Post by: TheKeyCompany on Wed, 25 July 2018, 09:32:58
Update: As of this morning 10840 / 20000 switches have been claimed! WOW! This is not an MOQ, this is a gb limit.
We are pleased to announce our collaboration with C³ to bring you these limited edition switches made by Gateron.
Group buy ends August 10, 2018, or once we hit 20,000 units, whichever comes first.
*THIS IS A GROUP BUY. YOUR ORDER WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL AT LEAST October 2018
Linear MX Switch
PCB Mount
Gold Springs
Signature Tangerine Stem (HiRose Replica)
62g Gold Spring (Milky Bottom Housing)
67g Gold Spring (Black Bottom Housing)
Group buy limited to 20,000 units
Milky top housing
Sold in packs of 90, 100
Made in Gateron factory
Ships Early October 2018
EU Proxy - MyKeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/c3-tangerine-mx-switches_99/)
Original IC thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.0)
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Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 25 July 2018, 12:25:01
Post by: glubazoid on Wed, 25 July 2018, 12:41:03
Post by: heckenjoni on Wed, 25 July 2018, 13:39:27
Post by: stxfreak on Wed, 25 July 2018, 13:43:02
Post by: bisoromi on Wed, 25 July 2018, 15:14:57
Post by: razor_blade on Wed, 25 July 2018, 16:01:39
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Wed, 25 July 2018, 16:08:36
MyKeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/c3-tangerine-mx-switches_99/)
Post by: catamscott on Wed, 25 July 2018, 16:38:40
Post by: portbaron on Wed, 25 July 2018, 16:45:43
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Wed, 25 July 2018, 16:58:11
So what's the deal with these as opposed to gateron black/yellow/tealios? Just the color or is there some other thing?
Housings are stock Gateron housings. The stems are similar to Tealios. Springs are gold, feel better IMO. Mostly though I think the hype is the color. They look and feel awesome.
Post by: portbaron on Wed, 25 July 2018, 17:22:09
Post by: ARSLOCK on Wed, 25 July 2018, 19:13:21
Were new molds created for the orange stem?
I would also like to know this... is the only custom thing the orange color on the stem or is the stem a completely new mold?
Post by: nastrovje on Wed, 25 July 2018, 19:39:56
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Wed, 25 July 2018, 19:54:33
Were new molds created for the orange stem?
I would also like to know this... is the only custom thing the orange color on the stem or is the stem a completely new mold?
Not a new mold.
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 25 July 2018, 22:42:27
Post by: Sup on Thu, 26 July 2018, 07:06:51
Edit: Nevermind not a new mold.
Post by: tex_live_utility on Thu, 26 July 2018, 07:32:12
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 26 July 2018, 08:44:59
Did you guys fix the binding issue with the tops?
Which binding issue are you referring to?
Post by: DJSwayde on Thu, 26 July 2018, 09:42:21
Post by: cucgach on Thu, 26 July 2018, 09:53:28
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Post by: tex_live_utility on Thu, 26 July 2018, 09:56:48
Did you guys fix the binding issue with the tops?
Which binding issue are you referring to?
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615283#msg2615283
Post by: Okonomiyaki#2832 on Thu, 26 July 2018, 10:02:27
Did you guys fix the binding issue with the tops?
Which binding issue are you referring to?
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615283#msg2615283
What caps are u using, could the replicate the issue then remove the cap to show the tangerines?
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 26 July 2018, 10:09:22
Post by: zekkin on Thu, 26 July 2018, 10:51:10
Did you guys fix the binding issue with the tops?
Which binding issue are you referring to?
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615283#msg2615283
Hey, I've since desoldered the Tangerines from my Singa (referred to here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615446#msg2615446)) and put them in another board. I've also lubed, and spring-swapped my remaining Tangerines and put them in my E6.
I have still not had any instance of binding with these switches. And I'll say again, I find it very hard to believe I just happened to get a batch of 150 perfect switches. I'm gonna lean towards just bad luck in your batch.
Post by: schlep on Thu, 26 July 2018, 10:54:34
How's about Asia proxy?Yes, will there be an Asian proxy?
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Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 26 July 2018, 11:03:09
Do these have the hooks like the original ones? Because those destroyed keycaps.
What up homie!
You mean like the OG Hirose? No, they dont. I know what youre talking about as the proud owner of a bag of them. No issues like that.
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 26 July 2018, 11:03:49
How's about Asia proxy?Yes, will there be an Asian proxy?
Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
There is, C³ will be administrating it. I am waiting on the link. I believe they ran a GB in China for these not long ago. I will post a link as soon as I have it.
Post by: KetchyKech on Thu, 26 July 2018, 11:20:25
Post by: Atredl on Thu, 26 July 2018, 14:48:18
I’ve had this same issue with Gateron switches in the past. I hadn’t heard about it in a while so I thought they fixed it but it seems it still pops up with some switches. It’s the main reason I avoid Gateron-made switches.Did you guys fix the binding issue with the tops?
Which binding issue are you referring to?
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615283#msg2615283
Hey, I've since desoldered the Tangerines from my Singa (referred to here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615446#msg2615446)) and put them in another board. I've also lubed, and spring-swapped my remaining Tangerines and put them in my E6.
