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Offline SpectreiiI

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Spring rates for Zealiostotles/Gatistotles
« on: Sun, 07 May 2017, 20:26:14 »
So, I want to build some aristotle switches. I understand that I need to transplant Taiwan white stems into gateron or zealio housings, and it'seemed preferable to use clear tops if when using gats.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find much information regarding Aristotle switch spring-rates. I did find a video on YouTube which compared the click with different springs, but the guy didn'the actually say what the spring were (wtf?!). I've also seen posts which claim that higher spring-rates reduce reverb, but once again no specifics are given.

I know more than a few people have built boards with these switches. My question for you is what springs worked for you and why? How do different spring-rates affect pitch? Does anyone have audio of the differences? Anything else that should be noted?

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Re: Spring rates for Zealiostotles/Gatistotles
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 08 May 2017, 02:24:55 »
the point of using aristotle is their stem.

the spring are... well... I think you must find ones that suit yourself
or you can just use the stock ones, make sure your keyboard's plate supports switch top removal so you can replace the springs later.

right now I use 78g black gateron for office, at home I use 62g blue gateron.

I plan a build of aristotle stem + gateron yellow housing + 65g springs, I guess it's just right.
(my PCB have not arrived so I use the word "plan")
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about the audio, unfortunately I don't really know about this.