Author Topic: [GB] Linjär switch [COMPLETED] (Read 63225 times)

Emir · « **on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 09:50:57 »

Hi everyone, this is the GB thread for Linjär. After a successful and quick Interest check, we are happy to move forward to the actual GB!

A big thank you to Janglad for rendering Linjär in a keyboard!

Linjär is a linear switch which will be manufactured by Gateron, which aims to be as smooth as a Gateron yellow, offered in Swedish themed housing- and stem colors.
It started out as a meme in the swedish community, and turned in to something much bigger! We are happy to bring this switch to ourselves and to everyone else interested!
It will be limited to 1 production run ONLY.

Switch information for Linjär:
Manufacturer: Gateron
Housing Pantone 301 C, Stem Pantone 116 C (official pantones for the flag of Sweden)
Type: Linear (LINJÄR)
Weight: 65cN bottom out, gold plated spring
Factory lubed: Yes, slightly
Pricing per switch: 0.35USD~ EU, 0.36USD US
For EU, sold in packs of 90 or 120; US will be able to buy in increments of 10
MOQ: 20000 switches

-- This switch is non-profit, which is why the price is kept low. The pricing is simply Gaterons quote + import fees and logistics from the proxies. It is a community project, and no one who was part of making this happen from the Swedish community will earn anything from this GB. Switches sold after the 20k mark will result in a few cents profit per switch. This microscopic profit will go to the proxies for assisting us and being kind and offering to do this non-profit as well. With this, we feel we are true to the non-profit spirit. --

Additional renders:

By KBDFans:

The GB will be open for orders starting January 21st, running until February 20th (end of Chinese new year). The production time is expected to take 15 days.

Proxies:
EU - Mykeyboard.eu - https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/linjar-switch_136/
US - Novelkeys - https://novelkeys.xyz/products/linjar-switch-gb
Asia+worldwide - KBDFans - https://kbdfans.cn/products/gb-linjar-custom-linear-switch

Link to the IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=99021.0

Signature · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 11:03:14 »

Approved o lycka till!

19MODL · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 11:12:45 »

Any idea of how the switch will compare to other linears like gateron yellow and tealio?

Puddsy · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 11:46:51 »

Quote from: Signature on Sun, 20 January 2019, 11:03:14

Approved o lycka till!

I always forget you're a Swede

Glwgb

mgsickler · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 11:59:03 »

We are live! https://novelkeys.xyz/products/linjar-switch-gb

YiZZo · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:06:11 »

awesome! love the colors.

Morbus · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:14:40 »

Goa grejer!

Zambumon · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:22:33 »

GL with the group buy!

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:28:43 »

Waiting for that EU link....

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Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:29:33 »

Will def be jumping on this as soon as the EU proxy is up, and I fully appreciate the non-profit spirit here.

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LightningXI · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:33:18 »

Will be likely joining in a few weeks - good choice for spring weight! Hope the colors come out as intended.

packman86 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:35:01 »

Any plans of running these linear switches in the superior danish colorway?

Emir · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:39:01 »

Quote from: 19MODL on Sun, 20 January 2019, 11:12:45

Any idea of how the switch will compare to other linears like gateron yellow and tealio?

As we couldn't front the money, we do not have samples. However, Gateron confirms these will be as smooth as Gateron Yellows, and be similar in feel. Gateron also confirms the housing will be in Nylon (dat deep sound signature!) and according to our other specifications, including the pantones.

Smoff · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:45:10 »

hype hype hype

Nigolski · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 13:12:16 »

heck ye

Keeedem · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 13:16:11 »

nice

Signature · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 13:18:04 »

No profit GB is what we call VÄLFÄRD

Smoff · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 13:29:23 »

Quote from: packman86 on Sun, 20 January 2019, 12:35:01

Any plans of running these linear switches in the superior danish colorway?

Gotta be a clicky switch in that case

Emir · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 13:51:11 »

EU Proxy link up as well!

p1xelHer0 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 15:42:40 »

wooooooo, its alive!

Rumblehotep · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 16:16:52 »

Just enough for a fullsize

futurecrime · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 17:04:35 »

This is lovely.

Noxygen · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 17:50:26 »

My first group buy

Can't wait to use these as I am learning to solder

I have some Red Pandas coming for my first build and I hope to use these in the future

dhb82 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:22:24 »

Quote from: Noxygen on Sun, 20 January 2019, 17:50:26

My first group buy Can't wait to use these as I am learning to solder I have some Red Pandas coming for my first build and I hope to use these in the future

If you want to make some Holy pandas, you need another switch to build it. Not to rain on your parade.

Noxygen · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:26:08 »

Quote from: dhb82 on Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:22:24

Quote from: Noxygen on Sun, 20 January 2019, 17:50:26
My first group buy Can't wait to use these as I am learning to solder I have some Red Pandas coming for my first build and I hope to use these in the future

If you want to make some Holy pandas, you need another switch to build it. Not to rain on your parade.

Oh no I'm just using the Red Pandas as it

I'm new to switches outside of Cherry and Box Heavy switches. Are holy pandas really good?

oldcat · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:38:43 »

In for 70, supporting ya ikea folks

MMKB · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:56:51 »

In for 70. Now you can joke about IKEA making switches

Gati · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:59:05 »

Am i crazy for wanting to put zilent stems in these?

OfTheWild · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:00:56 »

tack så mycket

otanishock · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:03:37 »

Quote from: Noxygen on Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:26:08

Are holy pandas really good?

