As long as nothing is weirdly poking into your pcb then you should be good.

[turbid eagle]

Im not using friction fit, it's the screws

[tiny patrol]

oh if you're not friction fitting then you screw those 4 into the 4 tray mount locations

but you need to swap the internal layer of your module then

[turbid eagle]

the four brass screws>

[turbid eagle]

I switched it to the poron

I need to screw in the screws right>

[tiny patrol]

okay yeah then you just screw in the 4 gold bits in the 4 locations to match the standoffs

then the 4 tray mount screws into them through the pcb holes

[turbid eagle]

The thing is the case didn't come with stand offs. Do I need to buy some then?

[tiny patrol]

?

[turbid eagle]

It didn't come with the gold bits

[tiny patrol]

are there not 4 holes to screw in?

[turbid eagle]

these

[tiny patrol]

yeah but what does the case come with

[turbid eagle]

there are

only regular screws

like philips head screws

[tiny patrol]

you already have the standoffs poking out don't you?

if you do then you don't need the golden screws

the golden screws are standoffs

[turbid eagle]

yeah

[tiny patrol]

i think your cloned holy doesn't even have removable standoffs

[turbid eagle]

Do I need to buy them?

[tiny patrol]

no

you have standoffs already

the gold things are standoffs

you don't need more standoffs

[turbid eagle]

the picture was from amazon

should i send you a picture of the cloned holy?

[tiny patrol]

you should just post a photo here yes, but i assume it already has standoffs

and you don't need to do anything other than just screw it in

did you buy the standoff covers?

[turbid eagle]

I didn't buy the silicone covers yet. I have the 10 protection stickers included in the module pack

[tiny patrol]

then put the stickers over the standoffs you aren't using

the danger with 3rd party cases like this is basically they have extra random standoffs in the middle that poke into pcb and break your keyboard

it's why we don't guarantee compatibility with all of these random clone 3rd party cases that are cheaply made

[tiny patrol]

are those standoffs able to be screwed off or are they attached permanently

[turbid eagle]

attached

[tiny patrol]

okay then just make sure the extra ones in the middle are not poking anything important in your pcb

since the case is see through you should be able to see

[turbid eagle]

I dont need the gold stand off screws or I need them?

[tiny patrol]

no

those don't do anything for you

[turbid eagle]

alright

so put the protection stickers on all the stand offs that are pre installed?

[tiny patrol]

i have no idea what the protection stickers are honestly

[turbid eagle]

oh alr

[tiny patrol]

you'll need to post photos of everything you're describing

a lot of these things aren't standard because you bought a clone case

[turbid eagle]

it says the module includes : 10x silicone stand-off protection stickers

[tiny patrol]

photos please

i assume they're just little pads or something but i'm just assuming because we don't own this case

doesn't this case have an instruction video or something?

The bottom line is all we can do is say you should watch out and make sure the extra standoffs aren't poking into your pcb and breaking something

that's how keyboards break. If they aren't hitting or rubbing something then you're usually good

[turbid eagle]

alright

these

[tiny patrol]

i assume they just go over all the standoffs