[GB] R2 PURPLE ZEALIO SWITCHES (Complete)

[ika]

The clear bottoms have PCB mounts, the milk bottoms (old style Gateron) are plate mount.

[R4WBIT]

Having a really hard time choosing 62 or 65. Hmm. The reviews don't make me wiser either. Any opinions?

[Zeal]

Having a really hard time choosing 62 or 65. Hmm. The reviews don't make me wiser either. Any opinions?

If you like browns but want a bit more oomph, go with 62g. If you like ergo clears but want a smoother bump, go with 65g

[roostrc0gburn]

zeal, i've already got a bunch of gold 62g springs from sprit. are you not selling stems separate? i want to get some 78g but want the lighter stems too. what are my options?

[Zeal]

zeal, i've already got a bunch of gold 62g springs from sprit. are you not selling stems separate? i want to get some 78g but want the lighter stems too. what are my options?

Stems are not sold separately as you'd be missing out on the full experience & smoothness if you put Zealio stems into Cherry switches. Gateron also is not interested in selling stems only.

[roostrc0gburn]

zeal, i've already got a bunch of gold 62g springs from sprit. are you not selling stems separate? i want to get some 78g but want the lighter stems too. what are my options?

Stems are not sold separately as you'd be missing out on the full experience & smoothness if you put Zealio stems into Cherry switches. Gateron also is not interested in selling stems only.

*sigh*

[tofgerl]

What about the molecule four mm from the far left corner in a rightmost direction, about fifty micrometers from the outer edge of the switch casing?

Can I have one of those?

[Zeal]

What about the molecule four mm from the far left corner in a rightmost direction, about fifty micrometers from the outer edge of the switch casing?

Can I have one of those?

If you pay shipping, I'll gladly ship you an empty box that molecule.

[tofgerl]

Just pm it to me.

[techmattr]

zeal, i've already got a bunch of gold 62g springs from sprit. are you not selling stems separate? i want to get some 78g but want the lighter stems too. what are my options?

Stems are not sold separately as you'd be missing out on the full experience & smoothness if you put Zealio stems into Cherry switches. Gateron also is not interested in selling stems only.

I tried putting R1 stems in Cherry housings and it didn't work. Should it have? Every switch was nothing but chatter.

[Zeal]

zeal, i've already got a bunch of gold 62g springs from sprit. are you not selling stems separate? i want to get some 78g but want the lighter stems too. what are my options?

Stems are not sold separately as you'd be missing out on the full experience & smoothness if you put Zealio stems into Cherry switches. Gateron also is not interested in selling stems only.

I tried putting R1 stems in Cherry housings and it didn't work. Should it have? Every switch was nothing but chatter.

Quite frankly, I've never tried putting a Purple Zealio stem into Cherry housings. The leg could be positioned slightly lower than the Cherry Clear/Gray stem, but it's hard to tell if it's just missing the "slope" on the top of the stem.

[myotherteeshirt]

Hey zeal, I put 65g zealios Inn my orbweaver, and they seem to 'catch' a little when I bottom out - is this an issue with the R1s that are rectified with R2 or can I fix it with lube?

I don't have this issue with the blackwidow, maybe because I mainly use the orbweaver for gaming and the blackwidow  for typing?

[64rky]

Ok, this has probably been answered several times already, but I am trying to decide between 78g and 67g. I like Vintage MX blacks, I like MX clears, I think 62g are a little too light for me... mind you that said I am starting to really enjoy them on my Lightsaver (should have an alu plate rather than steel, would feel softer).

I digress... 78g v 67g? What do we compare these to?

[xondat]

Ok, this has probably been answered several times already, but I am trying to decide between 78g and 67g. I like Vintage MX blacks, I like MX clears, I think 62g are a little too light for me... mind you that said I am starting to really enjoy them on my Lightsaver (should have an alu plate rather than steel, would feel softer).

I digress... 78g v 67g? What do we compare these to?

Only tried browns and clears, kind of want to know the same here

[Zeal]

Hey zeal, I put 65g zealios Inn my orbweaver, and they seem to 'catch' a little when I bottom out - is this an issue with the R1s that are rectified with R2 or can I fix it with lube?

I don't have this issue with the blackwidow, maybe because I mainly use the orbweaver for gaming and the blackwidow  for typing?

It seems to only happen if the following two conditions are met:
1. Your switches are installed LED side "up" (facing away from you)
2. You bottom out heavily

I'm not exactly sure which part is touching that causes that slight feel at the bottom, but some people have reported that it goes away after some wear in. Most custom keyboards have the LED facing down, so it isn't an issue for a fair amount of builders.