I have still not had any instance of binding with these switches. And I'll say again, I find it very hard to believe I just happened to get a batch of 150 perfect switches. I'm gonna lean towards just bad luck in your batch.
For reference I had the issue while using GMK and DSA keycaps.
Post by: Petch on Thu, 26 July 2018, 15:17:53
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 26 July 2018, 15:18:37
Am I going to need to swap the tops of these so there isn't as much wobble, or is the housing different from usual gateron housing?
Same gateron housings.
Post by: Remsky on Thu, 26 July 2018, 15:50:21
Am I going to need to swap the tops of these so there isn't as much wobble, or is the housing different from usual gateron housing?gateron stems are what cause most of the wobble, the housings are fine as far as fitment in contrast to cherry. Tangerine stems are basically tealio stems, so they wobble less than normal gats.
Post by: tex_live_utility on Thu, 26 July 2018, 20:52:09
I’ve had this same issue with Gateron switches in the past. I hadn’t heard about it in a while so I thought they fixed it but it seems it still pops up with some switches. It’s the main reason I avoid Gateron-made switches.Did you guys fix the binding issue with the tops?
Which binding issue are you referring to?
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615283#msg2615283
Hey, I've since desoldered the Tangerines from my Singa (referred to here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95157.msg2615446#msg2615446)) and put them in another board. I've also lubed, and spring-swapped my remaining Tangerines and put them in my E6.
I have still not had any instance of binding with these switches. And I'll say again, I find it very hard to believe I just happened to get a batch of 150 perfect switches. I'm gonna lean towards just bad luck in your batch.
For reference I had the issue while using GMK and DSA keycaps.
I did my experiment with Tai-Hao Cubic bottom-row caps.
Interestingly, I can't replicate the issue with the very same switches I took that video on -- they're still in the tester where I put them originally. I'll experiment a little more. It also didn't happen in every switch, so maybe I just got a weird sample.
Post by: nickaster1 on Thu, 26 July 2018, 22:00:29
Post by: itskuroi on Thu, 26 July 2018, 23:08:56
Can someone provide a type test? I'm a little confused as to what these switches are different from Tealio beside the springs :/
housing/price
&
Did someone already made a build with these? I would love to cash out on non wobbly smooth like gateron switches but i was always disappointed everytime i ordered something new.
not mine btw
Post by: C³—Ears on Fri, 27 July 2018, 07:23:44
Guess i am handling Asia order by myself.
Please use the old fashion way. Filled the google form and i will send invoices.
Asia buy will be like old times.90 or 150 a pack.
Form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/okB10TukeqXscEzn1
Thanks everyone.
Post by: schlep on Fri, 27 July 2018, 07:36:51
Hi guys,In the google form, you asked for Paypal Address. Is that an email address or house address?
Guess i am handling Asia order by myself.
Please use the old fashion way. Filled the google form and i will send invoices.
Asia buy will be like old times.90 or 150 a pack.
Form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/okB10TukeqXscEzn1
Thanks everyone.
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 27 July 2018, 08:59:08
Can someone provide a type test? I'm a little confused as to what these switches are different from Tealio beside the springs :/
housing/price
&Did someone already made a build with these? I would love to cash out on non wobbly smooth like gateron switches but i was always disappointed everytime i ordered something new.
not mine btw
Thanks for sharing this! Ive added a link to the type test on the product page.
As of now 10840 / 20000 limit have been claimed
Post by: Sup on Fri, 27 July 2018, 09:43:08
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 27 July 2018, 09:57:20
I have a question i am tempted to get them because of the stem color to put it in a cherry housing. But why are the prices so high for a recolored gateron linear switch with a costum spring? Like the gateron black switches stock are going for 0,20 cents a piece on KBDfans but these tangerinese go for 0,60 cents for each switch. Any reasoning why it's so high?
Small run = higher prices. Gat blacks are manufactured by the millions. These are manufactured in the tens of thousands. We have to pay a premium.
Post by: befbef on Fri, 27 July 2018, 09:58:02
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Any reasoning why it's so high?Yes:
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As of now 10840 / 20000 limit have been claimed
Post by: s3vv4 on Fri, 27 July 2018, 12:23:11
Housings are stock Gateron housings. The stems are similar to Tealios. Springs are gold, feel better IMO. Mostly though I think the hype is the color. They look and feel awesome.
Not a new mold.
So it is Tealios stems with different color in Gateron housings and custom springs?
Post by: kawasaki161 on Fri, 27 July 2018, 12:56:35
Small run = higher prices. Gat blacks are manufactured by the millions. These are manufactured in the tens of thousands. We have to pay a premium.
We're definitely paying a premium considering the China GB was 375rmb for 150 switches :))
Post by: zekkin on Fri, 27 July 2018, 13:00:28
Can someone provide a type test? I'm a little confused as to what these switches are different from Tealio beside the springs :/
housing/price
&Did someone already made a build with these? I would love to cash out on non wobbly smooth like gateron switches but i was always disappointed everytime i ordered something new.
not mine btw
Thanks for sharing this! Ive added a link to the type test on the product page.
As of now 10840 / 20000 limit have been claimed
Nice! Hopefully the video can help people decide.
I really enjoy using these switches -- I think the milky colored plastic is much softer than the traditional clear Gateron top which ends up softening the sound a lot. The result is something really close to a silenced switch from Cherry when lubed with 205g0 from Switchmod.
