[IC] Gateron Switches

[Ngt]

I wondered if the gateron clear stem is smoother than the gateron black stem. I harvested the spring of the MX black and transplant it into the gateron clears to see if it feels smooth only due to the light spring or if the stem was smoother as well. The gateron black is smoother than the 60g gateron clear I just made. However I wonder if by opening the switch and manipulating the stem, I didn't remove the stock lube they put on it (if there is some). If it is the case, then my experiment is worth nothing.

[snipars]

Tyrone knows a thing or two about girth, his testimonial is definitely true

[greath]

I wondered if the gateron clear stem is smoother than the gateron black stem. I harvested the spring of the MX black and transplant it into the gateron clears to see if it feels smooth only due to the light spring or if the stem was smoother as well. The gateron black is smoother than the 60g gateron clear I just made. However I wonder if by opening the switch and manipulating the stem, I didn't remove the stock lube they put on it (if there is some). If it is the case, then my experiment is worth nothing.

Maybe clean them both, then add the same amount of the same type of lube (if any)?

[Ngt]

I wondered if the gateron clear stem is smoother than the gateron black stem. I harvested the spring of the MX black and transplant it into the gateron clears to see if it feels smooth only due to the light spring or if the stem was smoother as well. The gateron black is smoother than the 60g gateron clear I just made. However I wonder if by opening the switch and manipulating the stem, I didn't remove the stock lube they put on it (if there is some). If it is the case, then my experiment is worth nothing.

Maybe clean them both, then add the same amount of the same type of lube (if any)?

Yeah that'd be the way to do it. However I haven't received my package from EK yet so I don't have any lub on hand. I'll have to wait for it. Do you need a special solvent to clean them or just soap and water is enough?

[jacobolus]

I’m pretty sure the scratchy part of MX linear switches is the bottom housing, not the stem.

[Ngt]

I’m pretty sure the scratchy part of MX linear switches is the bottom housing, not the stem.

You're probably right.

[Zeal]

There's only a bit of lube on the legs of linear switches. Though the smoothness comes from the stem & bottom housing.

[foopod]

Very keen to get my hands on some of the 35g clears.

[meow a cat]

In for 100 clears and 100 blacks! I love me some silky smooth linears. 

[monotagary]

Looks like Massdrop put up Gateron switches today.

[hwood34]

Yep, just saw that. so GB starting now

[Ngt]

Shall we redirect to massdrop or are you still going to do a GB?

[hwood34]

Shall we redirect to massdrop or are you still going to do a GB?

Still doing the buy, the post is just waiting on mod approval. These will, as you can see, be cheaper than Massdrop's, and at this point it's hard to trust their expected ship dates

[Fire Brand]

Shall we redirect to massdrop or are you still going to do a GB?

I was just going to ask that also, should be hang o for a GB here or go to massdrop :x also massdrops shipping is never great :/

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[monotagary]

Yep, just saw that. so GB starting now

Good job Hwood! at least a week ahead of schedule.  )

[Moralless]

Shall we redirect to massdrop or are you still going to do a GB?

I was just going to ask that also, should be hang o for a GB here or go to massdrop :x also massdrops shipping is never great :/

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I'd recommend to just participate in this GB. Given the horrible shipping history of MD, you'd probably end up getting the switches from this GB first

[Ngt]

Shall we redirect to massdrop or are you still going to do a GB?

Still doing the buy, the post is just waiting on mod approval. These will, as you can see, be cheaper than Massdrop's, and at this point it's hard to trust their expected ship dates

Yeah it is definitely cheaper here. Plus it would be a shame to let you down after all the hard work you dedicated to it.

[Ngt]

Shall we redirect to massdrop or are you still going to do a GB?

I was just going to ask that also, should be hang o for a GB here or go to massdrop :x also massdrops shipping is never great :/

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I'd recommend to just participate in this GB. Given the horrible shipping history of MD, you'd probably end up getting the switches from this GB first

Yeah my switch tester took 4 months to arrive. Well there was time for it to be made but still.

[Moralless]

Also forgot that Big Tyrone is backing this GB so you know it's going to be a success 

[Lpwl]

Massdrop was quicker than us !

EDIT :

130 pcs 120 pcs per bag
$34.99 (without shipping)

Blacks - 50g Linear
Blues - 55g Clicky
Clears - 35g Linear
Browns - 45g Tactile
Reds - 45g Linear

Estimated ship date is March 20, 2015.

[strict]

Im so glad I was able to purchase my Gaterons from Zeal otherwise I might have been tempted to order from MD. I'll bet dollars to donuts they find a way to screw this one up just like everything else they do.  )

[Fire Brand]

Aha yeah sorry I posted that at the same time Hwood posted saying he would be starting the group buy here, never had a problem with massdrop though although the shipping is terrible for anyone outside the US, anyway will be in on this here rather than MD

[honoka]

Massdrop was quicker than us !

EDIT :

130 pcs per bag
$34.99 (without shipping)

Blacks - 50g Linear
Blues - 55g Clicky
Clears - 35g Linear
Browns - 45g Tactile
Reds - 45g Linear

Estimated ship date is March 20, 2015.

Seems expensive, and with shipping to Sweden the price is almost the same as Cherry switches.
I wish I was in 'merica =(

[Joey Quinn]

Do gaterons lose smoothness if you swap the top half of the casing for cherry? I ask because my build will look a lot better with black switch tops. Also will this GB start dyspite MD?

[hwood34]

Do gaterons lose smoothness if you swap the top half of the casing for cherry? I ask because my build will look a lot better with black switch tops. Also will this GB start dyspite MD?

It's a mild difference yes. And yes, the buy is starting now, just waiting for the thread to be approved by mods

[Sygaldry]

Massdrop was quicker than us !

EDIT :

130 pcs per bag
$34.99 (without shipping)

Blacks - 50g Linear
Blues - 55g Clicky
Clears - 35g Linear
Browns - 45g Tactile
Reds - 45g Linear

Estimated ship date is March 20, 2015.

Seems expensive, and with shipping to Sweden the price is almost the same as Cherry switches.
I wish I was in 'merica =(

Well ****... I just bought 110 for about 65 USD.
Lesson learned in patience...

Anyhow... is the consensus out on whether the linear Gateronies need lube?

[hwood34]

GB here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68943.0

And Sygaldry, the Gaterons are really smooth without lube, but lubing them really is an experience. And you know, you can always cancel a massdrop order

[Sygaldry]

GB here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68943.0

And Sygaldry, the Gaterons are really smooth without lube, but lubing them really is an experience. And you know, you can always cancel a massdrop order

Hmm well I guess ill be spending a few hours today or tomorrow (or the weekend... or whenever) lubing, stickering, and spring swapping (62g gold) the Gateronie Clears ill be getting from Zeal today. Then ill put the switches back in the bag to wait for a suitable keyboard to put them on.

[Synjin]

Just curious if anyone has any idea how the contact on it will last since it looks like it is made of copper instead of gold plated like Cherry's? Patina might affect the feel overtime once the copper starts oxidizing.

[Zeal]

Just curious if anyone has any idea how the contact on it will last since it looks like it is made of copper instead of gold plated like Cherry's? Patina might affect the feel overtime once the copper starts oxidizing.

Both Cherry & Gateron use gold crosspoint technology.