Ok, this has probably been answered several times already, but I am trying to decide between 78g and 67g. I like Vintage MX blacks, I like MX clears, I think 62g are a little too light for me... mind you that said I am starting to really enjoy them on my Lightsaver (should have an alu plate rather than steel, would feel softer).

I digress... 78g v 67g? What do we compare these to?

Only tried browns and clears, kind of want to know the same here

If you like Vintage Blacks / Clears, then the answer should be obvious -- 78g. 67g is for people that  want something a bit softer than vintage blacks, but slightly heavier than 62/65g ergo clears.

[xondat]

So I like press after the actuation but Clears are too heavy and there isn't enough travel; browns are too easy and I bottom them out/press keys accidentally a lot. I THINK I'd want 78g?

Also I'm guessing we can't buy springs separately, I'd love to have 67g switches and buy 78g springs so I can swap them out if need be.

[bocahgundul]

Can someone compare the zealio clear with lubed vintage black? I really want to get one for my future board but don't know which one would be better 

[GeeNDL82]

Finally, i wait to long for this GB

[64rky]

A while back I asked if anyone had a couple of the 65 and 67 spare for me to test them feels,  I would of course pay for them and shipping.  A kind user has already mailed me the 65g, but still looking for 67g.

Anyone?

[KaLam1ty]

I assume that since these are Gatereon switches, they'll have no issues with stem/spring swapping in Gateron Blues, correct?
I already have a custom board with Blues in them, but don't want to be bothered with desoldering.

[Guyon]

In for a set of the 78's via the Infinity ErgoDox Massdrop!

And now, we wait.

[Zeal]

So I like press after the actuation but Clears are too heavy and there isn't enough travel; browns are too easy and I bottom them out/press keys accidentally a lot. I THINK I'd want 78g?

Also I'm guessing we can't buy springs separately, I'd love to have 67g switches and buy 78g springs so I can swap them out if need be.

Yeah, Clears bottom out around 100g, so if you want a slightly lighter "Clear", go for 78g Springs are not being sold separately.

Can someone compare the zealio clear with lubed vintage black? I really want to get one for my future board but don't know which one would be better 

67g linear Zealios would be slightly higher than lubed vintage blacks.

I assume that since these are Gatereon switches, they'll have no issues with stem/spring swapping in Gateron Blues, correct?
I already have a custom board with Blues in them, but don't want to be bothered with desoldering.

You could theoretically do that and harvest the stems, but I'd still recommend desoldering the switches to experience the full switch.

[xondat]

So I like press after the actuation but Clears are too heavy and there isn't enough travel; browns are too easy and I bottom them out/press keys accidentally a lot. I THINK I'd want 78g?

Also I'm guessing we can't buy springs separately, I'd love to have 67g switches and buy 78g springs so I can swap them out if need be.

Yeah, Clears bottom out around 100g, so if you want a slightly lighter "Clear", go for 78g Springs are not being sold separately.

Guess this is what I'll be doing. When does it close/ship, just to clarify? And the price stays the same per switch until closure?

[Zeal]

So I like press after the actuation but Clears are too heavy and there isn't enough travel; browns are too easy and I bottom them out/press keys accidentally a lot. I THINK I'd want 78g?

Also I'm guessing we can't buy springs separately, I'd love to have 67g switches and buy 78g springs so I can swap them out if need be.

Yeah, Clears bottom out around 100g, so if you want a slightly lighter "Clear", go for 78g Springs are not being sold separately.

Guess this is what I'll be doing. When does it close/ship, just to clarify? And the price stays the same per switch until closure?

Estimated close date is Feb 27. Price will remain the same until GB ends.

[xondat]

So I like press after the actuation but Clears are too heavy and there isn't enough travel; browns are too easy and I bottom them out/press keys accidentally a lot. I THINK I'd want 78g?

Also I'm guessing we can't buy springs separately, I'd love to have 67g switches and buy 78g springs so I can swap them out if need be.

Yeah, Clears bottom out around 100g, so if you want a slightly lighter "Clear", go for 78g Springs are not being sold separately.

Guess this is what I'll be doing. When does it close/ship, just to clarify? And the price stays the same per switch until closure?

Estimated close date is Feb 27. Price will remain the same until GB ends.

I should get paid on the 26th, peak times.

[myotherteeshirt]

Hey zeal, I put 65g zealios Inn my orbweaver, and they seem to 'catch' a little when I bottom out - is this an issue with the R1s that are rectified with R2 or can I fix it with lube?

