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Title: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: caughtquick on Fri, 10 December 2021, 10:14:51: From Keebhut, a small vendor out of Southern California comes it’s first switch, the Gateron Blue Bubblegum Linear.

Photo Album: https://imgur.com/gallery/QtEbpWG

Photographed by @[nangtendo](https://www.instagram.com/nangtendo/)

Specs:
* POM Stem
* INK Bottom Housing
* Nylon PA66 Top Housing
* 55g Actuation
* 65g Bottom Out
* 4.00mm Travel
* MX Style
* PCB Mount (5 Pin)

The color scheme for this switch is inspired by the color of bubblegum, combined with the color blue, cause why not. Hence the name, Blue Bubblegum. The materials were chosen to retain the smoothness and feel of the much loved Gateron Black Inks while using a nylon top to lower the pitch of the switch and a 65g spring rather than the heavier 80g spring in the Black Inks. This switch will come in at 70c per switch in the US and similarly priced in the rest of the world, adding taxes. The switch will also be unlubed.

IC Form: https://forms.gle/8H6tPp1Jue6aWXsb9

Vendors
US: https://keebhut.com
Mexico: https://switchclub.com.mx
Europe: https://keygem.store
SEA: https://en.zFrontier.com
OCE: https://allcaps.store
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: Fraaaan on Fri, 10 December 2021, 10:18:20: 75 cents for a KS3 Gateron?
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: caughtquick on Fri, 10 December 2021, 10:21:35: It’s an Ink Gateron with a nylon top, not a KS3
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: matthewdias on Fri, 10 December 2021, 10:21:54: How is it ink V2 if it's nylon

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Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: caughtquick on Fri, 10 December 2021, 10:24:07: Ink Bottom Housing and Ink Stem
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: stewfayew on Fri, 10 December 2021, 11:43:58: (Ink v2 stem) + (Ink v2 bottom housing) = scratchy like Ink v2
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: mvkb on Fri, 10 December 2021, 12:13:52: Nylon top best top.
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: caughtquick on Fri, 10 December 2021, 12:41:41: Yep, I prefer nylon top too so that’s why I’m running this GB. Also on the statement that these will be scratchy it’s still being decided on if we should run it with or without factory lube.
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: stewfayew on Fri, 10 December 2021, 13:41:29: Quote from: caughtquick on Fri, 10 December 2021, 12:41:41
Yep, I prefer nylon top too so that’s why I’m running this GB. Also on the statement that these will be scratchy it’s still being decided on if we should run it with or without factory lube.

They're scratchy with or without lube. I'd look into a different bottom. Or maybe a different stem would help.
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: caughtquick on Fri, 10 December 2021, 15:25:57: That would impact sound in a negative way
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: stewfayew on Fri, 10 December 2021, 18:29:15: Quote from: caughtquick on Fri, 10 December 2021, 15:25:57
That would impact sound in a negative way

so would scratch :))

glwic!
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: caughtquick on Tue, 01 March 2022, 20:35:49: I've updated the IC with a new photo album, more accurate information, and a vendor list.
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: Botty212 on Wed, 02 March 2022, 01:47:24: regional vendor = no 30$ shipping = no overpriced switches = happy EU customer
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: 3tails on Tue, 08 March 2022, 12:44:07: Will there be a sound test
Title: Re: [IC] Blue Bubblegum Linear
Post by: caughtquick on Tue, 25 October 2022, 23:57:38: Round 2 will begin October 27th, 2022. GB thread will be posted shortly.