[GB] PURPLE/CLEAR ZEALIO SWITCHES (Complete)

[Zeal]

Did I miss it somewhere but when is R2?

Tweaking the darker purples a bit before approving them for samples. Once I get them on hand and everything's A-OK, a GB will launch. By the looks of it, maybe around mid-Jan.

[Waateva]

Any chance at a stock tactile zealios at 60g or under in the future?

Not for R2, sorry.

What are the switch weights going to be for round 2?

62g, 65g, 67g, 78g

Count me in for 78g!

[iamtootallforthis]

That quickly, wow! I look forward to getting more switches.

[xondat]

Did I miss it somewhere but when is R2?

Tweaking the darker purples a bit before approving them for samples. Once I get them on hand and everything's A-OK, a GB will launch. By the looks of it, maybe around mid-Jan.

When is shipping planned? I want to try a 67g next to a 78g before I buy 100 of them; already have everything but 78g 

[iamtootallforthis]

Will the price per switch be the same as R1?

[diqkiq]

Any chance you are working with input club on making the R2 available for their upcoming tkl keyboard?

[Elrick]

Did I miss it somewhere but when is R2?

Tweaking the darker purples a bit before approving them for samples. Once I get them on hand and everything's A-OK, a GB will launch. By the looks of it, maybe around mid-Jan.

When is shipping planned? I want to try a 67g next to a 78g before I buy 100 of them; already have everything but 78g 

Same here, anxiously waiting for the Supreme 78g's  .

[m1kehonch0]

I'm so glad I took the time to read through a good chunk of this thread. Glad to hear Zealios will be back and even better in the near future.

[lanyusea]

Glad to here that it will be in mid-Jan!

[LeandreN]

Did i hear 78g Zealios? Holy ****, need to prepare now!

[64rky]

Hi all

This is a long shot,  but I would like to test out the 65g and 67g purple tactical, I have a few spare of the 62g, so happy to either trade or I'll buy them off you.

Thank you so much in advance.

[Waateva]

Hi all

This is a long shot,  but I would like to test out the 65g and 67g purple tactical, I have a few spare of the 62g, so happy to either trade or I'll buy them off you.

Thank you so much in advance.

I had a 65g and 67g that I had bought to test out but sold them to someone for testing as well over on reddit.  They may still have them, but it was a couple months ago.

[sneaky0]

Will the housing be the same?

[Vozella]

Hey Zeal, when will you restock the tactile zealios?

Zeal is planning do another group buy with new switches. I believe the tactile ones will come in variants of 65g, 67g, and 78g with different shades of purple for the stem to tell the difference. I can't help on the date side of things but I know there won't be a "re-stock" of the first round.

Why are there no more 62g? I bought a sample pack and prefer teh 62g.

[xondat]

Hey Zeal, when will you restock the tactile zealios?

Zeal is planning do another group buy with new switches. I believe the tactile ones will come in variants of 65g, 67g, and 78g with different shades of purple for the stem to tell the difference. I can't help on the date side of things but I know there won't be a "re-stock" of the first round.

Why are there no more 62g? I bought a sample pack and prefer teh 62g.

There are 4 variants but new stems for 62g, 67g and 78g I thought

[Steezus]

Hey Zeal, when will you restock the tactile zealios?

Zeal is planning do another group buy with new switches. I believe the tactile ones will come in variants of 65g, 67g, and 78g with different shades of purple for the stem to tell the difference. I can't help on the date side of things but I know there won't be a "re-stock" of the first round.

Why are there no more 62g? I bought a sample pack and prefer the 62g.

I believe originally Zeal was thinking of dropping it due to lack of interest but it seems that for next round it will still be available

62g, 65g, 67g, 78g

[Dog]

Hi all

This is a long shot,  but I would like to test out the 65g and 67g purple tactical, I have a few spare of the 62g, so happy to either trade or I'll buy them off you.

Thank you so much in advance.

I have a few 65g tactiles from a failed project. If I don't have to guarantee the switches are functional on a board, I can send you a few if you pay shipping.

[tofgerl]

A lot of people (or so it seems) have said that the Zealios are Close to Matias Quiet Clicks, but I have just built my first QC board, and I have to say - not even close. Zealios are much more tactile, and while they're certainly the closest I've tried, they're still too close to browns.