Post by: Remsky on Fri, 27 July 2018, 13:28:26
Can someone provide a type test? I'm a little confused as to what these switches are different from Tealio beside the springs :/
housing/price
&Did someone already made a build with these? I would love to cash out on non wobbly smooth like gateron switches but i was always disappointed everytime i ordered something new.
not mine btw
Thanks for sharing this! Ive added a link to the type test on the product page.
As of now 10840 / 20000 limit have been claimed
Nice! Hopefully the video can help people decide.
I really enjoy using these switches -- I think the milky colored plastic is much softer than the traditional clear Gateron top which ends up softening the sound a lot. The result is something really close to a silenced switch from Cherry when lubed with 205g0 from Switchmod.
Ya, in my experience they are pretty quiet without the mushiness and weird travel of silent switches. Housings are good even if they are standard gat housings. The stems are tealio stems anyways. Like is it pricey? Yes. But is it terrible? No. For switches with stems from the tealio mold and better housings as well as cheaper, they are good.
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 27 July 2018, 14:37:18
Can someone provide a type test? I'm a little confused as to what these switches are different from Tealio beside the springs :/
housing/price
&Did someone already made a build with these? I would love to cash out on non wobbly smooth like gateron switches but i was always disappointed everytime i ordered something new.
not mine btw
Thanks for sharing this! Ive added a link to the type test on the product page.
As of now 10840 / 20000 limit have been claimed
Nice! Hopefully the video can help people decide.
I really enjoy using these switches -- I think the milky colored plastic is much softer than the traditional clear Gateron top which ends up softening the sound a lot. The result is something really close to a silenced switch from Cherry when lubed with 205g0 from Switchmod.
Thanks for the video, zekkin! I posted it on the site.
Post by: befbef on Fri, 27 July 2018, 15:40:33
Post by: alienman82 on Fri, 27 July 2018, 17:31:31
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 27 July 2018, 17:52:45
nothing against these as they're more about looks than anything, but hopefully they're better than real hirose switches. they're terrible.
Lol. They’re worlds better than the OG HiRose. They just look like them.
Post by: Remsky on Fri, 27 July 2018, 19:01:10
nothing against these as they're more about looks than anything, but hopefully they're better than real hirose switches. they're terrible.I have both, they are better than hirose.
Post by: CapnHighlands on Sun, 29 July 2018, 21:34:02
Post by: Remsky on Mon, 30 July 2018, 01:57:55
Does anyone know if this stem is actually different from regular Gateron linear stems or if it's just the same stem in a different color?same stem as a tealio
Post by: befbef on Mon, 30 July 2018, 02:16:37
Post by: cucgach on Mon, 30 July 2018, 05:01:39
Hi guys,
Guess i am handling Asia order by myself.
Please use the old fashion way. Filled the google form and i will send invoices.
Asia buy will be like old times.90 or 150 a pack.
Form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/okB10TukeqXscEzn1
Thanks everyone.
Filled in the form but haven't received any emails yet. Can you help to confirm/validate? thanks.
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 30 July 2018, 22:25:08
What's the difference of a Tealio stem to a Gateron stem? I have both but can't see any difference.
i don't think there's a discernable or notable difference, but i could be wrong
the main difference is the housing and spring
Post by: befbef on Tue, 31 July 2018, 02:24:28
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Tue, 31 July 2018, 17:43:47
Housing - Stock gateron
Stem - Supposedly the same as tealio which is apparently the same as stock gateron linears? I haven't tried tealios but I assumed the stem would be slightly different/tuned and Zeal would own the mould and therefore have exclusivity over its use, in the same way as Zealios. It would make sense to me however if the tealio stem is the same as a stock gateron linears as gat linears are pretty great imo.
Spring - Seemingly the only difference, custom gold
So if one doesn't care about colour, surely the sensible choice would be to buy some gat blacks or other linear colour and some gold springs?
Post by: portbaron on Tue, 31 July 2018, 19:00:57
I mean, the color kind of is the whole point. Limited edition color palet and spring. And they are still a bit cheaper than tealios. I was planning on getting another set of gateron blacks or tealios and change the springs, but these came along so why not I thought.
So if one doesn't care about colour, surely the sensible choice would be to buy some gat blacks or other linear colour and some gold springs?
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Tue, 31 July 2018, 19:23:50
Not trying to be a **** here but I'm really struggling to see what the value is in these switches apart from being a different colour? (which I realise is more than enough for a lot of people). From reading the thread my understanding is as follows, please correct anywhere I'm wrong:
Housing - Stock gateron
Stem - Supposedly the same as tealio which is apparently the same as stock gateron linears? I haven't tried tealios but I assumed the stem would be slightly different/tuned and Zeal would own the mould and therefore have exclusivity over its use, in the same way as Zealios. It would make sense to me however if the tealio stem is the same as a stock gateron linears as gat linears are pretty great imo.
Spring - Seemingly the only difference, custom gold
So if one doesn't care about colour, surely the sensible choice would be to buy some gat blacks or other linear colour and some gold springs?
Thanks for dropping knowledge, Captain.
Post by: kim-kim on Tue, 31 July 2018, 19:46:33
Hi guys,
Guess i am handling Asia order by myself.
