Switches

Designed by Bowl Keyboards and Keebscape Gateron L'orange are a new switch produced by Gateron with full travel, rail bottom out. Inspired by french cuisine they have an opaque orange bottom with an orange dyed translucent top. L'Orange have improved factory lubing that was dialed in using multiple prototype tests to ensure there is no overlubing and they are ready to use stock.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Bottom Out Force: 60g
Total Travel: 4mm
Top Housing: PA66
Bottom Housing: PA66 + Fiberglass Blend
Stem Material: POM
Factory Lubrication: Improved Light Lubing
Spring: 20mm Single Stage
Manufacturer: Gateron
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Gateron L'Orange Typing Sounds:

Note: Typing sound videos are for reference and comparison. Actual sound will vary based on your keyboard, plate choice, use of foam, environment etc.

MX2A is the newest line of switches produced by Cherry. The MX2A line focuses on consistency, smoother typing feel and the classic sound profile enthusiasts have come to love from the cherry lineup. MX2A Blacks are the newest in the classic Cherry MX Black lineup which is well known for it's signature scratch.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Actuation Force: 60g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: POM 
Factory Lubrication: No
Spring: 15mm 
Manufacturer: Cherry
Available in: 10 pack (.35/switch) or 450 pack (.30/switch)

Gateron Lanes are a reimagined tactile switch that use a custom designed housing to utilize a click leaf mechanism without producing a loud click noise. The tactility feeling is different than most "standard" MX tactile switches as the leaf produces the feeling instead of the legs of the stem. They are often compared to something like an Alps orange switch.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Tactile/Semi Silent Clicky
Actuation Force: 60g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Polycarbonate
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: POM 
Factory Lubrication: Light Lubing
Spring: 15mm 
Manufacturer: Gateron
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

MX2A is the newest line of switches produced by Cherry. The MX2A line focuses on consistency, smoother typing feel and the classic sound profile enthusiasts have come to love from the cherry lineup. MX2A Browns are a benchmark for light tactile switches and are well known for their signature scratch feel and balanced sound signature.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Light Tactile
Actuation Force: 55g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: POM 
Factory Lubrication: No
Spring: 15mm 
Manufacturer: Cherry
Available in: 10 pack (.35/switch) or 450 pack (.30/switch)

Please note: These switches are unlubricated from factory. However, some residue is noticeable on the legs of the stem. This does not affect the performance of the switch or alter the push feel, but it should be noted. This is easily removed through standard switch modification if you prefer, but we didn't notice a difference in testing

Onyx switches are the newest collaboration switch between Swagkeys and Gateron. They are full travel linears that utilize the custom designed molds that have silicone inserts in the bottom housing that act as switch films to improve the sound and feel of the switch. It is similar to the previous SW x Gateron Deeping switch with improved factory lubing and a new stem material that produces a different sound signature. Once lubed (either manually or factory lubed) these are smooth linears with a medium weight spring and a nice loud sound profile. They are available in both unlubed and factory lubed options.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Bottom Out Force: 55g
Total Travel: 4mm
Top Housing: Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: UMPWPE (12.75mm)
Factory Lubrication: None
Spring: 19.5mm Single Stage
Manufacturer: Gateron
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Lubed Onyx Typing Sounds:

Unlubed Onyx Typing Sounds:

Note: Typing sound videos are for reference and comparison. Actual sound will vary based on your keyboard, plate choice, use of foam, environment etc.

Stub stems are produced by a community member with BSUN to be a replacement stem. They produce a long pole tactile with a large round bump. A community favorite combination is using Cherry MX2A housings with stub stems. 

Specifications:
Switch Type: Tactile
Stem Length: 13.55mm
Stem Material: POM
Manufacturer: BSUN
1 Quantity = 110 Stems

MX2A is the newest line of switches produced by Cherry. The MX2A line focuses on consistency, smoother typing feel and the classic sound profile enthusiasts have come to love from the cherry lineup. 

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Actuation Force: 63.5g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Milky Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: POM 
Factory Lubrication: No
Spring: 15mm 
Manufacturer: Cherry
Available in: 10 pack (.5/switch) or 450 pack (.45/switch)

Please note: These switches are unlubricated from factory. However, some residue is noticeable on the legs of the stem. This does not affect the performance of the switch or alter the push feel, but it should be noted. This is easily removed through standard switch modification if you prefer, but we didn't notice a difference in testing

SWK Cheddar are the first full 4.0mm travel switch available from SWK. It has a pole bottom with materials that produce a slightly deeper sound than other SWK offerings while not being too muted. The name comes from their yellow/orange stem and bottom housing.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Bottom Out Force: 50g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: POK
Factory Lubrication: Yes
Spring: 20mm Single Stage
Manufacturer: SWK
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Bottom Out Force: 58.5g
Total Travel: 3.8mm
Top Housing: PA66
Bottom Housing: PBT+GF
Stem Material: :U4
Factory Lubrication: Yes
Spring: 18mm Single Stage
Manufacturer: Keygeek
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Firefinch switches are a custom specced switch produced by Cherry in Germany and specc'd by Whiplash! 