I don't have this issue with the blackwidow, maybe because I mainly use the orbweaver for gaming and the blackwidow  for typing?

It seems to only happen if the following two conditions are met:
1. Your switches are installed LED side "up" (facing away from you)
2. You bottom out heavily

I'm not exactly sure which part is touching that causes that slight feel at the bottom, but some people have reported that it goes away after some wear in. Most custom keyboards have the LED facing down, so it isn't an issue for a fair amount of builders.

Ok, this has probably been answered several times already, but I am trying to decide between 78g and 67g. I like Vintage MX blacks, I like MX clears, I think 62g are a little too light for me... mind you that said I am starting to really enjoy them on my Lightsaver (should have an alu plate rather than steel, would feel softer).

I digress... 78g v 67g? What do we compare these to?

Only tried browns and clears, kind of want to know the same here

If you like Vintage Blacks / Clears, then the answer should be obvious -- 78g. 67g is for people that  want something a bit softer than vintage blacks, but slightly heavier than 62/65g ergo clears.

Well, the orbweaver is for gaming, so lots of bottoming out - and the LEDs are facing away from me. Am i just out of luck there then? Just mash the buttons until they wear in? Would getting 67g zealios be better? I imagine the stiffer spring might help it bounce back faster negating the 'catch'.

Also, i tried popping a spring from an MX clear into a zealio housing, to try and see what a 78g would be like, and it was awful. Am i doing it wrong?

[Zeal]

Hey zeal, I put 65g zealios Inn my orbweaver, and they seem to 'catch' a little when I bottom out - is this an issue with the R1s that are rectified with R2 or can I fix it with lube?

I don't have this issue with the blackwidow, maybe because I mainly use the orbweaver for gaming and the blackwidow  for typing?

It seems to only happen if the following two conditions are met:
1. Your switches are installed LED side "up" (facing away from you)
2. You bottom out heavily

I'm not exactly sure which part is touching that causes that slight feel at the bottom, but some people have reported that it goes away after some wear in. Most custom keyboards have the LED facing down, so it isn't an issue for a fair amount of builders.

Ok, this has probably been answered several times already, but I am trying to decide between 78g and 67g. I like Vintage MX blacks, I like MX clears, I think 62g are a little too light for me... mind you that said I am starting to really enjoy them on my Lightsaver (should have an alu plate rather than steel, would feel softer).

I digress... 78g v 67g? What do we compare these to?

Only tried browns and clears, kind of want to know the same here

If you like Vintage Blacks / Clears, then the answer should be obvious -- 78g. 67g is for people that  want something a bit softer than vintage blacks, but slightly heavier than 62/65g ergo clears.

Well, the orbweaver is for gaming, so lots of bottoming out - and the LEDs are facing away from me. Am i just out of luck there then? Just mash the buttons until they wear in? Would getting 67g zealios be better? I imagine the stiffer spring might help it bounce back faster negating the 'catch'.

Also, i tried popping a spring from an MX clear into a zealio housing, to try and see what a 78g would be like, and it was awful. Am i doing it wrong?

I guess you could try wearing them in. It shouldn't take too long. 67g wouldn't help much with not bottoming out as it's still fairly "light".

As for the MX Clear spring, that would be your own opinion. There will always be people who prefer the exponential increase of the weight.
The 78g springs I offer are more linear in force. It doesn't just spike up in weight as you pass the 2mm point like MX Clear springs.

[Wannabe]

I'm in for some! Hoping RedScarf ends up shipping at the same time as this and I can complete an all purple 75% board with matching backlighting and JTK debut.

[s3vv4]

How do you usually mark an order of 90-100 of these switches for customs?

[Zeal]

How do you usually mark an order of 90-100 of these switches for customs?

$10 merchandise, "Bag of Pushbutton switches".

[Chachal]

Can't decide which one want but probably I will go with 65g. I'm excited about my first GB

[Elrick]

So I like press after the actuation but Clears are too heavy and there isn't enough travel; browns are too easy and I bottom them out/press keys accidentally a lot. I THINK I'd want 78g?

YES you do, get the 78g switches because in life you need to always go in HARD  .

[xondat]

So I like press after the actuation but Clears are too heavy and there isn't enough travel; browns are too easy and I bottom them out/press keys accidentally a lot. I THINK I'd want 78g?

YES you do, get the 78g switches because in life you need to always go in HARD  .