[64rky]

Hi all

This is a long shot,  but I would like to test out the 65g and 67g purple tactical, I have a few spare of the 62g, so happy to either trade or I'll buy them off you.

Thank you so much in advance.

I have a few 65g tactiles from a failed project. If I don't have to guarantee the switches are functional on a board, I can send you a few if you pay shipping.

Perfect,  will pm you,  thank you!

[roostrc0gburn]

so when is Round 2?

[Zeal]

so when is Round 2?

Soon, samples are still under production and testing. Just called my Gateron rep and requested them to expedite their samples.

[roostrc0gburn]

so when is Round 2?

Soon, samples are still under production and testing. Just called my Gateron rep and requested them to expedite their samples.

Q1? Q2? if not, ok. just wondering

[KaminKevCrew]

so when is Round 2?

Soon, samples are still under production and testing. Just called my Gateron rep and requested them to expedite their samples.

Q1? Q2? if not, ok. just wondering

Should be this month or the next, I think.

[Zeal]

so when is Round 2?

Soon, samples are still under production and testing. Just called my Gateron rep and requested them to expedite their samples.

Q1? Q2? if not, ok. just wondering

Q1 for sure. It was supposed to launch mid January, but might end up happening around the end of January.

[KaminKevCrew]

so when is Round 2?

Soon, samples are still under production and testing. Just called my Gateron rep and requested them to expedite their samples.

Q1? Q2? if not, ok. just wondering

Q1 for sure. It was supposed to launch mid January, but might end up happening around the end of January.

I need me more switches!!!

[gadzkun]

i check it one by one just like ari said issue slap it to my board.
 and works perfectly fine in my CP-SQ without chattering..



i really love the switch cant wait for round 2 
 

[Zeal]

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

[Zorberema]

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

Ooh, awesome! Certainly didn't expect this so early!

No Tealios though Do you have any information on release-date for those?

[Zeal]

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

Ooh, awesome! Certainly didn't expect this so early!

No Tealios though Do you have any information on release-date for those?

Tealios are cancelled until further notice. If I get a huge spike of orders for R2, maybe Gateron will consider it again.

[Zorberema]

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

Ooh, awesome! Certainly didn't expect this so early!

No Tealios though Do you have any information on release-date for those?

Tealios are cancelled until further notice. If I get a huge spike of orders for R2, maybe Gateron will consider it again.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that! Hope they chage their minds after R2!

[UTEster750]

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

Ooh, awesome! Certainly didn't expect this so early!

No Tealios though Do you have any information on release-date for those?

Tealios are cancelled until further notice. If I get a huge spike of orders for R2, maybe Gateron will consider it again.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that! Hope they chage their minds after R2!

Excited about the concept of Tealios, also excited about this fresh GB, order up people! 

[xondat]

I don't mean to be that guy but TLDR the differences between R1 and R2?

[KaminKevCrew]

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

Ordered 100!

If I wanted to add more/add a few other things to my order, can I just pm you?

[KaminKevCrew]

I don't mean to be that guy but TLDR the differences between R1 and R2?

Basically, in r1 all sliders were the same colors. Now the weight will decide the slider color.

R1 also only had up to 67g, and there were linear and tactile versions. It looks like this buy will only have tactile switches, and they go up to 78g.

Also, there appears to be a 65g version with a milky bottom, which will be more heat resistant, if you're concerned about the issues that some others had when they built their boards. Imo, it isn't necessary, but I also had zero issues with the r1 zealios.

[iamtootallforthis]

I don't mean to be that guy but TLDR the differences between R1 and R2?

Slightly difference share purple for each switch weight.

65g with milky bottom housing to withstand higher soldering temperatures.

Slight changes to prevent chattering switches.

[KaminKevCrew]

I don't mean to be that guy but TLDR the differences between R1 and R2?

Slightly difference share purple for each switch weight.

65g with milky bottom housing to withstand higher soldering temperatures.

Slight changes to prevent chattering switches.

Beat you to it

[Zeal]

Thanks guys for answering for me while I slept in

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

Ordered 100!

If I wanted to add more/add a few other things to my order, can I just pm you?

PM / email me and I'll cancel your order so you can add more.

