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Clear plastic box holding seventy Gateron Yellow linear switches with transparent housings and yellow stems

Mimo Tech

Mimo Tech KS-8 Gateron Yellow Switch 70pcs Pack Gaming Keyboard

SKU CH-JVXK-M145H MPN KS-8

A pack of 70 Gateron Yellow linear switches rated for 50 million clicks with 4.0 mm total travel and 50±15 gf actuation

  • 70 switches per pack for full keyboard builds or spares
  • Gateron Yellow linear feel heavier than red but lighter than brown
  • 50 million click life for long-lasting performance
  • 3-pin design compatible with hot-swap mechanical keyboards
  • 60±15 gf actuation force for smooth keystrokes

70-piece Gateron Yellow switch pack

This pack contains seventy Gateron KS-8 Yellow switches intended for mechanical keyboard builders and enthusiasts who want a linear feel. The switches are supplied new and come without any integrated LEDs, so builders must add their own lighting if desired. They are rated for fifty million actuations, giving a long service life for heavy typists or gamers.

Installation notes and common issues

Each switch uses a three-pin PCB mount, so they solder directly onto a compatible hot-swap or soldered board. The switches support through-hole LED installation only and are not suitable for SMD footprints, so plan the lighting layout before soldering. A frequent mistake is forgetting to add LEDs during assembly, leaving the finished keyboard unlit.

Linear actuation at fifty gram-force

The Yellow switch actuates at fifty gram-force with a two millimetre pre-travel and four millimetre total travel, placing it between lighter red and heavier brown tactile options. This single force curve decides whether the switch matches a user's preferred typing weight and speed. Buyers who want a tactile bump or a clicky response will not find it here.

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Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 3,966 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Gateron Yellow switches actuate correctly after installing them in my keyboard?

Each switch should register at 50±15 gf with 2.0±0.6 mm pre-travel and 4.0±0.4 mm total travel.

What comes in the 70-piece pack and what must I source separately?

The pack contains 70 Gateron KS-8 Yellow 3-pin linear switches. LEDs are not included and must be bought separately if you want backlighting.

When should I choose the Yellow switch over the other colours listed in the specifications?

Choose Yellow for a linear feel at 50±15 gf actuation — heavier than Red at 45±15 gf and White at 35±15 gf, but lighter than Brown at 55±15 gf, Blue at 60±15 gf, Black at 60±15 gf or Green at 80±15 gf.

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