Please use the old fashion way. Filled the google form and i will send invoices.
Asia buy will be like old times.90 or 150 a pack.
Form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/okB10TukeqXscEzn1
Thanks everyone.
I have already filled the form, and I forgot to add note that I ordered the 62g version. Could you verify it? Thanks
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Wed, 01 August 2018, 17:27:23
I mean, the color kind of is the whole point. Limited edition color palet and spring. And they are still a bit cheaper than tealios. I was planning on getting another set of gateron blacks or tealios and change the springs, but these came along so why not I thought.
So if one doesn't care about colour, surely the sensible choice would be to buy some gat blacks or other linear colour and some gold springs?
Totally fair enough, just wanted to be sure my understanding was right. Though this raises the question that surely tealios must be using a different housing (probably the same as zealios). So I guess there is some argument for spending more on tealios for the modified housing and I suppose the purpose of these like you say is if you want a gat black but want it to be orange + the spring. If you don't care about colour then effectively the same switch can be had for much cheaper.
Not trying to be a **** here but I'm really struggling to see what the value is in these switches apart from being a different colour? (which I realise is more than enough for a lot of people). From reading the thread my understanding is as follows, please correct anywhere I'm wrong:
Housing - Stock gateron
Stem - Supposedly the same as tealio which is apparently the same as stock gateron linears? I haven't tried tealios but I assumed the stem would be slightly different/tuned and Zeal would own the mould and therefore have exclusivity over its use, in the same way as Zealios. It would make sense to me however if the tealio stem is the same as a stock gateron linears as gat linears are pretty great imo.
Spring - Seemingly the only difference, custom gold
So if one doesn't care about colour, surely the sensible choice would be to buy some gat blacks or other linear colour and some gold springs?
Thanks for dropping knowledge, Captain.
Oh no worries, I'd hardly claim to be dropping knowledge though, more just summarising the thread as I understand it!
Post by: superdoedoe on Wed, 01 August 2018, 20:32:12
Post by: amnesia0287 on Wed, 01 August 2018, 21:52:12
I mean, the color kind of is the whole point. Limited edition color palet and spring. And they are still a bit cheaper than tealios. I was planning on getting another set of gateron blacks or tealios and change the springs, but these came along so why not I thought.
So if one doesn't care about colour, surely the sensible choice would be to buy some gat blacks or other linear colour and some gold springs?
Totally fair enough, just wanted to be sure my understanding was right. Though this raises the question that surely tealios must be using a different housing (probably the same as zealios). So I guess there is some argument for spending more on tealios for the modified housing and I suppose the purpose of these like you say is if you want a gat black but want it to be orange + the spring. If you don't care about colour then effectively the same switch can be had for much cheaper.Not trying to be a **** here but I'm really struggling to see what the value is in these switches apart from being a different colour? (which I realise is more than enough for a lot of people). From reading the thread my understanding is as follows, please correct anywhere I'm wrong:
Housing - Stock gateron
Stem - Supposedly the same as tealio which is apparently the same as stock gateron linears? I haven't tried tealios but I assumed the stem would be slightly different/tuned and Zeal would own the mould and therefore have exclusivity over its use, in the same way as Zealios. It would make sense to me however if the tealio stem is the same as a stock gateron linears as gat linears are pretty great imo.
Spring - Seemingly the only difference, custom gold
So if one doesn't care about colour, surely the sensible choice would be to buy some gat blacks or other linear colour and some gold springs?
Thanks for dropping knowledge, Captain.
Oh no worries, I'd hardly claim to be dropping knowledge though, more just summarising the thread as I understand it!
There are no stock Gateron switches with milk tops and black bottoms that I am aware of.
Post by: Darknight00z on Thu, 02 August 2018, 06:51:10
Post by: superdoedoe on Thu, 02 August 2018, 08:13:24
Post by: dantambok on Thu, 02 August 2018, 08:43:26
Hi guys,
Guess i am handling Asia order by myself.
Please use the old fashion way. Filled the google form and i will send invoices.
Asia buy will be like old times.90 or 150 a pack.
Form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/okB10TukeqXscEzn1
Thanks everyone.
Does this include shipping? Also, is this for the black bottomor milky bottom?
Post by: TechieWeirdo on Fri, 03 August 2018, 02:50:18
Hi guys,
Guess i am handling Asia order by myself.
Please use the old fashion way. Filled the google form and i will send invoices.
Asia buy will be like old times.90 or 150 a pack.
Form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/okB10TukeqXscEzn1
Thanks everyone.
Does this include shipping? Also, is this for the black bottomor milky bottom?
Milky Bottom: 62g
Black Bottom: 67g
Post by: dantambok on Fri, 03 August 2018, 03:46:33
Hi guys,
Guess i am handling Asia order by myself.
Please use the old fashion way. Filled the google form and i will send invoices.
Asia buy will be like old times.90 or 150 a pack.
Form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/okB10TukeqXscEzn1
Thanks everyone.
Does this include shipping? Also, is this for the black bottomor milky bottom?
Milky Bottom: 62g
Black Bottom: 67g
I meant there's no option for that on the forms. do we just put the weight on the "Anything you want to add" ?