[KaminKevCrew]

Thanks guys for answerifor me while I slept in

R2 now live (GB thread awaiting approval)
http://zealpc.net/products/zealio

Ordered 100!

If I wanted to add more/add a few other things to my order, can I just pm you?

PM / email me and I'll cancel your order so you can add more.

Cool! Will do when that happens!

[tofgerl]

Also R1 had linear switches, nicknamed Tealios due to the extremely boring non-purple colour.

[Dernubenfrieken]

Also R1 had linear switches, nicknamed Tealios due to the extremely boring non-purple colour.

Uh, pretty sure tealios were going to be the aristotle inspired aqua slider clicky switches. Considering clear =/= teal.

[tofgerl]

I might be misinformed

[KaminKevCrew]

I might be misinformed

The linear switches were just called clear zealios.

[Waateva]

Also R1 had linear switches, nicknamed Tealios due to the extremely boring non-purple colour.

I think Tealios were going to be the linear switches for R2 that got canceled.

[romevi]

Also R1 had linear switches, nicknamed Tealios due to the extremely boring non-purple colour.

I think Tealios were going to be the linear switches for R2 that got canceled.

Tealios are clicky switches and have been put on the back burner for now.

[Waateva]

Also R1 had linear switches, nicknamed Tealios due to the extremely boring non-purple colour.

I think Tealios were going to be the linear switches for R2 that got canceled.

Tealios are clicky switches and have been put on the back burner for now.

Oh, don't mind me then.

[Lengradde]

Awesome to see R2 happening so soon.

I really... REALLY wish there was an MX Brown equivalent of zealios.  These gritty cherry browns are mehh.

And I wish the milky bottom was also PCB mount.

[KaminKevCrew]

Awesome to see R2 happening so soon.

I really... REALLY wish there was an MX Brown equivalent of zealios.  These gritty cherry browns are mehh.

And I wish the milky bottom was also PCB mount.

Wait... Aren't zealios basically Browns with a larger tactile bump? (more or less. I realize the spring weight is different...)

[Steezus]

Awesome to see R2 happening so soon.

I really... REALLY wish there was an MX Brown equivalent of zealios.  These gritty cherry browns are mehh.

And I wish the milky bottom was also PCB mount.

Wait... Aren't zealios basically Browns with a larger tactile bump? (more or less. I realize the spring weight is different...)

Zealios are similar to ergo-clears which are basically clears with brown springs in them.

Lengradde: If you really want you could swap the stems out of browns and put them into the Zealios.

[Lengradde]

Awesome to see R2 happening so soon.

I really... REALLY wish there was an MX Brown equivalent of zealios.  These gritty cherry browns are mehh.

And I wish the milky bottom was also PCB mount.

Wait... Aren't zealios basically Browns with a larger tactile bump? (more or less. I realize the spring weight is different...)

Zealios are similar to ergo-clears which are basically clears with brown springs in them.

Lengradde: If you really want you could swap the stems out of browns and put them into the Zealios.

Most of the grittiness of browns comes from the molding of the stem and the lack of lube.  Zeal and Gateron are providing a solution for the clear/ergo-clear users (and linear in R1).  I wouldn't mind some brown love though.

[Steezus]

Awesome to see R2 happening so soon.

I really... REALLY wish there was an MX Brown equivalent of zealios.  These gritty cherry browns are mehh.

And I wish the milky bottom was also PCB mount.

Wait... Aren't zealios basically Browns with a larger tactile bump? (more or less. I realize the spring weight is different...)

Zealios are similar to ergo-clears which are basically clears with brown springs in them.

Lengradde: If you really want you could swap the stems out of browns and put them into the Zealios.

Most of the grittiness of browns comes from the molding of the stem and the lack of lube.  Zeal and Gateron are providing a solution for the clear/ergo-clear users (and linear in R1).  I wouldn't mind some brown love though.

Well there are several options that you could do...

1. Harvest some old browns that are much smoother than newer ones.

2. Buy Linear Zealios and put weaker springs in them or even the mx brown's springs.

3. Buy current browns and lube them, you could also lube the other options for even added smoothness.

I have browns from a NIB g80-11801 and they feel quite good. I didn't anything to them other than add a clear Gateron switch top.