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Title: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: Luciqueii on Thu, 04 January 2018, 14:38:51
Hello guys!

I will order Kailh Clear Box Switches and I wonder if someone knows if normal Cherry MX PBT keycaps will with those or do I need some special keycaps?

Thanks for the help in advance!
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: OfTheWild on Thu, 04 January 2018, 23:42:31
Nope, regular mx stem key caps will fit - they just go inside the box.
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: Luciqueii on Fri, 05 January 2018, 10:12:41
Quote from: OfTheWild on Thu, 04 January 2018, 23:42:31
Nope, regular mx stem key caps will fit - they just go inside the box.

Will those https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset/ (https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset/) keycaps fit the switches you say? :)
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: amnesia0287 on Sat, 06 January 2018, 17:03:00
Quote from: FLawLesS on Fri, 05 January 2018, 10:12:41
Quote from: OfTheWild on Thu, 04 January 2018, 23:42:31
Nope, regular mx stem key caps will fit - they just go inside the box.

Will those https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset/ (https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset/) keycaps fit the switches you say? :)

ANY standard caps will fit. The only stuff that doesn’t fit the box stem is like odd rectangle stem artisans and such.

So yes, that should work fine.
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 10 January 2018, 20:05:08
Quote from: FLawLesS on Fri, 05 January 2018, 10:12:41
Quote from: OfTheWild on Thu, 04 January 2018, 23:42:31
Nope, regular mx stem key caps will fit - they just go inside the box.

Will those https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset/ (https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset/) keycaps fit the switches you say? :)

Any keycap that has the normal round post and + design - (*caveat would be some vintage typewriter maybe) - will fit inside the box switches. That would include all modern 'mx' caps from SP(signature plastics), GMK, Tai hao, Ducky, etc etc.

This might make more sense:

(http://i.imgur.com/6pp4F.jpg)
(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1E.wupHsTMeJjy1zeq6AOCVXaB/kbdfans-new-arrival-Kailh-box-switch-diy-mechanical-keyboard-switch.jpg)
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 10 January 2018, 20:10:13
This switch kind of exaggerates what they did... this would be kind of dumb because the caps could be slightly thicker and then they wouldn't work in this style post... but the Kailh is a wide open square around the normal "cherry mx stem"

(http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/BIG/999/B1150217999.jpg)
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: sHOTTA on Tue, 06 February 2018, 14:39:00
Quote from: OfTheWild on Wed, 10 January 2018, 20:10:13
This switch kind of exaggerates what they did... this would be kind of dumb because the caps could be slightly thicker and then they wouldn't work in this style post... but the Kailh is a wide open square around the normal "cherry mx stem"

Show Image
(http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/BIG/999/B1150217999.jpg)


I dont understand either.. They said it was suppose to protect your board from spills etc..
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: Kevadu on Tue, 06 February 2018, 19:23:23
Quote from: sHOTTA on Tue, 06 February 2018, 14:39:00
I dont understand either.. They said it was suppose to protect your board from spills etc..

That has nothing to do with the slider.  That's referring to the internals of the switch.  The way the contacts work is different from a standard MX switch.

I feel like the box on the slider is mostly to make them look more distinctive, though it can at a little bit of stability to your keys as well.
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: Hyde on Wed, 07 February 2018, 23:59:42
Hmmmm I'm pretty sure it's partially to help stopping dust or liquid from getting in.  But yes as a by product it also help to reduce wobble.

As for keycaps, so far I've tried OEM, Cherry profile, and I heard DSA and SA all works on box switches.

So for the most part you'll most likely be ok.
Title: Re: Clear Kailh Box Swithes... Where Can I find Keycaps that fit those switches?
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 08 February 2018, 00:55:28
Quote from: Hyde on Wed, 07 February 2018, 23:59:42
Hmmmm I'm pretty sure it's partially to help stopping dust or liquid from getting in.  But yes as a by product it also help to reduce wobble.

As for keycaps, so far I've tried OEM, Cherry profile, and I heard DSA and SA all works on box switches.

So for the most part you'll most likely be ok.

correct on all counts