@devlinX I know that instead of having a resistor on the Cherry switch itself, they use an LED which serves the same purpose. However, my previous comment was only suggesting getting keyboards from a different "brand" because they have different QC even though they are most likely from the same OEM somewhere in Asia.
@watduzhkstand4 In fairness to Razer the keys are all individually lit unlike most keyboards where I imagine you get a few led's lighring the whole board underneath every key on the Razer is an led.
I've also had this problem since day one, had it for roughly 2 weeks now, just 5 minutes ago yanked the Alt key off and replaced it and so far it seems like a different keyboard, I used to have to check my text every 5 seconds to see lines of non spaced gibberish but now seems all good, still, for the price I expected better, will def reconsider my love of Razer products.
i own the black widow (non ultimate) and the spacebar is very very close to the alt keys it is a wonder they dont touch. i think the problem with the ultimate is the "rubber" surface of the keys which makes them a little bit larger and beacuase of that they touch when pressed.
Had the same problem, just have to run a sharp blade between the space bar and right alt key to remove the smallest amount of material. Was very pissed myself to find this in a $120.00 keyboard but the solution was simple enough.
Another update for me, since I yanked and replaced the effected Alt key the keyboard is fine, odd that it happened in the first place but that was all I had to do, removed the Alt key then replace, voila, perfection, very nice keyboard to type on.
Just bought one yesterday and the number 1 key gets stuck. This keyboard was to replace the horrid Lycosa razer. Should of stuck with my logitech G15 but wanted a mechanical keyboard this time around. Can't even remove the key...odd.
is it just the spacebar catching with the alt keys? Seriously if anyone wants to go with good quality mechanical keyboards and stay away from the tacky lit up keys, go with the Filco boards. I mean what good does it do other than to bother you with the LEDs when you're gaming? Go with the better quality ones and not Razer.
I have the ultimate as soon as they released. this kb rules! This crap happens. TY razer for giving us an affordable mech kb with illumination. My only gripes are make the io (usb hp. mic) on both sides of the key board (not just the left side) so we can use them regardless of the position of our cases. Also the soft engineers should write a soft that the razer mice can TALK with the razer kb. for example I have a death adder black ed. and a BW ultimate and I want to point a key to mouse
True story,same here just update firmware my keyboard died and after 1 hour search on forums i managed to manually activate again and install the latest firmware.I have a package of razer things and i can say with this company it's a win or lose.Unfortunatelly cause the materials they used on their products are quality but the software sucks.
I have a Razer Lycosa. The paint eventually wears off the keys, (RUclips it). I used the product support forum on their site, got myself a trouble ticket more than 2 Months ago. And not a single word in reply. I've contacted them a number of times and not 1 word from them. Their product support is non existent. I imagine the same will happen to your black widows. I hope you have better luck with product support than I have so far......It's a joke. Don't buy Razer!
@devlinX
I know that instead of having a resistor on the Cherry switch itself, they use an LED which serves the same purpose. However, my previous comment was only suggesting getting keyboards from a different "brand" because they have different QC even though they are most likely from the same OEM somewhere in Asia.
@watduzhkstand4
In fairness to Razer the keys are all individually lit unlike most keyboards where I imagine you get a few led's lighring the whole board underneath every key on the Razer is an led.
@PkmnCardCollectorDX I think there so much people that have this problem that Razer should announce a recall on all of these defective keyboards.
I've also had this problem since day one, had it for roughly 2 weeks now, just 5 minutes ago yanked the Alt key off and replaced it and so far it seems like a different keyboard, I used to have to check my text every 5 seconds to see lines of non spaced gibberish but now seems all good, still, for the price I expected better, will def reconsider my love of Razer products.
i own the black widow (non ultimate) and the spacebar is very very close to the alt keys it is a wonder they dont touch.
i think the problem with the ultimate is the "rubber" surface of the keys which makes them a little bit larger and beacuase of that they touch when pressed.
Had the same problem, just have to run a sharp blade between the space bar and right alt key to remove the smallest amount of material. Was very pissed myself to find this in a $120.00 keyboard but the solution was simple enough.
@Calimar777 o nice! I think i will rma this one and if i still get the same issue im going to just do what u did. thanks for the advice!
I just got one, and idk if they changed how they were made, but currently I don't have any problems like that :)
Another update for me, since I yanked and replaced the effected Alt key the keyboard is fine, odd that it happened in the first place but that was all I had to do, removed the Alt key then replace, voila, perfection, very nice keyboard to type on.
@Calimar777 dude can you explain well how you did it ? because i'm from italy and my english is not so good
Just bought one yesterday and the number 1 key gets stuck. This keyboard was to replace the horrid Lycosa razer. Should of stuck with my logitech G15 but wanted a mechanical keyboard this time around. Can't even remove the key...odd.
@weijie63 yes but does it work now or is it still broken ? im having second taughts on buying this -_-
is it just the spacebar catching with the alt keys? Seriously if anyone wants to go with good quality mechanical keyboards and stay away from the tacky lit up keys, go with the Filco boards. I mean what good does it do other than to bother you with the LEDs when you're gaming? Go with the better quality ones and not Razer.
how long have you had it for and how much typing did you do on it?
@bungeegums That explains why they have so much success!..
I have the ultimate as soon as they released. this kb rules! This crap happens. TY razer for giving us an affordable mech kb with illumination. My only gripes are make the io (usb hp. mic) on both sides of the key board (not just the left side) so we can use them regardless of the position of our cases. Also the soft engineers should write a soft that the razer mice can TALK with the razer kb. for example I have a death adder black ed. and a BW ultimate and I want to point a key to mouse
how the hell does that even happen? did you try taking off the key to see what was causing the problem?
Iam glad mine doesnt have a problem like this.
Can't wait till all the keys catch onto your spacebar.
@715th yes it works perfectly now.
well, mine is totally fine. i think they finally fixed the problem, just send it back from where it came.
its 2012 edition that it was blue..
2013 edition is green
i sent mine back cuz of the space bar and got a new one in return.
I've been using my SteelSeries 6GV2 for 6 months with no problems.
Go SteelSeries.
@Michaelmop the reason they are successful is marketing and gimmicks. their product looks goods but its a no no for me..
how do u make ure blackwidow keyboard blue
True story,same here just update firmware my keyboard died and after 1 hour search on forums i managed to manually activate again and install the latest firmware.I have a package of razer things and i can say with this company it's a win or lose.Unfortunatelly cause the materials they used on their products are quality but the software sucks.
Send it back to where u ordered it, they will get you a new.
lol it looks like they keyboard is collapsing
whyCant,I,press,the,goddamn,space,button,and,the,page,up
FREEKIN,KEYBOARD
Dragon :D!
well your not supposed to throw this shit at the wall, i know its mechanical and all but that doesn't make it invincible
just mod your keys a bit
I have a Razer Lycosa. The paint eventually wears off the keys, (RUclips it). I used the product support forum on their site, got myself a trouble ticket more than 2 Months ago. And not a single word in reply. I've contacted them a number of times and not 1 word from them. Their product support is non existent. I imagine the same will happen to your black widows. I hope you have better luck with product support than I have so far......It's a joke. Don't buy Razer!
im kinda hating razer right now, the software is developed by a baby.
maybe you should stop jizzing all over your keyboard and the keys would stop sticking. problem fixed :D
razer is crap. most of their products are defectives and doesnt last longer than cheaper gaming accessories..