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# the Stabilizer Problem

**[Lobsters](https://daily.dev/sources/lobsters)** · 30 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Stabilizers in keyboards have been a long-standing problem due to their unpleasant sound. Hobbyist modders spend time lubricating and tuning stabilizers to eliminate rattle. However, a new design called the Norbauer-type stabilizer promises a solution to this issue by using compliant mechanisms and pin joints to achieve a tighter fit and eliminate noise.

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