People don't call it holy for no reason

Noxygen · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:09:48 »

Quote from: otanishock on Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:03:37

Quote from: Noxygen on Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:26:08
Are holy pandas really good?
People don't call it holy for no reason

Oh

do you know where I can get the other switches to make holy pandas? I think I saw some switch named panda on massdrop a bit ago but idk if those are the right ones

Gati · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:38:32 »

Quote from: Noxygen on Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:09:48

Oh do you know where I can get the other switches to make holy pandas? I think I saw some switch named panda on massdrop a bit ago but idk if those are the right ones

You need Halo stems and a Panda (or clone) housing... Gsus and YOK Reds are supposedly really close to OG panda housing

If you don't wanna go through the trouble, buying Zealios v2 or KBD T1 are really close to OG panda tactility (if not arguably better)

Noxygen · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:41:45 »

Quote from: Gati on Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:38:32

Quote from: Noxygen on Sun, 20 January 2019, 19:09:48
Oh do you know where I can get the other switches to make holy pandas? I think I saw some switch named panda on massdrop a bit ago but idk if those are the right ones
You need Halo stems and a Panda (or clone) housing... Gsus and YOK Reds are supposedly really close to OG panda housing

If you don't wanna go through the trouble, buying Zealios v2 or KBD T1 are really close to OG panda tactility (if not arguably better)

Oh okay

thanks

click clack jack · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 20 January 2019, 21:24:03 »

In for 70. Fun!

Emir · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 21 January 2019, 02:39:21 »

In less than 24 hours we are already half way towards MOQ, big thank you to everyone for taking part in this GLORIOUS SWEDISH SWITCH!

Gabbzan · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 21 January 2019, 04:58:03 »

we reccomend this container for storing your extra "linjär" switches: https://m2.ikea.com/se/sv/p/korken-burk-med-lock-klarglas-70213545/

Lyle88 · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 21 January 2019, 05:25:15 »

Are these PCB mount?

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Emir · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 21 January 2019, 05:38:16 »

Quote from: Lyle88 on Mon, 21 January 2019, 05:25:15

Are these PCB mount?

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Yes, as seen in the renders.

vewy_nice · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 21 January 2019, 08:22:40 »

I'm definitely loving the random assortment of colored switches coming out lately.
I know people like them to make "uber tactile" nonsense or whatever, but it's cool for me, too... an avid linear fan. I'm typing on linear converted outemu skies right now haha

Zeimus · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 22 January 2019, 02:12:23 »

Nice! I am thinking of getting a few hundred

Emir · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 22 January 2019, 15:07:50 »

Hi Everyone, I am happy to announce that we've already hit MOQ - this switch is happening! GB runs until 20th of February, so make sure to get your orders in for this one limited run!

Thanks everyone, we are very humbled by the response!

oldcat · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 22 January 2019, 15:12:01 »

Quote from: Emir on Tue, 22 January 2019, 15:07:50

Hi Everyone, I am happy to announce that we've already hit MOQ - this switch is happening! GB runs until 20th of February, so make sure to get your orders in for this one limited run!

Thanks everyone, we are very humbled by the response!

super!

Ashardalon · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 23 January 2019, 00:07:41 »

Quote from: Emir on Tue, 22 January 2019, 15:07:50

Hi Everyone, I am happy to announce that we've already hit MOQ - this switch is happening! GB runs until 20th of February, so make sure to get your orders in for this one limited run!

Thanks everyone, we are very humbled by the response!

Girlfriend and I are in for 70 each! Very excited to get it; makes me want to build a board with GMK Hammerhead when it comes out

pandemic123 · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 23 January 2019, 00:15:15 »

can someone explain what's special about these - sorry just not familiar with the background here

Starston3 · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 23 January 2019, 01:37:27 »

Quote from: pandemic123 on Wed, 23 January 2019, 00:15:15

can someone explain what's special about these - sorry just not familiar with the background here

It's recolored gat yellow with nylon housing.

It looks nice.

HomerSp · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 23 January 2019, 05:32:04 »

As a Swede I felt I had to order these - got a pack of 120!

Emir · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 23 January 2019, 11:20:09 »

Quote from: pandemic123 on Wed, 23 January 2019, 00:15:15

can someone explain what's special about these - sorry just not familiar with the background here

Pretty much what Starston3 posted, in addition to the price being attractive. Treat your keyboards with this glorious swedish colorscheme!

As MOQ has been reached, I will ask for weekly updates from NK and mykeeb.eu and let everyone know. Not much point in daily updates since we do not need to track MOQ - if you buy these switches now, you will receive them. Me and the rest of the swedish community are beyond excited!

Thanks again for making this happen everyone!

Emir · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 27 January 2019, 04:38:45 »

Good news Everyone! KBDFans has offered to Proxy for Asia, and well - the rest of the world as well!

They also did some additional renders without me even asking for it:

https://kbdfans.cn/products/gb-linjar-custom-linear-switch

Lyle88 · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 28 January 2019, 05:20:45 »

Quote from: Emir on Sun, 27 January 2019, 04:38:45

Good news Everyone! KBDFans has offered to Proxy for Asia, and well - the rest of the world as well!

They also did some additional renders without me even asking for it:
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https://kbdfans.cn/products/gb-linjar-custom-linear-switch

Yayyy!

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Emir · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 30 January 2019, 05:38:07 »

Number updates about one week in:
NK: over 16K
Mykeyboard.eu: Over 10k
KBDFans: 1300~

I imagine it will stay pretty slow until the last couple of days before the GB ends, but so far we are very satisfied with the numbers! I was worried we wouldn't meet MOQ, but support has been great!

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Author Topic: [GB] Linjär switch [COMPLETED] (Read 63225 times)