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Title: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: DashanYYY on Thu, 09 November 2023, 15:49:55
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For those of you who are familiar with Unikeys, you would know that we are fans of HMX and BSUN. However, this time I am not bringing you a switch from either of these manufacturers. Instead, it is a series of new Gateron switches I am introducing to you today. Meet the Sillyworks X Gateron SLAY switches!

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Price

Price: 0.47 USD per switch

Switch Specifications

Switch type: Linear
Designer: Sillyworks
Manufacturer: Gateron
Stem material: POM
Top Housings: PA66
Bottom Housing: PA66
Operating Force: See details above
Bottom-out Force:  See details above
Pre-travel: 2.0mm
Total Travel: 4.0±0.3mm (TRUE 4.0MM STEM POLE BOTTOM OUT)
Spring: See details above
Factory Lubed: Yes! light factory lube on spring, stem feet, and stem sliders



SLAY Switches


The goal behind creating the SLAY series is an attempt to pay homage to some of the earlier mechanical switches, specifically revisiting the Gateron KS-3 MX black switches that debuted nearly a decade ago. Sillyworks wanted to make something that was a combination of the classics and the new. You can sense that from the design specifics of the series.

Design:
Based on the foundation of KS-3 switches, Gateron made improvements to the molds and design. The SLA switches are manufactured using the more advanced 8-point injection molding technique; What it means is that each mold only produces 8 pieces of components. Despite the increased production cost, this method significantly enhances precision as the plastic melt spreads more evenly in the mold.

According to Sillyworks, the SLA switches are possibly the first ever linear switches that have a true 4.0mm full travel distance while still being stem-pole bottom-out. In order to achieve that, Gateron spent more than 3 months adjusting their existing molds and leaf spring design. Some of you might notice something different on these switches: the first thing is that they don't have LED diffusers at all, and the top housing is completely sealed. The second thing is that there seems to be a gap between the top and bottom housings but in real life are thickened housing edges. Although Sillyworks and Gateron never revealed the reasons for adjusting the design this way, we can assume that they are related to making the 4.0mm stem pole bottom out possible.

Materials:
The SLAY series comes with pretty standard POM stems and PA66 housings. What truly makes them special is still the designs.




Form of Sales
Instock at Unikeys
Type S: https://unikeyboards.com/products/sillyworks-x-gateron-type-s-linear-switch-factory-lubed-edition-10pcs
Type L: https://unikeyboards.com/products/sillyworks-x-gateron-type-l-linear-switch-factory-lubed-edition-10pcs
Type A: https://unikeyboards.com/products/sillyworks-x-gateron-type-a-linear-switch-factory-lubed-edition-10pcs


Time of Sales
4:00 PM ET on November 10th, 2023

Vendor List
Global: Unikeys https://unikeyboards.com/



Reviews and Videos
Unikeys:
Title: Re: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 10 November 2023, 15:29:22
Approved :thumb:
Title: Re: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: Rob27shred on Fri, 10 November 2023, 16:32:45
My guy, I can't keep up with all these switches!? :p Seriously though, these look pretty interesting. I've definitely been know to enjoy some regular old KS3 Gat yellows, I actually still have a batch that I never got around to using. Not sure how I feel about them bottoming out on the pole. Would've loved to seen just an upgraded version of regular KS3s, but the molds are tailored to pole bottom out now. I'm not totally against the pole bottom out, but definitely prefer the traditional bottom out on the sides of the stem. Might give some of the Type L a go, although I'm waiting to see what Y is first. Throw in some novel materials, whether that be in the housing or stem & it would make these a lot more attractive at their price.
Title: Re: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: DashanYYY on Fri, 10 November 2023, 18:02:54
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 10 November 2023, 15:29:22
Approved :thumb:

Thank you sir!
Title: Re: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: DashanYYY on Fri, 10 November 2023, 18:07:57
Quote from: Rob27shred on Fri, 10 November 2023, 16:32:45
My guy, I can't keep up with all these switches!? :p Seriously though, these look pretty interesting. I've definitely been kow to enjoy some regular old KS3 Gat yellows, I actually still have a batch that I never got around to using. Not sure how I feel about them bottoming out on the pole. Would've loved to seen just an upgraded version of regular KS3s, but the molds are tailored to pole bottom out now. I'm not totally against the pole bottom out, but definitely prefer the traditional bottom out on the sides of the stem. Might give some of the Type L a go, although I'm waiting to see what Y is first. Throw in some novel materials, whether that be in the housing or stem & it would make these a lot more attractive at their price.

More and more new switches keep coming out, but I am glad to see that some of them are actually interesting haha. All I can say is the SLA switches are very unique but niche at the same time. I know some people would love them, but I assume plenty would hate them at the same time.
Title: Re: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: Rob27shred on Sat, 11 November 2023, 07:26:42
Quote from: DashanYYY on Fri, 10 November 2023, 18:07:57
Quote from: Rob27shred on Fri, 10 November 2023, 16:32:45
My guy, I can't keep up with all these switches!? :p Seriously though, these look pretty interesting. I've definitely been kow to enjoy some regular old KS3 Gat yellows, I actually still have a batch that I never got around to using. Not sure how I feel about them bottoming out on the pole. Would've loved to seen just an upgraded version of regular KS3s, but the molds are tailored to pole bottom out now. I'm not totally against the pole bottom out, but definitely prefer the traditional bottom out on the sides of the stem. Might give some of the Type L a go, although I'm waiting to see what Y is first. Throw in some novel materials, whether that be in the housing or stem & it would make these a lot more attractive at their price.

More and more new switches keep coming out, but I am glad to see that some of them are actually interesting haha. All I can say is the SLA switches are very unique but niche at the same time. I know some people would love them, but I assume plenty would hate them at the same time.

Very true, not gonna please all the people all the time. I do have to say what you guys at Unikeys & Sillyworks have been doing has caught my interest big time. Definitely the most unique offerings especially compared to just plain recolors & such that we see so much. :thumb:
Title: Re: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: Exquite on Sat, 11 November 2023, 21:25:47
I expect this Slay to be great after a hands-on experience with Sillyworks Hyancith v2u! Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: [Instock] Sillyworks X Gateron Project Rehash SLAY Switches
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 11 November 2023, 22:47:42
Very cool.  Ordered the Type-A to try them out  :thumb: