Re: Aluminum Keyboard Shocking Problem

Madwen wrote:


I'll report. And I agree that it'll likely still require some intentional action on my part. I don't get static when I roll my chair around btw. It's only when I shuffle my feet so I guess it's the interaction of my shoes on the so-called anti-static mat. I still just love this keyboard, however. Despite the static problem, I'd still rate this KB easily twice as good as any other KB I've ever used. I've noticed that I can type for much longer periods w/o my hands feeling tired.

If you move your chair away, touch the keyboard, shuffle on the mat, and touch the keyboard again, is there a static discharge?

Upholstery is notorious for causing static. When you shuffle while seated, I wonder if friction with the upholstery is the source of static. Sitting on a slightly damp towel might help; cotton may hold a little moisture a long time. Wiping the upholstery with a soapy washcloth could help because a soap film can dissipate static. If the wheels are not at all conductive and the chair frame is metal, it may help to hang a metal chain from the frame to the mat.
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