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<div>Originally Posted by <strong>Khaotik55</strong> <a href="showthread.php?s=92c472ab6416178eb1b53b0d775857c3&p=11538216#post11538216"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="http://static.overclock.net//img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a></div>

<div style="font-style:italic;">I have a Logitech G15 and it takes just over 70g. (Probably 71-72g) to depress a key. This keyboard is a year old and with HEAVY use.<br><br>

I assumed nickels were exactly 5g and tested it that way, by stacking 14 nickels on top of various keys.<br><br><span style="color:#0000FF;">I would like others to see how many nickels they can stack on their keyboards</span> (preferably your mechanical keyboards!) so I can get an idea of what weight is required to press them down.<br><br>

Yes I know the required weight is listed in the "Mechanical Keyboard Guide", however I want real-world tests with people messing with nickels. <span style="color:#0000FF;">Tell me what switch type you have and how many nickels it took to depress it!</span><br><br><span style="color:#0000FF;">Not being prejudice against other membrane users either, post also.</span> <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"></div>

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nickels are 5g each, not approximately. and yes, most mechanical keyboards take in between 45 and 70 g to press da button.<br>

as for the rubber membrane kbs idk how much they take.<br><br>

my control key became pressed with 7 quarters, 2 nickels, and 2 golden dollar coins. logitech scissor switch.<br><br>

7(5) + 2(5.67) + 2(8.61) = 63.56g, but its possible I could have done it with less weight and different coin combo.