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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Vailen on Sat, 08 June 2019, 12:11:18
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Hello everyone. I am new to this forum and have a question for the very knowledgeable people here regarding key switches.
I bought the KBDfans 72 key switch tester. I really enjoy comparing the feel for all the switch types. I decided to do more research on switches and quickly learned that we have many more switch types available. I was curious so I created an Excel spreadsheet that lists every key switch I can find. I would like to post the file on this web site (if appropriate) for feedback. So far my list has 190 different switches.
I have found numerous web sites that list different switch types but not one source that has a comprehensive list. Can anyone recommend sources that, collectively, provide details of every key switch currently available - including proprietary switches like Razer’s new optical-mechanical switch.
Thanks for your help!
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Are you looking at doing just stock switches, or are you planning on listing all the modifications as well? That would be so much information haha
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Thanks for your reply. Can you give me an example of a non-stock switch? I am assuming I am only collecting information about stock switches, which I interpret to mean switches that are mass produced. I do not want to collect data on unique switches - that would require an encyclopedia.
What I hope to do is eventually create a switch tester with every switch available.
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Thanks for your reply. Can you give me an example of a non-stock switch? I am assuming I am only collecting information about stock switches, which I interpret to mean switches that are mass produced. I do not want to collect data on unique switches - that would require an encyclopedia. 😃
A lot of people end up interchanging switch housings, springs, and stems.
I am currently using:
-Zeal Housings
-Vinatge Black stems (Silent black on spacebar)
-62g Stainless Steel Springs (67g gold spring on the spacebar)
-Lubed with 3204 (205g0 on the spacebar)
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OMG. Ok. Let’s stick with stock switches that are not modified or enhanced. :thumb:
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I have attached an Excel file that has the list below (with additional data). So far I have a list of 191 switches. However, I do not know if any of these switches are duplicates (e.g., same switch with more than one name). I also do not know the stem color and the type of switch (linear, tactile, or clicky) for many of these entries. In the Excel file I am also collecting data on operating force, peak force, activation point, total travel, and lifespan.
Archdill made a very good point earlier in this thread. I am narrowing my list to stock switches available from the manufacturer, or possibly older switches that were mass produced but no longer made. I am not including modified or enhanced switches.
If any of you have time to look at the list I compiled and help me fill-in the blanks, your time is greatly appreciated. Afterwards I will post the final list and keep the list updated.
Thanks for your help!
Vailen
(I accidentally uploaded the Excel file twice. Both files are the same.)
# Brand Type Switch name / Stem Color
1 Aliaz 100g
2 Aliaz 60g
3 Aliaz 70g
4 Aliaz 80g
5 Cherry MX Linear Black
6 Cherry MX Clicky Blue
7 Cherry MX Tactile Brown
8 Cherry MX Tactile Clear
9 Cherry MX Linear Gray
10 Cherry MX Tactile Gray
11 Cherry MX Clicky Green
12 Cherry MX Hirose Orange
13 Cherry MX Linear Red
14 Cherry MX RGB Black
15 Cherry MX RGB Blue
16 Cherry MX RGB Brown
17 Cherry MX RGB Red
18 Cherry MX Linear RGB Silent Pink
19 Cherry MX RGB Silver
20 Cherry MX Linear Silent Black
