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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Zoroaster on Sat, 11 June 2022, 01:02:18

Title: Original Cherry switches with LED cutouts
Post by: Zoroaster on Sat, 11 June 2022, 01:02:18

I've recently been on a journey to find the perfect clicky for my personal needs and have become very attached to the Cherry MX White (milk). There is one drawback though, as the original Cherry switches have no LED cutout and block all light from the PCB LEDs.

I've tried switching the White stem into a Gateron Blue housing and this works great, but introduces a little stem wobble that is undesirable.

It's my only solution to shop around and try to find the perfect housing for the white stem?

Is it possible to mod the cherry switch casings and add the LED cutout (if it is, how would I do this?)

Thanks for taking the time to listen to my ramblings

Title: Re: Original Cherry switches with LED cutouts
Post by: Zoroaster on Sat, 11 June 2022, 02:21:03

I wonder if it would make sense to use a fine-tip soldering iron to open up the LED cutout?

Title: Re: Original Cherry switches with LED cutouts
Post by: granola bar enthusiast on Sat, 11 June 2022, 12:08:12

you could try replacing the top housings with Gazzew's clear tops which have great tolerances and fit your needs

Title: Re: Original Cherry switches with LED cutouts
Post by: Zoroaster on Mon, 13 June 2022, 23:56:45

Gazzew top on Gateron Blue bottom is a perfect fit, thanks so much for the advice!