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Title: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Drum Switches (Name updated)
Post by: Designerstudio on Wed, 30 August 2023, 12:28:58
DesignerStudio

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“What else can I say, Panda is the cutest living creature ever”


Panda Drum Switches

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Hey, this is DesignerStudio. It has been a long time since our last product launch. During this period, we are working hard on a new mold that might innovate the mechanical switches. We called it the "drum" structure. We worked on this mold for nearly 2 years. And we got our patent recently. And it is the best time to show the product to the world.

Drum Structure

We have developed an innovative MX structure mold, which we call Drum Structure. The central mast adds a drum-shaped sound cavity, and when the stem pole hits the bottom housing, the bottom-out mimics the process of hitting the drumhead.
What’s more, we provide different materials for substituting the central mast such as stainless steel, brass, aluminum, carbon fiber, POM and more to present different sound performances and different travel distances. The most interesting thing that we discovered is that it can mimic the typing sounds on different plate materials.
We also renovated the LED diffuser. The ivory, translucent diffuser with the chamfered surface can provide a better and more even RGB light effect.
Last but not least, we added a structural bead on the top housing in order to provide better stem stability.

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Color design

The color theme is taken from our favorite animal of all time –the Giant Panda. Beyond that, we provide customizability to the product. We have black and white top housings, bottom housings, and stems where you can create your preferred appearance for the switches.


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Specifications

Linear
Full Nylon housing(Black or white, you can mix and match of your choice)
G1 long pole stem (mix of pom, upe, paraffin, etc.)
Spring: TBD
Pin Mounting: 5-Pin
Default Central Mast Material: TBD (Choose from Stainless Steel, Aluminum or brass)
Default Travel Distance: 4mm
Standard Factory lube or No lube


Sample Photos

We showcase the switches prototype at 2023 Gamescom. Here are some site pictures. (The keyboard is Graystudio Space65 R3)


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Pictures taken by VicentD (The keyboard is AngryMiao AM65)


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Spoiler Alert

We also designed a switch puller. Our Switch puller is 100% CNC and consists of a 6063 Aluminum handle and a Zirconia Ceramic head. The design is ergonomic, easy for users to pull switches without effort. The special head shape prevents hurting the plate. Last but not least, the head can be substituted for different uses. More details will be posted soon.


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Contact

Please Join Our Discord Channel!
https://discord.gg/3TqZ2M8Hw2
We warmly welcome everyone!


Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: suishibe on Wed, 30 August 2023, 12:35:53
I like the choice of materials
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: DirtyGingy on Wed, 30 August 2023, 12:40:44
Well, you found a way to make JWK seem interesting
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: piercejenkins on Wed, 30 August 2023, 13:03:44
Sound test video?
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: bizzlesticks on Wed, 30 August 2023, 15:09:24
Neat idea, it would be a shame if you named it the same as another popular switch or switch combination that already existed for years in the hobby that is super recognizable and makes it really difficult to SEO or know what anyone is talking about when discussing them...
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: Designerstudio on Wed, 30 August 2023, 19:21:11
Sound test video?

Will be provided before the sale. Currently, we still working on refining the mold.
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: Designerstudio on Wed, 30 August 2023, 19:22:13
Neat idea, it would be a shame if you named it the same as another popular switch or switch combination that already existed for years in the hobby that is super recognizable and makes it really difficult to SEO or know what anyone is talking about when discussing them...

Thank you for pointing it out. We are working on a more identifiable name.
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: Pandamom98 on Wed, 30 August 2023, 22:57:30
I definitely agree that it probably should have a more identifiable name so it doesn't get confused with the holy panda switches. But I'm definitely gonna pick up a set of these
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Switches (Pre-IC stage)
Post by: ELE.WORKS on Thu, 31 August 2023, 09:40:47
老张!老张!
Title: Re: [IC]DesignerStudio Panda Drum Switches ( Name updated)
Post by: Designerstudio on Sat, 02 September 2023, 04:16:20
Name updated. We welcome any comments and suggestions!