Switches

Group Buy:

• Group Buy Date: May 25 - June 8, 2026
• Estimated shipping date: TBD

All Plates are offered in 1.2mm Stainless Steel:


R1-86u Plate:
ANSI TKL layout
Support for 7u spacebar with 7u stabilizer spacing
Bottom row is 1.5u + 1u + 1.5u + 7u + 1.5u + 1u + 1.5u
Compatible with OEM Realforce R1 86u PCB and Cipulot R1 8-9Xu PCB
Includes M2.5 x 8mm low profile hex screws
Dimension: 360 x 140 x 8mm
Weight: 300g

R1-87u Plate:
ANSI TKL layout
Support for 6u spacebar with 6u stabilizer spacing
Bottom row is 1.5u + 1u + 1.5u + 6u + 1.5u + 1u + 1u + 1.5u
Compatible with OEM Realforce R1 87u PCB and Cipulot R1 8-9Xu PCB
Includes M2.5 x 8mm low profile hex screws
Dimension: 360 x 140 x 8mm
Weight: 300g

Modified R2/R3S Plate:
ANSI TKL Layout
Compatible with OEM Realforce R2/R3S ANSI TKL PCB and WK case ONLY
NOT compatible with Cipulot R1 8-9Xu PCB
Bottom row is 1.25u + 1.25u + 1.25u + 6.25u + 1.25u + 1.25u + 1.25u + 1.25u
Dimension: 360 x 140 x 8mm
Weight: 300g

RF-8X PCB
Support for ANSI, ISO, and JIS layouts similar to 86u, 87u, 88u, and 89u
Internal support for JST cable, USB-C cable, and OEM JST EH 2.5 4-Pin connector
VIA support

RF-8X Accessories Pack
Case screws, DB, JST cables, and rubber feet required for the build. 

Group Buy:

• Group Buy Date: May 25 - June 8, 2026
• Estimated shipping date: TBD

The RF—8X is a minimalist, elegant polycarbonate and aluminium case designed to fit the internals of Realforce R1 keyboards, including the 86u, 87u, 88u, and 89u.

Additionally, the enclosure features the widely used Unified Daughterboard, allowing for a modern USB-C connection with your own cable.

For those looking to go beyond the R1 OEM internals, the group buy also offers optional stainless steel plates and a custom PCB.

These add-ons allow you to:

• Adapt the enclosure with the OEM R2/R3S PCB
• Upgrade to a new rust-free stainless steel plate
• Upgrade to a Via-supported PCB designed by the goat Cipulot
• Complete a full custom build using aftermarket EC parts like Dynacap, Deskeys, and Metapulse.

Specs:

• Typing angle: 7.45°
• Front height: 17mm
• Mounting style: top mount
• Unified daughterboard with USB-C port
• Custom JST cable with R1 and R2 OEM PCB compatibility
• Aluminum or PC material
• WK or WKL 
• Compatible with Realforce R1 86/87/88/89u internals (WK and WKL)
• Compatible with Realforce R2/R3S internals if swapped with an additional custom plate (WK only)
• Compatible with Cipulot’s RF_R1_8-9Xu PCB

Package Content:

• Top housing
• Bottom housing
• USB-C unified daughterboard PCB
• 2x Custom JST cable
• M3 Hex screws
• M2 Hex screws
• Rubber Feet
• Protective Carrying case

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The SWK Catmint Switch offers a high pitched bottom-out sound, with a quiet top-out sound due to a dampener of sorts being added to the top section of the stem.

Specifications

• Linear
• Nylon Top & Bottom Housing
• POK Stem
• 20mm Spring Length
• 50g Bottom Out
• 3.5mm Travel
• 2.0mm Pre-Travel
• Factory Lubed
• Designed by Swagkeys
  

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Cherry MX2A Brown Switches are Cherry's newest iteration of their MX line of switches. The result of this new tooling is increased smoothness, tighter tolerances, and increased service life of more than 100 million actuations. The housing is composed of Nylon for both the top and bottom with a POM stem.

Specs:

• Tactile Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 55g Tactile Force
• 45g Actuation
• 4.0mm Travel
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

GEON RAW HE Linear Switch 2pins
Switch Type – Linear, Lubed
Initial Force – 27.0g / 36.0g / 45.0g
Bottom-out Force – 40.0g / 50.0g / 60.0g
Spring Length - 15.0mm
Spring Type - Single-stage
Pre Travel - 0.1 ~ 3.3mm (Analog)
Full Travel - 3.4mm
Top Housing Material - PC
Bottom Housing Material - NYLON
Stem Material - POM
Mounting pins - 2pins

Magnetic Flux

Initial - 160Gs 
Bottom-out - 720Gs

Manufactured by GEONWORKS

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Cherry MX2A Orange Switches are Cherry's newest iteration of their MX line of switches. The result of this new tooling is increased smoothness, tighter tolerances, and increased service life of more than 100 million actuations. The housing is composed of Nylon for both the top and bottom with a POM stem.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 55g Actuation
• 4.0mm Travel
• Factory Lubed

* Recommended to lubricate with 205G0 or TriboSys 3204

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron Mountain Top Switches is a linear switch that features a full Nylon housing with a POM Stem. 

