*Oct 30th, 2024 EDIT/ADDENDUM* - Just wanted to put out a little addendum to my previous statement and say that I actually don't think the MX2A browns are responsible for cracking the stems of my GMK Burgundy, I believe its something wrong with this specific set itself. I have mounted the caps onto other switches like Gateron red inks and the cracking is still happening. I have never experienced this with any other GMK set and I have no idea why this is happening, its like the stems are just extra brittle on this specific set of burg. Maybe the caps were constantly exposed to sunlight causing the plastic to become brittle? I have no idea. The MX2As were unfortunately the first switches to make this problem super obvious to me. Just wanted to clear the MX2A's name and walk back on my previous statement, sorry for any confusion or misinformation.
I'm so sorry to read about what happened to your keycaps, man. :( I'll pay special attention to them now and be wary of putting them on. I feel fortunate that I haven't run into the issue. I prefer MX2A over HG, but it's all preference at the end of the day. The stem-cracking issue can't be ignored, though. 😥
its all good dude, thankfully I didn't pay crazy aftermarket prices on the base kit for burgundy so I'm not thattt upset but still sucks. I honestly would've liked them so much more if I wasn't scared to use them bcs of the stem cracking issue. I have a board that I plan to put them into now that they're trimmed and I'm sure I'll like them more then
yeah that’s what i’m thinking as well I haven’t had any problems with it using hineybeige as well. some older GMK molds just don’t seem to be able to accommodate the stem thickness
yeah man its so weird I might just be super unlucky maybe its my batch of mx2as or even the gmk molds for burgundy used for at the time I really have no idea
yea mx clears/purples are the most known for cracking keycaps, but in this case it was the mx2a browns that cracked mine, which I'm probably just really unlucky to experience cause I haven't seen anybody else have the same problem. im not sure if mx1a means hyperglides, but the mx2as in comparision are smoother and quieter than regular hyperglide switches. I can't really make a comparision to mx purples cause they're totally different switches (way bigger tactile bump and spring weight) but if we're comparing chances of cracking keycaps, the mx clear/purple actually has small nubs that make the keycap hard to remove vs the mx2a stem I've noticed being a lot thicker on the X-axis where in the cracked keycap photos is exactly where the stems cracked.
wts: gmk burgundy $2000 barely used, excellent condition, stems definitely arent cracked (SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY) hyperglide just so much more reliable never any headaches or worries
Wow, glad that I haven't used my mx2as with gmk, only kkb and dcs so far and no cracking, though dcs in my experience has the capacity to stretch more than gmk. Sad that it happened to you, but thank you for the psa.
*Oct 30th, 2024 EDIT/ADDENDUM* - Just wanted to put out a little addendum to my previous statement and say that I actually don't think the MX2A browns are responsible for cracking the stems of my GMK Burgundy, I believe its something wrong with this specific set itself. I have mounted the caps onto other switches like Gateron red inks and the cracking is still happening. I have never experienced this with any other GMK set and I have no idea why this is happening, its like the stems are just extra brittle on this specific set of burg. Maybe the caps were constantly exposed to sunlight causing the plastic to become brittle? I have no idea. The MX2As were unfortunately the first switches to make this problem super obvious to me. Just wanted to clear the MX2A's name and walk back on my previous statement, sorry for any confusion or misinformation.
F in the chat for the keyset. :(
Thank you for your keycaps sacrifice. I had no idea MX2A would do that to GMK keycaps. I think I'll stick to hyperglides for now
as much as smoother as they are compared to hyperglides, its not worth the trade off for me I kinda like the scratchiness of regular hgs too
geon stem trimmer saving keycap and money❤
I'm so sorry to read about what happened to your keycaps, man. :( I'll pay special attention to them now and be wary of putting them on. I feel fortunate that I haven't run into the issue. I prefer MX2A over HG, but it's all preference at the end of the day. The stem-cracking issue can't be ignored, though. 😥
its all good dude, thankfully I didn't pay crazy aftermarket prices on the base kit for burgundy so I'm not thattt upset but still sucks. I honestly would've liked them so much more if I wasn't scared to use them bcs of the stem cracking issue. I have a board that I plan to put them into now that they're trimmed and I'm sure I'll like them more then
must be with old GMK sets only...haven't had issues with recent sets (e.g., striker or classic beige)
yeah that’s what i’m thinking as well I haven’t had any problems with it using hineybeige as well. some older GMK molds just don’t seem to be able to accommodate the stem thickness
I didnt have any issues using my 2017 gmk red honey with mx2a browns, super weird.
Sorry to hear about what happened to your caps.
yeah man its so weird I might just be super unlucky maybe its my batch of mx2as or even the gmk molds for burgundy used for at the time I really have no idea
:/ sucks either way man. Sorry again :(
I thought it was just mx purple that can crack keycaps:) how is it compared to mx1a or the mx purple?
yea mx clears/purples are the most known for cracking keycaps, but in this case it was the mx2a browns that cracked mine, which I'm probably just really unlucky to experience cause I haven't seen anybody else have the same problem.
im not sure if mx1a means hyperglides, but the mx2as in comparision are smoother and quieter than regular hyperglide switches.
I can't really make a comparision to mx purples cause they're totally different switches (way bigger tactile bump and spring weight) but if we're comparing chances of cracking keycaps, the mx clear/purple actually has small nubs that make the keycap hard to remove vs the mx2a stem I've noticed being a lot thicker on the X-axis where in the cracked keycap photos is exactly where the stems cracked.
w, feel sorry for you gmk keyset.
burgundy noooo
screw mx2a (and even vintage tbh) cherry, hyperglide the goat
wts: gmk burgundy $2000 barely used, excellent condition, stems definitely arent cracked (SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY)
hyperglide just so much more reliable never any headaches or worries
👀👍!
no not the burgundy set ( ཀ ʖ̯ ཀ)
rest in pieces gmk burgundy bottom row mods
Wow, glad that I haven't used my mx2as with gmk, only kkb and dcs so far and no cracking, though dcs in my experience has the capacity to stretch more than gmk. Sad that it happened to you, but thank you for the psa.
yeah its super weird I've been looking around to see if anybody else has experienced cracking but it seems like I might be a one off case