I read a lot of people are having trouble with the scroll wheel when using the basilisk v3 and even other Razer mice. I experienced both the “jittering scroll wheel” and “stuck in tactile (or freespin) mode” issues but luckily I was able to fix both completely. At first I checked if it was a software issue, reinstalled everything (only issue i have is in the device manager i checked the “remove driver” button and now i lost it completely, it isn’t reinstalling...) however the basilisk was still working fine, and in the software now reinstalled and updated, I saw that the button was actually triggering the switch between free and tactile mode. So it wasn’t a software issue. I screwed open my basilisk v3, and gently rotated the switching mechanism (the two gears next to the scrolling wheel) with a screwdriver. there was a tiny piece of dust in there, that was blocking some tooth of one of the gears. I took it out with a needle, and cleaned the mechanism a bit more with compressed air. After that plugged in the USB and everything worked again.
Conclusion: I think Razer shot themselves in the foot by making a mechanism that is actually working quite well, but is really really sensitive to dust, even in small amounts. therefore lots of people who buy an expensive mouse get trouble with it later and are getting mad at Razer. I think the functionality and look of the basilisk are awesome, and now I know I just have to clean it once in a while. The only frustrating thing is the stickers/spacers at the bottom are now quite damaged (because i had to take them off several times to get to the screws.) I really wish razer would sell them separately so I can order some new ones. Also i REALLY hope they will improve the mechanism in the future, and don’t put the screws UNDERNEATH the DAMNED STICKERS. also,
Does anyone please have a driver install file for the Basilisk V3?
even though it still seems to be working fine without it, I really want to keep my basilisk complete.