Post by: LightningXI on Sat, 04 August 2018, 07:32:22
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sat, 04 August 2018, 10:03:57
Can anyone weigh in on milky bottom housings? I have read and heard from some that Gateron Milky bottom housings can be scratchy relative to their black bottom counterparts. I like both 62g and 67g and can switch between the two freely, but I enjoy the look of a milky bottom as well. Would there be any noticeable difference between the variants?
Milky bot is extremely scratchy. Black bottom is definitely the way to go
Post by: Darknight00z on Sat, 04 August 2018, 12:30:34
Post by: clukky7 on Tue, 07 August 2018, 07:14:39
Post by: s3vv4 on Thu, 09 August 2018, 17:23:38
Post by: amnesia0287 on Thu, 09 August 2018, 17:34:57
Still no clear answer as to what this really is, so I decided to cancelled my order.
What do you mean? I already have 2 boards with tangies. They are great. What is unclear?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 09 August 2018, 22:09:41
Still no clear answer as to what this really is, so I decided to cancelled my order.
What do you mean? I already have 2 boards with tangies. They are great. What is unclear?
whether are not they are new parts or stock gateron parts, i believe
i've heard from a few reputable people that they're just stock gateron parts (with maybe a new spring?) in funky colors
but no way to say for sure
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 10 August 2018, 09:56:25
Post by: superdoedoe on Sun, 12 August 2018, 04:10:59
Post by: ballinboyz on Sun, 12 August 2018, 04:16:42
Did C3 ever invoice for the Asia buyers?
I have not been invoiced yet. Also, the Asia GB form did not include a field for selecting between 62g and 67g, and I'm not sure how that's going to work :\
Edit: Was able to confirm my switch weighting selection with C3 through PM. Looking forward to invoice now :)
Post by: C³—Ears on Sun, 12 August 2018, 07:14:56
Did C3 ever invoice for the Asia buyers?
I have not been invoiced yet. Also, the Asia GB form did not include a field for selecting between 62g and 67g, and I'm not sure how that's going to work :\
Edit: Was able to confirm my switch weighting selection with C3 through PM. Looking forward to invoice now :)
Sorry guys. We have gone to visit EVE's factory in another city. We just got back.I will start sending invoices today,and i will pm those who havent chose housing.
Post by: young_won on Tue, 28 August 2018, 20:07:05
Did C3 ever invoice for the Asia buyers?
I have not been invoiced yet. Also, the Asia GB form did not include a field for selecting between 62g and 67g, and I'm not sure how that's going to work :\
Edit: Was able to confirm my switch weighting selection with C3 through PM. Looking forward to invoice now :)
Sorry guys. We have gone to visit EVE's factory in another city. We just got back.I will start sending invoices today,and i will pm those who havent chose housing.
I have not been able to pay the paypal invoice later than expected :(
I was on a business trip.
Post by: C³—Ears on Sat, 08 September 2018, 03:49:52
I will keep you guys in the loop.
Here's a pic and there are 40,000 switches need to sort out by hands. please be patience
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Post by: rope on Sat, 08 September 2018, 04:14:47
It's still a long way to get these switches to you guys. But we got the switches today. We will start packing it and ship to TKC and etc.:eek:
I will keep you guys in the loop.
Here's a pic and there are 40,000 switches need to sort out by hands. please be patience
(Attachment Link)
Post by: Jkush463 on Sat, 08 September 2018, 11:01:16
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 08 September 2018, 11:39:59
It's still a long way to get these switches to you guys. But we got the switches today. We will start packing it and ship to TKC and etc.
I will keep you guys in the loop.
Here's a pic and there are 40,000 switches need to sort out by hands. please be patience
(Attachment Link)
I hope you have a high accuracy weighing scale that would make it easier to sort, instead of counting each switch.
Post by: Poblopuablo on Sat, 08 September 2018, 11:49:05
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Sat, 08 September 2018, 11:54:03
Link says sold out.
We have extras we will release once the GB is fulfilled.
Post by: Poblopuablo on Sat, 08 September 2018, 15:20:22
Post by: Mcnos on Sat, 08 September 2018, 18:36:30
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 13 September 2018, 09:48:02
For those that missed it, we have limited pre-order slots available.
Offered in quantities of 10 switches. While supplies last!
Each order will receive a limited edition Tangerine sticker designed in collaboration with Qlavier, Lexick Design, and TKC.
Link to buy at TKC (https://thekey.company)
Post by: sana on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:28:34
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:59:58
Can I add to my previous order and have shipping discounted?
Send an email to orders@thekey.company and reference your order number or email you used to place the orders. I’ll refund the shipping difference.
Post by: sana on Thu, 13 September 2018, 19:24:30
Can I add to my previous order and have shipping discounted?
Send an email to orders@thekey.company and reference your order number or email you used to place the orders. I’ll refund the shipping difference.
Thanks, got it taken care of :)
Post by: C³—Ears on Fri, 14 September 2018, 02:22:07
Post by: cucgach on Fri, 14 September 2018, 18:41:26
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Post by: dantambok on Fri, 14 September 2018, 21:56:15
How's about the orders from Asia?