From Whiplash!:

"What this switch is:
A new Cherry-made switch that retains all the classic Cherry characteristics
Smooth and consistent right out of the box
A great choice for anyone looking to explore more Cherry offerings
Undeniably cute

What it’s not:
"A hand-modded switch
A radically new typing experience (if you’ve tried modded Cherry, you’ll know what to expect)
A replacement for Cherry switches you already own
A Nixie switch" - Whiplash

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Bottom Out Force: 50g
Total Travel: 4mm
Top Housing: Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: Proprietary Cherry Plastic
Factory Lubrication: Both lubed and unlubed available
Spring: 18mm Single Stage
Manufacturer: Cherry
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Gateron KS-3X47 pro uses Gateron pro molds with improved smoothness and sound from previous revisions. This variant is unlubed allowing people to use them stock or do their own modifications to obtain the sound and feel they like.

Specifations:
Switch Type: Linear
Actuation Force: 50g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Nylon (milky)
Bottom Housing: Nylon (black)
Stem Material: POM (yellow)
Factory Lubrication: No
Spring: 15mm 
Manufacturer: Gateron
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow Unlubed Typing Sounds:

Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Unlubed - Modded typing sounds:

Mods:
Lube: Trybosis 3204
Films: SW Films
Springs: Chewy 60g 

Note: Typing sound videos are for reference and comparison. Actual sound will vary based on your keyboard, plate choice, use of foam, environment etc.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Actuation Force: 35g
Bottom Out Force: 50g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Modified Nylon
Bottom Housing: Modified Nylon
Stem Material: POM 
Factory Lubrication: Light lube on stem legs
Spring: 19mm 
Manufacturer: TTC
Quantity: 1 = 10 switches

Stub stems were a community favorite and now they're available pre-modded assembled in Cherry MX2A housings! These have been spring swapped with 57g 22mm springs that were lubed with Krytox 105 and the stem was lubed with Krytox 205g0. 

Specifications:
Switch Type: Tactile
Bottom Out Force: 57g
Total Travel: 3.4mm
Top Housing: Nylon
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: POM
Factory Lubrication: No, hand modded
Manufacturer: Housing: Cherry, Stem: BSUN
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Actuation Force: 40/50/60g
Total Travel: 3.4mm
Top Housing: PC
Bottom Housing: Nylon
Stem Material: POM 
Factory Lubrication: Yes
Spring: 15mm
Magnetic Flux: Initial: 160Gs Bottom-Out:  720Gs
Manufacturer: GEON
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Gateron KS-3X47 pro uses Gateron pro molds with improved smoothness and sound from previous revisions. This variant is unlubed allowing people to use them stock or do their own modifications to obtain the sound and feel they like.

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Actuation Force: 60g
Total Travel: 4.0mm
Top Housing: Nylon (milky)
Bottom Housing: Nylon (black)
Stem Material: POM (black)
Factory Lubrication: No
Spring: 15mm 
Manufacturer: Gateron
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Bottom Out Force: 45g
Total Travel: 3.4mm
Top Housing: PA12
Bottom Housing: P2
Stem Material: POM
Factory Lubrication: Yes
RT: 0.01
Initial Magnetic Flux: 140 +/- 20Gs
Bottom-out Magnetic Flux: 900 +/- 50Gs
Manufacturer: HMX
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

NOTE THESE ARE FOR HE PCBS NOT MX PCBS

Specifications:
Switch Type: Tactile
Bottom Out Force: 50g
Total Travel: 3.3mm
Top Housing: POK
Bottom Housing: POK
Stem Material: POM
Factory Lubrication: Yes
Spring: 22mm Single Stage
Manufacturer: Huano for Keebzncables
1 Quantity = 10 Switches

Specifications:
Switch Type: Linear
Bottom Out Force: 52g
Total Travel: 3.4mm
Top Housing: POK
Bottom Housing: LY
Stem Material: :LY
Factory Lubrication: Yes
Spring: 22mm Single Stage
Manufacturer: Keynation - subsidy of BSUN
1 Quantity = 10 Switches