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120x Custom Cherry MX Springs (3-Pack)

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120x Custom Cherry MX Springs (3-Pack)

Name: 120x Custom Cherry MX Springs (3-Pack)
Brand: NPKC
SKU: custom-cherry-mx-springs
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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A simple way to find tactile actuation force in a pre-existing set-up, the Custom Cherry MX Springs are easy to install and grant a custom and desirable key feel Read More

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Rocky_Rhodes

Nov 13, 2017

This is a great deal for anyone wanting to experiment with different springs. I just signed up for two orders, getting all six weights.

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earichmond

Nov 11, 2017

Someone told me that to replace springs you would have to solder, but couldn't I just pull the tops off of the switches and put in the new springs(my switches' tops can be easily pulled off)?

fopenplop

101

Nov 11, 2017

earichmondif you already know you're able to open up your switches without desoldering them, you'll be fine. Not all top plates allow this, and in those kinds of keyboards you would have to desolder the switches.

yanfali

1544

Nov 16, 2017

earichmondIf your switches are PCB mounted without a plate holding them in, then yes this is true. If there is a plate, you can only open the switches if there are cut outs on the left and right of the switch. You may also only open gateron or cherry switches this way. Kailh and Outemu switches cannot be opened while soldered to a board. They have a different closing clip from the Gats and Cherry's.
It is possible sometimes to force a switch open accidentally, but you will have a very hard time putting it back in if you have a plate. The only 100% guaranteed way to open a switch on a plate mount is to desolder it from the PCB first.

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Shea

Nov 9, 2017

So what these do is let you change the actuation force of A switch but not the switch style, without having to swap the entire switch?

yanfali

1544

Nov 10, 2017

SheaYes. Though you will need to open the switch, which depending on your keyboard may be hard or easy. These are especially useful if you are building a keyboard from scratch and therefore have all your switches off the board and easy to open.

seaQueue

Nov 9, 2017

I'm not sure how useful this drop is at this price. I can already order similar springs for 0.04$/ea on AliExpress in any quantity I might need.

yanfali

1544

Nov 10, 2017

seaQueueUS vendors are typically in the 10-15 range for 100 springs, so these are reasonable, working out at around 5.55 per hundred springs.

Vloshko

152

Nov 9, 2017

WHERE'S MY 150G SPRING YO?

yanfali

1544

Nov 9, 2017

I think these would sell much better if they were explicitly listed out in bottom out weights as has become the standard everywhere else. It's very hard to compare these spring weights against competing but well known ones for the Sprit style springs that OCo sells for example.
This leads to reluctance as it's difficult to comparison shop.

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yanfali

1544

Nov 10, 2017

What I'm confused about is why it's different for different switch types. I've never seen that before.

ZeroKnight

Nov 11, 2017

yanfaliMy guess would be that they're taking into account the extra force needed to overcome the tactile bump for the clicky switches, I can't think of any other reason why it would be listed that way. Someone by all means correct me if I'm wrong.
I agree though, it is really confusing and it would be nice if things were clearer in the description.

Alex00322

789

Jul 14, 2017

You can get gold plated springs for cheaper than this and shipped in a day. Just not worth it.

FaithForHumans

Jul 16, 2017

Alex00322Where? Keep in mind this is a three pack, it's not for a single set.

yanfali

1544

Nov 9, 2017

Alex00322Good ones are typically 15usd for 100 at OCO. Link please.

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Tameh

128

Jul 14, 2017

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Mattss5o

Jul 13, 2017

Is there a fundamental difference between the linear and the clicky springs?

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Mattss5o

Jul 13, 2017

oh okay, and the second weights listed (on the right) is the bottom out weight correct?

Rob27shred

248

Keyboard Club Member

Jul 14, 2017

Mattss5oYep, 1st weight is what the switch will activate at & the 2nd is the bottom out force!

Zelf

Jul 13, 2017

Hi, I have a keyboard with mx clears but I find them slightly too hard, I prefer the blues strength(but not the sound), which would be the best?

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Zelf

Jul 15, 2017

Oh, that seems perfect. Thanks for the help.

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yanfali

1544

Nov 9, 2017

ZelfI like 65g bottom out springs and a good quality lube like MechLube2. The tactility becomes amazing and the fatigue goes away. Lighter springs in clears have the chance of not being strong enough to return.

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yanfali

If your switches are PCB mounted without a plate holding them in, then yes this is true. If there is a plate, you can only open the switches if there are cut outs on the left and right of the switch. You may also only open gateron or cherry switches this way. Kailh and Outemu switches cannot be opened while soldered to a board. They have a different closing clip from the Gats and Cherry's. It is possible sometimes to force a switch open accidentally, but you will have a very hard time putting it back in if you have a plate. The only 100% guaranteed way to open a switch on a plate mount is to desolder it from the PCB first.

Rocky_Rhodes

This is a great deal for anyone wanting to experiment with different springs. I just signed up for two orders, getting all six weights.

fopenplop

if you already know you're able to open up your switches without desoldering them, you'll be fine. Not all top plates allow this, and in those kinds of keyboards you would have to desolder the switches.