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Same question. Though i ordered 200 from TKC and 150 directly from C3
Post by: C³—Ears on Sat, 15 September 2018, 03:23:33
How's about the orders from Asia?ship out everything
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Post by: dantambok on Sat, 15 September 2018, 03:25:48
Post by: C³—Ears on Sat, 15 September 2018, 03:35:25
When do you estimate to ship orders from asia? also, what courier? thanks!All ship out 3days ago. Ems shipping. I just too busy have no time to write tracking number on PayPal.
As i said before everything have been shipped out. Asia order will received early than TKC order cause i ship yours directly. TKC have to wait for them to get it but i think it won't be too late. Just wait a few days. International shipping don't work on weekends.
Post by: dantambok on Sat, 15 September 2018, 05:00:31
Post by: cucgach on Sun, 16 September 2018, 00:29:36
Post by: cucgach on Sun, 16 September 2018, 12:27:52
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Post by: Tonkatonk on Mon, 24 September 2018, 15:57:26
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Mon, 24 September 2018, 17:43:14
Have the TKC orders started shipping?
Not yet. Should be here in the next few days.
Post by: rope on Tue, 25 September 2018, 05:09:28
Post by: dantambok on Tue, 25 September 2018, 07:27:55
Post by: T0mb3ry on Tue, 25 September 2018, 11:55:56
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Wed, 26 September 2018, 08:22:05
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Post by: Jkshowman on Sat, 29 September 2018, 11:44:40
Post by: Jkush463 on Sat, 29 September 2018, 12:51:51
Post by: Mcnos on Sat, 29 September 2018, 15:53:50
Hello! Can anyone else confirm how smooth the milky bottoms compare to the stock gateron milky bottoms?
I have both coming in, I can tell you after I receive them.
Post by: dantambok on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:38:52
Post by: C³—Ears on Sun, 30 September 2018, 04:52:28
Hello! Can anyone else confirm how smooth the milky bottoms compare to the stock gateron milky bottoms?Havent compare those to the stock gateron. But personal i think milky housing and black housing are the same. :thumb:
Post by: cucgach on Sun, 30 September 2018, 07:05:06
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Post by: catamscott on Mon, 01 October 2018, 17:49:12
Post by: Regret on Thu, 04 October 2018, 10:47:43
Post by: mustcode on Thu, 04 October 2018, 12:35:08
Post by: Helldrop on Wed, 07 November 2018, 05:59:17
I tried combining Tangerine with Halo True using Kustom spring named Hing 62g.
Compared to Holy Panda, it has less elasticity but smoother. Also, in my judgement the typing sound is better.
Post by: C³—Ears on Wed, 07 November 2018, 08:24:57
(Attachment Link)Wow，this looks great man. Well done :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
I tried combining Tangerine with Halo True using Kustom spring named Hing 62g.
Compared to Holy Panda, it has less elasticity but smoother. Also, in my judgement the typing sound is better.
Post by: C³—Ears on Wed, 07 November 2018, 08:27:43
Post by: CYFX on Wed, 07 November 2018, 10:54:27
Post by: catamscott on Wed, 07 November 2018, 12:38:24
I’d be down for another round. I want to pickup some milky top and bottoms this time.
same, i like the milky top/black bottom but would gladly spring for 90 milky top/bottoms. i think early next year would be better than this year though. lol i still haven't lubed the majority of my tangerines and god knows it'll take me until next year to finally finish them all
Post by: Jkush463 on Wed, 07 November 2018, 16:35:59
Post by: Ashardalon on Wed, 07 November 2018, 20:58:24
Post by: xoxox1029 on Mon, 12 November 2018, 21:38:51
Post by: oldcat on Sun, 02 December 2018, 20:53:44
Eager to compare them with retooled blacks and Tealios!
Post by: C³—Ears on Thu, 06 December 2018, 10:31:35
Btw, just got my discord set up. Here it is: https://discord.gg/U3mna5h
Post by: cucgach on Fri, 07 December 2018, 07:36:37
Post by: C³—Ears on Sat, 08 December 2018, 08:08:22
just happen to know that there is a sticker shipped with the switches, but i don't have it.. a little regret though :(Orders from TKC have stickers.But if you ordered from me, i dont have that....
Post by: oldcat on Sun, 20 January 2019, 15:10:13
Post by: nasp on Sun, 20 January 2019, 17:52:52
Time for another round?
Hope so. I very much like my tangerines
Post by: oldcat on Sun, 20 January 2019, 18:32:58
just happen to know that there is a sticker shipped with the switches, but i don't have it.. a little regret though :(Orders from TKC have stickers.But if you ordered from me, i dont have that....
Please ears, lets do another round!
I need more of these
Post by: macclack on Sun, 20 January 2019, 23:19:12
Post by: eyedrop on Sun, 20 January 2019, 23:37:42
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 20 January 2019, 23:45:45
Are people using the tangerine with the stock spring? Or you guys prefer a different weight? Just curious.
The stock in the milky bottom was too light for me. I used stock black bottom in my LZ CLS ms board (lubed springs only). I really like them a lot
Post by: macclack on Mon, 21 January 2019, 00:08:13
Are people using the tangerine with the stock spring? Or you guys prefer a different weight? Just curious.
At first the 62g spring felt too light so I swapped them out with 68g springs. But I've since gone back to the original 62gs because they've grown on me to the point where I actually prefer them to heavier linear switches. That said, I leave 68g springs in the space bar and a couple other modifier keys so I don't accidentally press them.
