Teardown - Kailh x Novelkeys BIG switches

[chyros]

Today we have a look at the BIG switches by Novelkeys. Hope you enjoy!

[roosta]

Dang, I knew they were big switches but I never realized how huge they were until they were in-hand. It could make for a decent nuclear launch button

[suicidal_orange]

Great review as always, not so sure about the switch though - I don't need a nuclear launch button!

Then again, could be used as a PC power switch?  Looks tough enough to survive a rage quit )

[tp4tissue]

How many Amps are these rated for ?



Does it say on the Box??

[Techno Trousers]

Those things are just ridonkulous.

[phorx]

I'm looking forward to mine showing up.  It will probably be the first switch I actually get to solder since the rest of my orders are backed up.  I'll be pairing it with the PCB and case from woodkeys.click.

[woodkeys]

I love these things. They get the same reaction from everyone, just like my 9-year-old son, pure joy and excitement: "That's so big!".

I'll be pairing it with the PCB and case from woodkeys.click.

Did you get in the most recent buy or the limited first round? The first round just shipped.

[phorx]

I love these things. They get the same reaction from everyone, just like my 9-year-old son, pure joy and excitement: "That's so big!".

I'll be pairing it with the PCB and case from woodkeys.click.

Did you get in the most recent buy or the limited first round? The first round just shipped.

I got in on Feb. 16th, so I'm sure I'm pretty far down on the list.

[woodkeys]

I love these things. They get the same reaction from everyone, just like my 9-year-old son, pure joy and excitement: "That's so big!".

I'll be pairing it with the PCB and case from woodkeys.click.

Did you get in the most recent buy or the limited first round? The first round just shipped.

I got in on Feb. 16th, so I'm sure I'm pretty far down on the list.

Ok, that batch will be shipping toward the end of March.

[mgsickler]

How many Amps are these rated for ?

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Does it say on the Box??

I actually just finished uploading most of my spec sheets of switches, including the Big Switch Series. You can find the spec sheets at the bottom of the page - https://novelkeys.xyz/products/the-big-switch-series

[tp4tissue]

How many Amps are these rated for ?

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Does it say on the Box??

I actually just finished uploading most of my spec sheets of switches, including the Big Switch Series. You can find the spec sheets at the bottom of the page - https://novelkeys.xyz/products/the-big-switch-series

Hrrrm..

It says 10mA..

With copper that big, it can definitely handle more..

I guess they didn't bother to test it since it's a novelty toy..

[BobCarltheThird]

How many Amps are these rated for ?

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Does it say on the Box??

I actually just finished uploading most of my spec sheets of switches, including the Big Switch Series. You can find the spec sheets at the bottom of the page - https://novelkeys.xyz/products/the-big-switch-series

Hrrrm..

It says 10mA..

With copper that big, it can definitely handle more..

I guess they didn't bother to test it since it's a novelty toy..

Go forth and destroy a switch with electricity for science! We shall all wait patiently for your results.

[tp4tissue]

Go forth and destroy a switch with electricity for science! We shall all wait patiently for your results.

Gonna have to wait on Chyros, because Tp4 = Ep1( p00r..

[buckyballs]

I'm looking forward to mine showing up.  It will probably be the first switch I actually get to solder since the rest of my orders are backed up.  I'll be pairing it with the PCB and case from woodkeys.click.

And then... what keycap are you going to pair that with?

 

Surely no member of this site will ever use the stock OEM keycaps that a switch comes with?

[captsis]

If I had one I'd make it a macro for the navy seal copy pasta

[phorx]

I'm looking forward to mine showing up.  It will probably be the first switch I actually get to solder since the rest of my orders are backed up.  I'll be pairing it with the PCB and case from woodkeys.click.

And then... what keycap are you going to pair that with?

 

Surely no member of this site will ever use the stock OEM keycaps that a switch comes with?

I was considering a 3D printed one actually, that or sticker-bombing the OEM cap.  I'm also not sure yet what I'll program it to do... my first thought was to have it open r/aww for a quick fix when reading the news gets too depressing 

[tp4tissue]

I'm looking forward to mine showing up.  It will probably be the first switch I actually get to solder since the rest of my orders are backed up.  I'll be pairing it with the PCB and case from woodkeys.click.

And then... what keycap are you going to pair that with?

 

Surely no member of this site will ever use the stock OEM keycaps that a switch comes with?

I was considering a 3D printed one actually, that or sticker-bombing the OEM cap.  I'm also not sure yet what I'll program it to do... my first thought was to have it open r/aww for a quick fix when reading the news gets too depressing 

The stems are never smooth when 3d printed..

[buckyballs]

I was considering a 3D printed one actually, that or sticker-bombing the OEM cap.  I'm also not sure yet what I'll program it to do... my first thought was to have it open r/aww for a quick fix when reading the news gets too depressing 

I'm hearing a lot of people say the news is very depressing now. Dunno why people hate Trump so much.

[captsis]

I was considering a 3D printed one actually, that or sticker-bombing the OEM cap.  I'm also not sure yet what I'll program it to do... my first thought was to have it open r/aww for a quick fix when reading the news gets too depressing 

I'm hearing a lot of people say the news is very depressing now. Dunno why people hate Trump so much.

I see you are not American. Loljk

[buckyballs]

I was considering a 3D printed one actually, that or sticker-bombing the OEM cap.  I'm also not sure yet what I'll program it to do... my first thought was to have it open r/aww for a quick fix when reading the news gets too depressing 

I'm hearing a lot of people say the news is very depressing now. Dunno why people hate Trump so much.

I see you are not American. Loljk

OK, I see, you live in Hawaii. That explains it.

[tp4tissue]

I was considering a 3D printed one actually, that or sticker-bombing the OEM cap.  I'm also not sure yet what I'll program it to do... my first thought was to have it open r/aww for a quick fix when reading the news gets too depressing 

I'm hearing a lot of people say the news is very depressing now. Dunno why people hate Trump so much.

I see you are not American. Loljk

OK, I see, you live in Hawaii. That explains it.

I read hawaii has a huge obesity crysis..

[phorx]

Has anyone seen aftermarket keycaps for these other than the ones on massdrop?

[captsis]

I was considering a 3D printed one actually, that or sticker-bombing the OEM cap.  I'm also not sure yet what I'll program it to do... my first thought was to have it open r/aww for a quick fix when reading the news gets too depressing 

I'm hearing a lot of people say the news is very depressing now. Dunno why people hate Trump so much.

I see you are not American. Loljk

OK, I see, you live in Hawaii. That explains it.

I read hawaii has a huge obesity crysis..

Compared to the rest of the mainland? hardly. The state has a HUGE active duty military presence. However the Army does have the largest numbers compared to other branches. So not the best example of peak physical performance. XD

[mrhead]

I just put in an order for 104 of these for my new build.  Now where am I going to find a PCB??

[Techno Trousers]

I just put in an order for 104 of these for my new build.  Now where am I going to find a PCB??

Get it shipped in from Brobdingnag.

[Photoelectric]

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I just put in an order for 104 of these for my new build.  Now where am I going to find a PCB??

I just imagined you punching those keys with your palm, Hungry Hippos-style.

Hope you have a good rolling chair to reach everything on that "keyboard".

[BobCarltheThird]

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I just put in an order for 104 of these for my new build.  Now where am I going to find a PCB??

Worlds easiest handwire job. Gotta find someone to laser cut a plate for you though.