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Kaihua Kailh Box Switches
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Great for those who are a bit messier at the keys, Kaihua’s Kailh Box switches are IP56 waterproof rated (compared to IP40 on MX switches) to keep dust and moisture out. Created with a box around the cross stem instead of the cross stem just sticking up, they’re built to avoid corrosion and debris buildup, which lengthens the lifespan of the switch Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downrhenom
528
Mar 26, 2020
I need to know if these switches will fit in my CTRL keyboard. Does anyone know?
HotRoderX
753
Jan 20, 2018
I am hoping these are from the original batch I ordered from MD.. those where smooth as silk. I have heard box switches are kinda hit and miss in the quality control department. I am really excited thought either way. I am a HUGE mega fan of box blacks was looking for a set of switches for my K-Type.. to replace some other's I was trying and didn't care for.
HotRoderX
753
Jan 24, 2018
I already sold mine it was partially how I paid for my K-Type made think 100 dollar's off them.. which reduced my K-Type's price to 100 bucks.. which was more then good deal for that board.
Nikhil_V
11
Keyboard Club Member
Jan 19, 2018
I am planning on building my first keyboard with Box Browns, 96%pcb and cherry profile keycaps (wanted to do it with Kailh low profile switches but the choice and availability of components is almost non existent). Could someone give some advice regarding good components that would be compatible with these switches.
Kevadu
96
Jan 17, 2018
"Box Blue (white colored)"
What on earth is this silliness? There is no such thing as "box blue". I guess they want people to associate them with Cherry MX blues but the click mechanism in box white is completely different. It also feels and sounds completely different, and it's a *better* switch in my opinion because of it.
"Blue" is not a generic term for clicky switch, it refers (or at least used to...) to a specific design. Stop relabeling colors. What's even worse is there there exist two real variants of this design with blueish colors: the pale blue and navy box switches. So what are you going to call those, eh Massdrop?
What on earth is this silliness? There is no such thing as "box blue". I guess they want people to associate them with Cherry MX blues but the click mechanism in box white is completely different. It also feels and sounds completely different, and it's a *better* switch in my opinion because of it.
"Blue" is not a generic term for clicky switch, it refers (or at least used to...) to a specific design. Stop relabeling colors. What's even worse is there there exist two real variants of this design with blueish colors: the pale blue and navy box switches. So what are you going to call those, eh Massdrop?
BlueCrowned
5307
Jan 18, 2018
KevaduI have the pale blue from Massdrop and they did in fact call them pale blue.
user73
339
Jan 17, 2018
Does anyone know of a way to silence / dampen the upstroke on these switches? I have some browns and it looks like they're impossible to dampen because of how they're constructed.
travdump
237
Jan 22, 2018
I have seen the inside of them, and torn my fingers open getting the little buggers open. While you could add small rubber dampers on to the slider (using this method https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5qmywo/a_relatively_simple_method_of_silencing_any/ ), it's probably easier and better just to go with another switch, one that's either silenced or supports silencing.
jswagner
50
Jan 17, 2018
Box Whites are so good they make any clicky switch with a spring sound absolutely sickly and disgusting in comparison.
TTheuns
884
Jan 21, 2018
jswagnerI know they will be back on Novelkeys somewhere around this time, so I'm holding out for the announcement
chilofthehorn
216
Jan 17, 2018
In light of the previous issues with cancelled orders and such, I would suggest that people skip this unless Massdrop can assure otherwise. I was one of those who was left out in the cold.
Massdrop said that they had got in the shipment and KITTED them in the fulfillment center and then never shipped? Lies and NO justification was given. I really like this site and have bought TONS of stuff here, but given how hard these are to get ATM, I just wouldn't believe them and would REQUIRE some kind of response from MD about the previous GB.
Massdrop said that they had got in the shipment and KITTED them in the fulfillment center and then never shipped? Lies and NO justification was given. I really like this site and have bought TONS of stuff here, but given how hard these are to get ATM, I just wouldn't believe them and would REQUIRE some kind of response from MD about the previous GB.
TanvirK175
1103
Jan 17, 2018
chilofthehornIf you really want them and don't want to get it from MD, you can get them from Novelkeys: https://www.novelkeys.xyz/product/kailh-box-switches/
He recently stocked White's and Red's again and is a stand-up guy.