Post by: Darknight00z on Mon, 21 January 2019, 08:44:27
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 21 January 2019, 11:42:30
I'm surprised people want R2 when the Linjär GB is going on. The Tangerines are 2x the price of the Linjär and they are fairly similar. Just saying...
Honestly I don't think they will be similar. I bought 70 Linjar but only for its colorway. My experience has been that Tangerines are smoother than a few other Gateron switches.
Post by: callmetal on Wed, 23 January 2019, 08:08:08
It isn't seen when you have keycaps on.
Post by: DasGnome on Wed, 23 January 2019, 08:56:01
I'm sorry, I don't get it. Why buy a switch for its colorway?
It isn't seen when you have keycaps on.
Not necessarily. Clear and floating key cases do exist. Even if you don't see it, sometimes people want that extra color matching for fun. It's nice to know everything matches, and you can admire it even when cleaning!
Also, the colorway can distinguish them from other switches. Most of these have non-standard springs and housings. Before Novelkeys was stocking milky tops/black bottoms, only Tangerine had it. Linjar has an all nylon housing. Material is very important for sound.
Pretty good deal for only 10-30 cents more than normal Gaterons.
Post by: callmetal on Wed, 23 January 2019, 09:04:19
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 23 January 2019, 11:00:13
I'm going to say that a Gateron blue housing & stem with j-spacers (lube between to j-spacer and stem to eliminate slight click noise) and a tangerine spring is the best combo I've found for jailhouse to date.
Kinda like a short travel holy panda that has been silenced.
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Wed, 23 January 2019, 11:13:31
by the by... I accidentally discovered that the stock springs in the milky tangerines are pretty nifty for jailhouse mods. For some reason, the springs (already the shorter end of mx springs) compress down really far allowing for jailhouse modded switches to have more travel after the bump.
I'm going to say that a Gateron blue housing & stem with j-spacers (lube between to j-spacer and stem to eliminate slight click noise) and a tangerine spring is the best combo I've found for jailhouse to date.
Kinda like a short travel holy panda that has been silenced.
Nice! I want to try that. Does anyone stock the J spacers?
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 23 January 2019, 11:15:26
by the by... I accidentally discovered that the stock springs in the milky tangerines are pretty nifty for jailhouse mods. For some reason, the springs (already the shorter end of mx springs) compress down really far allowing for jailhouse modded switches to have more travel after the bump.
I'm going to say that a Gateron blue housing & stem with j-spacers (lube between to j-spacer and stem to eliminate slight click noise) and a tangerine spring is the best combo I've found for jailhouse to date.
Kinda like a short travel holy panda that has been silenced.
Nice! I want to try that. Does anyone stock the J spacers?
thevankeyboards had them for a while but they are now sold out :(
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 23 January 2019, 11:38:00
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2684829
I've not tested this design so I cannot vouch for it.
Post by: DasGnome on Wed, 23 January 2019, 11:40:46
by the by... I accidentally discovered that the stock springs in the milky tangerines are pretty nifty for jailhouse mods. For some reason, the springs (already the shorter end of mx springs) compress down really far allowing for jailhouse modded switches to have more travel after the bump.
I'm going to say that a Gateron blue housing & stem with j-spacers (lube between to j-spacer and stem to eliminate slight click noise) and a tangerine spring is the best combo I've found for jailhouse to date.
Kinda like a short travel holy panda that has been silenced.
Nice! I want to try that. Does anyone stock the J spacers?
thevankeyboards had them for a while but they are now sold out :(
You can get orings that feel nearly the same, like 95% as good. https://old.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5rf8dw/jailhouse_blues_w_orings_guide/ (https://old.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5rf8dw/jailhouse_blues_w_orings_guide/) $13 on Amazon for a 1000 pack.
Post by: William_S_Jones on Wed, 23 January 2019, 21:20:22
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Post by: oldcat on Wed, 23 January 2019, 22:33:49
I'm sorry, I don't get it. Why buy a switch for its colorway?
It isn't seen when you have keycaps on.
Supporting Ikea/Sweden!
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 21 February 2019, 10:00:16
I'm sorry, I don't get it. Why buy a switch for its colorway?
It isn't seen when you have keycaps on.
For the same reason people install chrome parts on their engine. Im a big fan of matching switches to the board. Just my $0.02
Post by: C³—Ears on Mon, 11 March 2019, 00:56:39
So how about a Round 2?
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 11 March 2019, 02:08:53
We def want to bring this back. For the price,we can't negotiate a better price with Gateron and we do need to pay a lot of tax when exporting things. Actually, with TKC handling this buy,it saved a lot of shipping fees.
So how about a Round 2?
All in, all in. Let's get this going.
How about adding Novelkeys as a proxy for US buyers?
Post by: PikaJoyce on Mon, 11 March 2019, 02:36:49
Good idea. I mean he's already proxy for linjar as well as for so why not tangerines as well? :)We def want to bring this back. For the price,we can't negotiate a better price with Gateron and we do need to pay a lot of tax when exporting things. Actually, with TKC handling this buy,it saved a lot of shipping fees.
So how about a Round 2?
All in, all in. Let's get this going.
How about adding Novelkeys as a proxy for US buyers?
