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NovelKeys x Kailh Low-Profile Heavy Switches
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Give your keyboard a slimmer look with these NovelKeys x Kailh Low-Profile Heavy Switches. Designed to sit lower in the case, they drastically reduce the height of any keyboard for a sleeker, more subtle look Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downObiMassdrop
11
May 30, 2018
So, for the people that have bought these: what are your experiences so far? Mine are below.
I've bought the tactile version, overall I'm slightly disappointed. I expected these keys to have less travel than regular keys, but I didn't expect it to feel this much. Not really a fault of the keys, but a bit of a bummer. More annoying though, is the fact that I feel pretty much no tactile bump at all on any of the keys. It may have to do with the small amount of travel and that it leads to 'skipping' the bump, but no matter how I try to test the switches I don't feel anything. To me that's the biggest disappointment and it will likely put me off of purchasing a Planck light down the road. So if you're looking for a tactile switch I'd give this a pass.
I've bought the tactile version, overall I'm slightly disappointed. I expected these keys to have less travel than regular keys, but I didn't expect it to feel this much. Not really a fault of the keys, but a bit of a bummer. More annoying though, is the fact that I feel pretty much no tactile bump at all on any of the keys. It may have to do with the small amount of travel and that it leads to 'skipping' the bump, but no matter how I try to test the switches I don't feel anything. To me that's the biggest disappointment and it will likely put me off of purchasing a Planck light down the road. So if you're looking for a tactile switch I'd give this a pass.
Dominosmofo
16
Feb 17, 2018
So, there's no way these will work with a OLKB Preonic keyboard even with current Kailh Bronze switches?
climbalima
269
Feb 19, 2018
DominosmofoThese are different than mx style switches. The footprint is different. They will work on the Planck light though.
WeaselBurray
3
Feb 15, 2018
What PCBs support these kailh switches? If I do buy these it would be my first build and I would love to have a 75% PCB to go along with these switches for travel. Is there any keywords I should look for? Is the pinout on the switches a standard Kailh pinout? If that is the case, do I just need to search for Kailh-compatible PCBs? What do I need to search for specifically to ensure a proper fit with these switches?
WeaselBurray
3
Feb 16, 2018
Thanks for the reply! So it seems that there are very little PCBs that support this keyswitch. I found one PCB (https://keeb.io/products/chocopad-16-key-macropad-for-kailh-choc-low-profile-switches ) but it is arranged in a grid and more suited for a macropad or something similar. I'll keep an eye out for any other PCBs that pop up. But I don't think this product is fleshed out yet as much as it should be for me to actually consider buying them.
Its_Log
34
Feb 17, 2018
WeaselBurrayYep, it's unfortunate. It's definitely fully fleshed out in that they work (and they work well), but there just aren't enough PCBs that support them just yet to make them 100% worth it, though I have hope that we're getting there soon!
climbalima
269
Feb 19, 2018
There are very few options right now. I think this is mostly for people making things from scratch.
glxx
13
Feb 13, 2018
Would love a drop for the lighter versions with compatible (preferably blank) caps.
glxx
13
Feb 14, 2018
BillyBuergerYup. Thank you for the suggestion:) I have seen it there but ordering from the EU ends up very expensive.. Hence a drop would be cool :)
Zynski
23
Feb 13, 2018
Is there a numpad that I can use these with? I was looking to get a numpad for my laptop so I want it to be thin (travel with it) and these would be great.
mgsickler
877
Novel Keys
Feb 14, 2018
Yes, I should actually have something to announce hopefully by end of March
TAsU
66
Feb 13, 2018
Does anyone know if these are the same switches used on Planck Light board (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-olkb-planck-light-mechanical-keyboard)? The same, I mean, do they have the same spring rates?
I'm thinking about picking these up to replace switches on Planck Light if spring rates are different.
EDIT: Nvm. Found the answer. https://www.reddit.com/r/olkb/comments/6zethe/the_planck_light_kailh_low_profile_switches_rgb/dmuo7yl/
EDIT: Nvm. Found the answer. https://www.reddit.com/r/olkb/comments/6zethe/the_planck_light_kailh_low_profile_switches_rgb/dmuo7yl/
mgsickler
877
Novel Keys
Feb 13, 2018
TAsUThese are heavier versions of the switches offered for the light board.
BlueCrowned
5307
Feb 13, 2018
Would these work for any plate? Might be fun to try them in my hot-swappable board...
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