Not too hard, I'll go hard but I'm not that mad

[skaloola]

thanks for running another round!  78g sounds great.

couple questions:

-whats the difference between the v2 and v3 lubes?  what would you recommend for Zealios?
-got any pics of the magenta and blue colored LEDs?
-are these sip sockets the same kind you've had before?  they kinda look different from ones i got from you in the past

[krisst]

Would like to know if I am able to add other accessories like v3 lube into this GB and be posted together with my order. If so, how do I do that. Thanks

[Brammm87]

Would like to know if I am able to add other accessories like v3 lube into this GB and be posted together with my order. If so, how do I do that. Thanks

Would like to know this too.

[eeymiel]

Just add both to your shopping cart and checkout.

[ClosingCircuits]

Just made an account to say thanks for the work you do Zeal! Just ordered 80 of the 78g. Only building a 60%, but this will be my first time soldering to a PCB (I've only done patch work on guitars before this). I'm very excited to give this a try!

[Zeal]

thanks for running another round!  78g sounds great.

couple questions:

-whats the difference between the v2 and v3 lubes?  what would you recommend for Zealios?
-got any pics of the magenta and blue colored LEDs?
-are these sip sockets the same kind you've had before?  they kinda look different from ones i got from you in the past

V2 lube comes filled to 3ml (except spring, only to 0.5ml) in a syringe and comes with a yellow felt applicator needle/brush. V3 lube is filled to 1.8-2ml in a small micro-vial. You'll need to source your own small brush. The Krytox mix are slightly different, but equally great lubes for switches.

As for the LEDs, I don't have pictures on hand as I've been trying to phase into 1.8mm LEDs and dropping 2x3x4. Blue LEDs are generic blue you find in many off-the-shelf mechboards, magenta looks like this:

I'm not sure when you placed your order of SIPs, but the listing with the long legs etc are the newer revision with longer legs that stick out of the PCB for ease of soldering/removing.

Would like to know if I am able to add other accessories like v3 lube into this GB and be posted together with my order. If so, how do I do that. Thanks

Add them into the cart and checkout in one go.

Just made an account to say thanks for the work you do Zeal! Just ordered 80 of the 78g. Only building a 60%, but this will be my first time soldering to a PCB (I've only done patch work on guitars before this). I'm very excited to give this a try!

Thanks for joining!

[FoC_Tow]

Ordered a bunch 65's...
Thx for running another Round of these Zeal! =)

Can't wait to solder some smexy Zealios! 

[cirrus82]

I'm in! Excited about these 78gs!!

[Limewirelord]

So, I enjoy stock MX Clears, 55g Topre clones (RC930), and buckling springs.  Any suggestions for weight?  I'm thinking about putting a board together.

[Vittra]

I believe Zeal recommended 78G to someone who had similar preferences as you, it should be in this thread somewhere near the end..

[Zeal]

So, I enjoy stock MX Clears, 55g Topre clones (RC930), and buckling springs.  Any suggestions for weight?  I'm thinking about putting a board together.

78g.

[mastermachetier]

Alright so lets see if you can recommend me a switch. My favorite switches are in this order Alps Orange , Buckling Springs, MX Clear, MX Blue

[Karura]

Alright so lets see if you can recommend me a switch. My favorite switches are in this order Alps Orange , Buckling Springs, MX Clear, MX Blue

Judging by your preferences, I'd say you need custom springs, Aristotle clicky stems, and put those inside a Zealio housing.

[Zeal]

Alright so lets see if you can recommend me a switch. My favorite switches are in this order Alps Orange , Buckling Springs, MX Clear, MX Blue

Judging by your preferences, I'd say you need custom springs, Aristotle clicky stems, and put those inside a Zealio housing.

Zealiostotles. 65g Zealios + Aristotle Stems. Best clicky MX mount switch ever. More tactile, louder, and crisper than MX Blues.

[KingRama]

Ordered! Can't wait to try these out dude, got a little side-project I can test these out on 

[mastermachetier]

Ordered! Can't wait to try these out dude, got a little side-project I can test these out on 

You guys are awesome, can't wait to get my hands on these.

[mastermachetier]

Alright so lets see if you can recommend me a switch. My favorite switches are in this order Alps Orange , Buckling Springs, MX Clear, MX Blue

Judging by your preferences, I'd say you need custom springs, Aristotle clicky stems, and put those inside a Zealio housing.

Zealiostotles. 65g Zealios + Aristotle Stems. Best clicky MX mount switch ever. More tactile, louder, and crisper than MX Blues.

Where do i get my hands on these Aristotle Stems?