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Ten low-profile mechanical switches in clear housings with gold pins

YINGHUA

YINGHUA Low Profile 2.0 Switch 3Pin Blue Red Brown RGB 10Pcs

SKU CH-KRWF-EQT8F

Hot-swap low-profile mechanical switches in blue, brown or red variants with 3-pin gold-plated contacts and RGB support

  • Low actuation force of about 50gf for smooth linear Red switches
  • Tactile feedback at about 55gf operating force with Brown switch variant
  • Clicky Blue switches actuate at about 65gf with 1.7 mm action stroke
  • Gold-plated 3-pin design enables hot-swap installation on compatible boards
  • Rated for about 60,000,000 keystrokes per switch for long service life

Low Profile 2.0 Switches for DIY Keyboards

These low-profile mechanical switches come in blue, brown and red variants and use a three-pin gold-plated mount. They are designed for keyboards that support the Gateron 2.0 KS-33 layout and suit builders who want a slimmer switch profile. Each pack contains ten switches rated for about 60,000,000 actuations.

Replacing standard-height switches on compatible

The switches have a total travel of about 3.2 mm and an actuation point around 1.7 mm with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.3 to 0.4 mm. Operating forces differ by type: blue at about 65 gf, brown at about 55 gf and red at about 50 gf. The jump is worth it when your keyboard requires a low-profile footprint and you prefer a specific tactile or linear feel.

Hot-swap installation with layout caveats

Installation is straightforward on hot-swap sockets that accept three-pin low-profile switches. The main issue is compatibility: only a few mechanical keyboards accept this form factor, so verify your board before buying. No retail packaging is included and manual measurement may vary by up to 1 cm.

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Questions about this item

Will these 3-pin low-profile 2.0 switches fit a keyboard that uses Gateron KS-33 sockets?

Yes, they are made for Gateron 2.0 KS-33 boards and have a 3-pin gold-plated base that matches those sockets.

What is the common mistake when hot-swapping these switches into a compatible board?

Forcing a switch in crooked bends the gold-plated pins; align the two plastic legs and the centre pin straight before pressing down evenly.

How many keystrokes are the blue, brown and red variants rated for before replacement?

Each variant is rated for about 60,000,000 actuations, so the set of 10 switches shares that same lifetime figure.

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