21 Cherry MX Linear Silent Red
22 Cherry MX Linear Speed Silver
23 Cherry MX White
24 Fukka Tactile Black Alps - Complicated
25 Fukka Tactile Black Alps - Simplified
26 Fukka Tactile White Alps - Complicated
27 Fukka Tactile White Alps - Simplified
28 Gateron Linear Black
29 Gateron Clicky Blue
30 Gateron Tactile Brown
31 Gateron Linear Clear
32 Gateron Clicky Green
33 Gateron Milk Black
34 Gateron Milk Blue
35 Gateron Milk Brown
36 Gateron Milk Clear
37 Gateron Milk Green
38 Gateron Milk Red
39 Gateron Milk Yellow
40 Gateron Linear Red
41 Gateron RGB Black
42 Gateron RGB Blue
43 Gateron RGB Brown
44 Gateron RGB Green
45 Gateron RGB Red
46 Gateron RGB SMD Black
47 Gateron RGB SMD Blue
48 Gateron RGB SMD Brown
49 Gateron RGB SMD Green
50 Gateron RGB SMD Red
51 Gateron RGB SMD White
52 Gateron RGB SMD Yellow
53 Gateron Linear Silent Black
54 Gateron Tactile Silent Brown
55 Gateron Linear Silent Red
56 Gateron SMD Black
57 Gateron SMD Blue
58 Gateron SMD Brown
59 Gateron SMD Clear
60 Gateron SMD Green
61 Gateron SMD Red
62 Gateron SMD Yellow
63 Gateron Linear Yellow
64 Gateron Tactile
65 Gateron Tactile
66 Gateron Tactile
67 Gateron Tactile
68 Gateron Tactile
69 Greetech RGB SMD Black
70 Greetech RGB SMD Blue
71 Greetech RGB SMD Brown
72 Greetech RGB SMD Green
73 Greetech RGB SMD Red
74 Healios Linear 67g (Orange)
75 IBM Tactile & Clicky Buckling-Spring
76 Kaihua Tactile Hako Clear
77 Kaihua Tactile Hako Violet
78 Kaihua Tactile Pink Salt
79 Kailh Linear Berry
80 Kailh Linear Black
81 Kailh Clicky Blue
82 Kailh Linear Box Black
83 Kailh Tactile Box Brown
84 Kailh Tactile Box Burnt Orange
85 Kailh Linear Box Dark Yellow
86 Kailh Clicky Box Jade
87 Kailh Clicky Box Navy
88 Kailh Box Orange
89 Kailh Clicky Box Pale Blue
90 Kailh Box Purple
91 Kailh Linear Box Red
92 Kailh Tactile Box Royal (Purple)
93 Kailh Clicky Box White
94 Kailh Bronze
95 Kailh Tactile Brown
96 Kailh Tactile Brown
97 Kailh Linear Burgundy
98 Kailh Burnt Orange
99 Kailh Tactile Choc Dark Orange
100 Kailh Linear Choc Dark Yellow
101 Kailh Clicky Choc Pale Blue
102 Kailh Copper
103 Kailh Linear Cream
104 Kailh Dark Yellow
105 Kailh Gold
106 Kailh Hako Clear
107 Kailh Hako Royal Clear
108 Kailh Hako True
109 Kailh Hako Violet
110 Kailh Clicky Light Green
111 Kailh Navy
112 Kailh Pale Blue
113 Kailh Clicky Pink
114 Kailh Tactile Plum
115 Kailh Pro Burgandy
116 Kailh Pro Green
117 Kailh Pro Purple
118 Kailh Tactile Purple
119 Kailh Linear Red
120 Kailh Linear Red
121 Kailh RGB Black
122 Kailh RGB Blue
123 Kailh RGB Brown
124 Kailh RGB Red
125 Kailh RGB SMD Black
126 Kailh RGB SMD Blue
127 Kailh RGB SMD Brown
128 Kailh RGB SMD Red
129 Kailh Clicky Sage
130 Kailh Silver
131 Kailh Clicky Speed Bronze
132 Kailh Tactile Speed Burnt Orange
133 Kailh Tactile Speed Copper
134 Kailh Clicky Speed Gold
135 Kailh Linear Speed Silver
136 Kailh Clicky White
137 KBDfans.cn
138 Omron Tactile Romer-G Black
139 Omron Tactile Romer-G Blue
140 Omron Linear Romer-G Gray
141 Outemu Linear Black
142 Outemu Clicky Blue
143 Outemu Tactile Brown
144 Outemu DS Black
145 Outemu DS Blue
146 Outemu DS Brown
147 Outemu DS Red
148 Outemu DS Teal
149 Outemu Tactile Grey
150 Outemu Ice Blue
151 Outemu Tactile Ice Dark Purple
152 Outemu Ice Light Purple
153 Outemu Tactile Ice Purple
154 Outemu Clicky Ice Teal
155 Outemu Purple
156 Outemu Linear Red
157 Outemu RGB Black
158 Outemu RGB Blue
159 Outemu RGB Brown
160 Outemu RGB Red
161 Outemu RGB SMD Black
162 Outemu RGB SMD Blue
163 Outemu RGB SMD Brown
164 Outemu RGB SMD Red
165 Outemu Linear Silver
166 Outemu SMD Black
167 Outemu SMD Blue
168 Outemu SMD Brown
169 Outemu SMD Purple
170 Outemu SMD Red
171 Razer Green
172 Razer Orange
173 Razer Purple (Opto-Mechanical)
174 Steelseries QS1
175 Tai-Hao APC Blue
176 Tai-Hao APC Green
177 Tai-Hao APC White
178 Tealios Linear 67g
179 Topre Tactile Capacitive (55g)
180 Topre Tactile Capacitive (45g)
181 Topre Tactile Capacitive (30g)
182 Topre Tactile Capacitive (45g w/ adjustable actuation points)