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 11 March 2019, 16:05:42
Post by: T0mb3ry on Mon, 11 March 2019, 16:14:38
All in for a R2. The milky housings are too scratchy so I vote for the black bottom clear tops. The springs in R1 were pretty good on that verse as well.
I've the opposite experience with milky housing. Maybe because i mod these heavily (lubing all possible contact points)
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 11 March 2019, 16:18:27
I need milky tangerines asap. :( I already used most of my 270 tangerines and i have at least two upcoming builds.
Me too!
Plan to buy more this time around. Great switches.
Post by: Jinnnxxu on Mon, 11 March 2019, 20:05:16
Post by: tex_live_utility on Mon, 11 March 2019, 20:43:53
I need milky tangerines asap. :( I already used most of my 270 tangerines and i have at least two upcoming builds.All in for a R2. The milky housings are too scratchy so I vote for the black bottom clear tops. The springs in R1 were pretty good on that verse as well.
I've the opposite experience with milky housing. Maybe because i mod these heavily (lubing all possible contact points)
Can confirm, the milky bottoms are a lot less smooth (and sound worse) than the black ones. But they take lube just fine, as you found.
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 11 March 2019, 22:50:09
I need milky tangerines asap. :( I already used most of my 270 tangerines and i have at least two upcoming builds.All in for a R2. The milky housings are too scratchy so I vote for the black bottom clear tops. The springs in R1 were pretty good on that verse as well.
I've the opposite experience with milky housing. Maybe because i mod these heavily (lubing all possible contact points)
Can confirm, the milky bottoms are a lot less smooth (and sound worse) than the black ones. But they take lube just fine, as you found.
I do not have the black bottom ones, my milky bottom ones are scratchy before lubing but scratchiness largely goes away after a thin 3204 lube.
Post by: T0mb3ry on Tue, 12 March 2019, 18:03:38
I need milky tangerines asap. :( I already used most of my 270 tangerines and i have at least two upcoming builds.All in for a R2. The milky housings are too scratchy so I vote for the black bottom clear tops. The springs in R1 were pretty good on that verse as well.
I've the opposite experience with milky housing. Maybe because i mod these heavily (lubing all possible contact points)
Can confirm, the milky bottoms are a lot less smooth (and sound worse) than the black ones. But they take lube just fine, as you found.
The milky tangerines if lubed properly do not need to hide from any other switches in terms of smoothness. Yes there is a slight scratch in a raw switch but the lube eliminates it. If you prefer raw switch then this will be an issue.
How they sound is honestly a subjective thing. Fact is, they have the deepest sound from all mx switches so far - due to their soft plastic. Also the softer milky plastic does affect bottom out greatly and makes those the softest non silent mx switch. That all is of course for everyone a subjective preference. If someone likes high pitched sound switches with harsh bottoming out, then the milky switch is the worst choice. But if you do like those properties, then its the best.
Post by: oldcat on Tue, 12 March 2019, 18:05:37
I need milky tangerines asap. :( I already used most of my 270 tangerines and i have at least two upcoming builds.All in for a R2. The milky housings are too scratchy so I vote for the black bottom clear tops. The springs in R1 were pretty good on that verse as well.
I've the opposite experience with milky housing. Maybe because i mod these heavily (lubing all possible contact points)
Can confirm, the milky bottoms are a lot less smooth (and sound worse) than the black ones. But they take lube just fine, as you found.
The milky tangerines if lubed properly do not need to hide from any other switches in terms of smoothness. Yes there is a slight scratch in a raw switch but the lube eliminates it. If you prefer raw switch then this will be an issue.
How they sound is honestly a subjective thing. Fact is, they have the deepest sound from all mx switches so far - due to their soft plastic. Also the softer milky plastic does affect bottom out greatly and makes those the softest non silent mx switch. That all is of course for everyone a subjective preference. If someone likes high pitched sound switches with harsh bottoming out, then the milky switch is the worst choice. But if you do like those properties, then its the best.
Agree that the bottoming out on a Gateron milky bottom feels a bit soft. And it is a preference thing.
Post by: macclack on Tue, 12 March 2019, 23:21:59
I need milky tangerines asap. :( I already used most of my 270 tangerines and i have at least two upcoming builds.All in for a R2. The milky housings are too scratchy so I vote for the black bottom clear tops. The springs in R1 were pretty good on that verse as well.
I really like the milky bottom ones. They've been on my daily driver for about 2 months now. Lube helps but I also appreciate the soft landing.
I've the opposite experience with milky housing. Maybe because i mod these heavily (lubing all possible contact points)
Can confirm, the milky bottoms are a lot less smooth (and sound worse) than the black ones. But they take lube just fine, as you found.
The milky tangerines if lubed properly do not need to hide from any other switches in terms of smoothness. Yes there is a slight scratch in a raw switch but the lube eliminates it. If you prefer raw switch then this will be an issue.
How they sound is honestly a subjective thing. Fact is, they have the deepest sound from all mx switches so far - due to their soft plastic. Also the softer milky plastic does affect bottom out greatly and makes those the softest non silent mx switch. That all is of course for everyone a subjective preference. If someone likes high pitched sound switches with harsh bottoming out, then the milky switch is the worst choice. But if you do like those properties, then its the best.
Agree that the bottoming out on a Gateron milky bottom feels a bit soft. And it is a preference thing.