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Gateron Switches (120 Pieces)

Gateron Switches (120 Pieces)

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Manufactured with clear casings, Gateron Switches have quickly become one of the most sought after names in the keyboard community. Gateron Switches use copper contact leafs and soft plastic stems, making for an unparalleled, smooth typing experience Read More

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YYRR
34
Jan 12, 2021
Any updates on this ? The estimated shipping date was Dec 14 last year, but the current status is still "Reserved for shipment". Thanks!
static.overdub
571
Sep 28, 2020
My fingers are the only part of me that's staying swole in the pandemic, and I have Gateron Greens to thank.
thinkrtank
14
Sep 28, 2020
Does anyone know if I can I use these with the barebones version of the drop CTRL TKL keyboard? Thank you!
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Fumo
3
Sep 28, 2020
thinkrtankSame question, which ones are compatible with the barebones CTRL? The PCB mount or the plate mount?
Silverductape
0
Sep 30, 2020
FumoYou'll need the plate mount switches for the CTRL
lipidsnake
3
Sep 27, 2020
Pretty much all in stock at KBDfans rn for cheaper, SMD versions same price as well. Why would anyone order these off drop?
static.overdub
571
Sep 28, 2020
lipidsnake$18 shipping + $24 for switches from kbd.
lipidsnake
3
Sep 29, 2020
KBDfans shipping is usually $5 via epacket, I can see it's not an option right now possibly due to Covid, so I guess that makes this a good alternative. Still, being forced into buying 120 switches when most people only need 70 or 90 is pretty annoying
mrvco
500
Sep 26, 2020
I just assembled a TFV2 w/ Gateron Milky Yellows and like them quite a bit out of the bag (will trying lubing some soon)... how are the 'milky' version different than these with the black bottom and clear top?
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outerSpace3
2
Sep 26, 2020
mrvcoClear top housing = higher pitch sound on upstroke Milky top housing = lower pitch sound on upstroke
Timberley
33
Sep 26, 2020
mrvcoSupposedly the black bottom housings are slightly smoother than milky. I can feel it if I'm slowly pressing the switches, but typing at speed I can hardly tell the difference. And then there's the sound profile as @outerSpace3 mentioned. The milky top housing provides a lower pitched sound on upstroke. I went through the trouble of disassembling milky and clear top gat blacks, lubing and filming and then combining black bottom housings for smoothness and milky top housing for that lower pitched acoustic. Honestly, it was not worth the hassle. I'd say if sound is more important to you, the milky may be the way to go. If feel is what you're after, go with the clear tops. Personally I value the sound more and can hardly notice the "scratchiness" feel in my lubed and filmed milky gat yellows.
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rhpittman314
126
May 26, 2020
Since I am a dummy and ordered these without realizing these are not SMD-friendly (with the black housing bottom), is there anyone who can direct me towards.... 1. A preferred site for keyboard parts (such as cases, PCBs, etc.) with a reasonable selection and stock where I won't get robbed in terms of price? Adding up prices, many build-your-own projects seem to outprice the ALT and CTRL easily. 2. A site where I can buy clear housing bottoms for these switches? I'm not sure if it's common practice to replace individual components of switches like this, but I can't seem to find much online. I don't mind putting in a little bit of work to utilize what I've bought, but it seems like the current sources I've got could be better. Thanks in advance.
rhpittman314Novel keys?
Forbiess
38
Sep 27, 2020
rhpittman314you can't just go buy clear bottom housings, you'll have to source them from other switches. I would recommend KBDFans, you can build a 60%, 65%, and 75% for a very good price! I have a Tofu65,Brass plate & Weight with Paco's and I absolutely love it.
Hildy311
3
Feb 28, 2020
I assume these come pre-lubed unless noted (like the panda ones they recently sold)?
Hildy311Stock Gaterons should be dry
incongruous
63
Feb 22, 2020
120 is such an odd amount. Too many for 1 keyboard, not quite enough for 2.
Timberley
33
Sep 26, 2020
incongruousHaving more than enough switches can allow you to experiment with lubing techniques and not worry about over lubing cause you can just toss it and grab another. And 120 was likely taking into account full size board users. I'll buy 70 at a time for a 60% for having those extras handy.
static.overdub
571
Sep 28, 2020
TimberleyI've also had a couple fail over the years. Ez to replace from extras.
VanStorm
0
Dec 23, 2019
Does anyone know if the blues use a click jacket like Cherry or are they click bar?
Xyzac
530
Dec 26, 2019
VanStormclick jacket
glennac
1363
Dec 20, 2019
So others were saying Browns were the quietest. Got my Anne Pro 2 with Browns and - Rata-Tat-Tat! - They are so noisy. 🤨 Even when the keyboard is laying on bedding, which would naturally muffle some of the case reverberations. I want a bit of tactility, but not so much noise. Would O-Rings resolve this for me? From where?
tomuszebombus
139
Feb 11, 2020
glennacTry gat yellow. Once I went linear there was no going back
Forbiess
38
Sep 27, 2020
glennacAfter trying and owning atleast 70 tactile switches, I can say that for silent tactile I really like Aliaz tactiles, all they need is film and a little bit of 3203 on the the housing sliders and you're golden imo.
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