183 Topre Tactile Capacitive - Silent
184 Zealios Tactile 62g
185 Zealios Tactile 65g
186 Zealios Tactile 67g
187 Zealios Tactile 78g
188 Zilents Tactile 62g (Blue)
189 Zilents Tactile 65g (Blue)
190 Zilents Tactile 67g (Blue)
191 Zilents Tactile 78g (Blue)
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I don't see
Gateron Linear Linjar switches\
Gateron Linear Glow in the dark switches
Gateron linear FEI switches
Gateron liner Tangerine switches (milky bottom)
Gateron linear Tangerine switches (black bottom)
I don't know much about them, but there is a line of Gateron Punchy switches too.
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also, Taiwan White switches (aristotle)
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also, check out this page:
https://deskthority.net/wiki/Category:List_of_all_keyboard_switches
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Thanks for the link! I was looking for a comprehensive list. I knew there were a lot of switches but OMG! Maybe collecting every switch will be more long-term. 😃
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It might be worth mentioning/adding that there are two versions of zealios/zilents. Theres the zealios/zilent v1's which have a small tactile bump than the zealios v2. They are both offered in the same weights as you have listed, though.
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Also missing the four Kailh China style box switches Noble Yellow, Ancient Grey, Chinese Red, and Glazed Green:
https://www.keychatter.com/2019/01/11/kaihua-goes-china-style-with-new-box-switches/
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Thanks for that link! What I though would be a list of about 300 switches is now 531 and climbing thanks to the two links posted on this thread.
I was interested in switches and keyboards back in the 1990s and early 2000s. I lost interest after that and recently am getting back into learning more about modern keyboards. I honestly had no idea so many mass-produced switches had been created from around 2005 until today.
Now my switch tester that has 72 switches does not seem so impressive. :D
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There are thousands of different switch types. I only have about 370 and that isn't even scratching the surface.
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I don't see
Gateron Linear Linjar switches\
Gateron Linear Glow in the dark switches
Gateron linear FEI switches
Gateron liner Tangerine switches (milky bottom)
Gateron linear Tangerine switches (black bottom)
I don't know much about them, but there is a line of Gateron Punchy switches too.
bring back glow in the dark switches pls
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There is actually a discord entirely dedicated to switch collectors that might be worth your time checking out - there are more than a couple of people, myself included, who have over 200 unique switches to their collections this far along.
Here's a link if you're interested: https://discord.gg/9Atk9fM
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Thanks for the invite! I just joined.
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I don't see
Gateron Linear Linjar switches\
Gateron Linear Glow in the dark switches
Gateron linear FEI switches
Gateron liner Tangerine switches (milky bottom)
Gateron linear Tangerine switches (black bottom)
I don't know much about them, but there is a line of Gateron Punchy switches too.
Edit: Glow in the dark switches have been made available :)
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Do people still differentiate between MX black and MX vintage black?
Also NEC blue oval switches missing from OP's list, although not from the Deskthority list.
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Do people still differentiate between MX black and MX vintage black?
MX Blacks, MX Vintage Blacks, and NOS MX Vintage Blacks are all classically used differentiations.