He recently stocked White's and Red's again and is a stand-up guy.
Gilbert01
13
Jan 18, 2018
chilofthehornAfter the cancellation of the order, I just bought in Aliexpress and I received it yesterday, it just took 3 weeks to arrive.
And if you consider the added shipping fee, there is no savings on this drop, and you will cost a few more $ plus the added waiting time.
Cyphre
2710
Jan 17, 2018
areidI am awaiting the same, but I don't think there has been any followups on the stem issues they had which prevented them from being in the previous BOX heavy drop.
TanvirK175
1103
Jan 17, 2018
I like the plans for the 2nd and 3rd. I'm not too big a fan of linears but I do see why some are.
I currently have an MF68 with Box Pale Blues, stickerbombed plate, and Tai-Hao Anemone keycaps; a JJ40 with Kailh Speed Copper's and KBDFans PBT DSA Blank Keycaps, an IBM Model M, and two Apple Extended Keyboard M0115's.
I don't have an endgame in mind, specifically, but I do have some builds planned-ish:
Sentraq S65-X w/Purple Plate and BOX Navy's, warm white 1.8mm LEDs, and GMK Laser Gaijin + Blocknet + Mitowaves. Alps64 board with Hasu's Alps64 PCB from Geekhack group buy and Orange ALPS harvested from one of the Apple Extended Keyboard M0115. I will be using the AEK keycaps and a quality wood keyboard case. I prefer 65%'s over 60%'s but I don't know if Hasu ever plans on a 65% PCB so this will do. Tada68 with Red Aluminum 5 degree case and either 67g or 78g Zealios. I like heavier weights more but some people say there are differences besides just spring weight between the 4 variations so I'll need to test those more. Not sure what keycap set I'd use on this. I'm adamant about the red aluminum case but haven't seen any keycap sets I'd be interested on pairing with it. I haven't looked around much yet, though.
I also have a Gherkin on the way and am participating in the Nightfox and Contra group buys. Not too sure about the Nightfox anymore because of an etched in FCC label that the recently shipped Kickstarter Whitefox's have. I contacted support about this and will likely cancel if it has that label etched in on the Nightfox.
I currently have an MF68 with Box Pale Blues, stickerbombed plate, and Tai-Hao Anemone keycaps; a JJ40 with Kailh Speed Copper's and KBDFans PBT DSA Blank Keycaps, an IBM Model M, and two Apple Extended Keyboard M0115's.
I don't have an endgame in mind, specifically, but I do have some builds planned-ish:
Sentraq S65-X w/Purple Plate and BOX Navy's, warm white 1.8mm LEDs, and GMK Laser Gaijin + Blocknet + Mitowaves. Alps64 board with Hasu's Alps64 PCB from Geekhack group buy and Orange ALPS harvested from one of the Apple Extended Keyboard M0115. I will be using the AEK keycaps and a quality wood keyboard case. I prefer 65%'s over 60%'s but I don't know if Hasu ever plans on a 65% PCB so this will do. Tada68 with Red Aluminum 5 degree case and either 67g or 78g Zealios. I like heavier weights more but some people say there are differences besides just spring weight between the 4 variations so I'll need to test those more. Not sure what keycap set I'd use on this. I'm adamant about the red aluminum case but haven't seen any keycap sets I'd be interested on pairing with it. I haven't looked around much yet, though.
I also have a Gherkin on the way and am participating in the Nightfox and Contra group buys. Not too sure about the Nightfox anymore because of an etched in FCC label that the recently shipped Kickstarter Whitefox's have. I contacted support about this and will likely cancel if it has that label etched in on the Nightfox.
killyou
203
Jan 17, 2018
TanvirK175Sounds good! I might replace silent blacks with silent zealios after reading the reviews. Now I'm using Cherry Clears and Silent blacks on a single keyboard depending on the mood :) But my preference is tactile over linear.
I had a tester of R4/R5 zealios and they were all identical except for the springs. Supposedly now 78g version is the most tactile so that's what I got, we shall see.
I had a tester of R4/R5 zealios and they were all identical except for the springs. Supposedly now 78g version is the most tactile so that's what I got, we shall see.
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