For those eager to create their own custom keyboard, these Kailh Brown Linear mechanical key switches are an absolute delight! They offer a smooth actuation process and are fully compatible with Cherry MX switches. When you type, you'll experience a tactile keystroke - not a clicky sound like white - stem keys, but a gentle 'bump' when pressing. They are of the quiet tactile or 'bump' type. With an operating force of 50 gf (+/-10 gf) and a tactile force of 60gf (+/-10 gf), they provide a satisfying typing feel. The pretravel is 1.8 mm (+/- 0.3 mm), the pressure point is 0.6 mm, the total travel is 3.6mm (+/- 0.3 mm), and the reset point is 1.8 mm. This pack comes with 10 switches, enough for a small keyboard, or you can buy multiple packs to build a full - sized one. You can use these switches with our NeoKey boards, such as the Socket Breakout and the FeatherWing. They also work great with mechanical key sockets if you want to avoid soldering. We also offer MX - compatible keycaps that snap right on. Besides the brown ones, we have Red, White, and Black versions for different key - press sensations.
Using these Kailh tactile brown mechanical key switches is a breeze. First, if you're using them with our NeoKey boards like the Socket Breakout or FeatherWing, simply place the switches into the designated spots. If you're using mechanical key sockets, you can avoid soldering and just insert the switches easily. After that, snap on our MX - compatible keycaps. When using the keyboard, enjoy the smooth typing experience with that gentle 'bump' feel. As for maintenance, keep the keyboard in a clean environment. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the switches occasionally. If there's any sticky feeling, you can use a small amount of compressed air to blow out any debris. Just be careful not to apply too much force when typing, as it might affect the long - term performance of the switches. And remember, we have different color versions available if you want to change up the key - press feel later on.