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 40g Operating Force
  
• 1.2mm Pre-travel
• 3.4mm Travel
• 22mm Dual-Stage Spring
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron Mini i Tactile Switch is a new tactile addition from Gateron lineup! Designed with office use in mind, the Mini i features a tactile bump and 22mm double staged spring.

Specs:

• Tactile Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 40g Acuation
• 50g Operating Force
  
• 2.0mm Pre-travel
• 3.4mm Travel
• 22mm Dual-Stage Spring
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The HMX Macchiato, created by YG Studio, is designed for those who appreciate a silky smooth typing experience and a bright sound profile.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 42g Actuation Force
• 50g Bottom Out
• 4mm Travel Distance
• 20mm Single Stage Spring
  
• Factory Lubed

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Cherry MX2A Black Switches are Cherry's newest iteration of their MX line of switches. The result of this new tooling is increased smoothness, tighter tolerances, and increased service life of more than 100 million actuations. The housing is composed of Nylon for both the top and bottom with a POM stem.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 60g Actuation
• 4.0mm Travel
• Unlubed

* Recommended to lubricate with 205G0 or TriboSys 3204

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The HMX Emo is a linear switch that features a blue LY stem, pink PC top housing and a pink P2 bottom housing. They are great out of the box and does not require any mods. 

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 40g Actuation Force
• 46g Bottom Out
• 3.5mm Travel Distance
• 22mm Single Stage Spring
  
• Factory Lubed

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The HMX Hibiscus is a linear switch that features a white T3 stem, pink PA12 top housing and a light purple PA66 bottom housing. They are great out of the box and does not require any mods. 

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 42g Actuation Force
• 48g Bottom Out
• 3.5mm Travel Distance
• 20mm Single Stage Spring
  
• Factory Lubed

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The HMX Swift is a linear switch that features a blue LY stem, light blue P3 (nylon blend) top housing and a light blue PA30 bottom housing. They are great out of the box and does not require any mods. 

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 42g Actuation Force
• 50g Bottom Out
• 3.7mm Travel Distance
• 22mm Single Stage Spring
  
• Factory Lubed

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The HMX Poro is a linear switch that features a pink LY stem, beige P3 (nylon blend) top housing and a brown PA30 bottom housing. They are great out of the box and does not require any mods. 

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 45g Actuation Force
• 50g Bottom Out
• 3.7mm Travel Distance
• 22mm Single Stage Spring
  
• Factory Lubed

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron CM Switches is a linear switch that features a full Nylon PA66 housing with translucent clear top housing, blue bottom housing and light green stem. The spring is a 22mm double stage gold-plated.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 45g Operating Force
  
• 1.2mm Pre-travel
• 3.6mm Travel
• SMD LED support
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron Mars Switches is a linear switch that features a translucent Nylon beige top housing, brown POM bottom housing and pinkish-brown POK stem. The spring is a 22mm double stage gold-plated.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 45g Operating Force
  
• 1.2mm Pre-travel
• 3.6mm Travel
• SMD LED support
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron Smoothie Switches is a linear switch that features a full white POM housing and stem. The spring is a 22mm double stage gold-plated.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 40g Operating Force
  
• 2.0mm Pre-travel
• 3.6mm Travel
• SMD LED support
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron Lunar Probe Switches is a linear switch that features a light yellow POM dual rail stem, clear PC top housing and a teal nylon bottom housing. The spring is 22mm dual-stage.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• Dual-rail Stem
• 45g Operating Force
• 3.6mm Travel
• SMD LED support
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron 0° Zero Degree Switches is a silent linear switch that features a grey POM dual rail stem, clear PC top housing and a grey PA66 bottom housing. They also have two mute pads to the top housing and four mute pads to the bottom housings, strategically positioned at key contact points to dampen noise during keystrokes. 

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 45g Operating Force
  
• 1.2mm Pre-travel
• 3.4mm Travel
• SMD LED support
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron Smoothie Silver Switches is a linear switch that features a full grey POM housing. The spring is a 22mm double stage gold-plated.

Specs:

• Linear Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 45g Operating Force
  
• 1.2mm Pre-travel
• 3.4mm Travel
• SMD LED support
• Factory Lubed

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.

Switches are sold in packs of 36.

The Gateron Melodic Switch Switches is a clicky switch that features a translucent pink PC top housing, pink POM stem and a blue nylon bottom housing. When compared with other clicky switches, the Melodic switches provide a relatively muted click, making them an ideal option for those who enjoy the tactile response of clicky switches without the accompanying loudness.
The Melodic switches also have a dual rail stem design for improved stability and smoothness.

Specs:

• Clicky Switch
• 5-pin PCB Mount
• 50g Actuation
• 60g Bottom Out
• 4.0mm Travel
• Lightly Factory Oiled

Please note: this item is final sale. No returns or refunds will be accepted.