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Offline 1391406

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Switch ID assistance
« on: Tue, 05 November 2013, 00:53:53 »
Anyone know what type of switch this is?



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Re: Switch ID assistance
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 05 November 2013, 02:15:11 »
I have seen something similar in one of the electronic typewriters, looks similar to cherry, but the stems are slightly smaller & thinner. The backplate was rivetted and there was plastic/mylar underneath that. I assumed it was some sort of spring/dome underneath.

Does it feel clicky/tactile but not mushy? Then may be mechanical.

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Re: Switch ID assistance
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 05 November 2013, 04:49:29 »
Ascaii has a keyboard from the same maker (Preh) with switches that look similar, but where the sliders are white.
It is slider over rubber dome.
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Re: Switch ID assistance
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 05 November 2013, 08:02:17 »
Rubber dome. Disappointing.

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Re: Switch ID assistance
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 05 November 2013, 17:05:07 »
MX compatible keycaps?
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