类型: IC
作者: ^prince
发布时间: 2022-03-05
21:31:48
更新时间: 2022-04-22 23:18:20
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116469.0
GB LIVE NOW
GB DATE - 15TH APRIL to the 12TH MAY
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116926.0
Photos & Renders
Photos
Renders
Renders are not indicative of the final colour. Please refer to the photos for a more accurate representation.
Switch Information and Background
Materials
Top housing
-Polycarbonate
Bottom housing - Nylon
Stem - Long
POM linear stem
Spring - 58g dual-stage stainless steel
spring
Factory lube - None
Travel distance -
3.3mm
Sick of thin, cheap sounding and feeling
switches, I wanted to provide something different to a lot
of the newer linears on the market, specifically those
manufactured by Durock/JWK. With this in mind, I had two
primary goals with this switch - to provide full and even
housing collisions while maintaining that level of
smoothness that enthusiasts have come to expect in recent
years. After multiple rounds of prototyping, the Blush
linear switch is ready to be run in its final form.
For
the top housing, while prototypes were made with both
polycarbonate (PC) and nylon plastic, polycarbonate was
chosen over nylon to provide a better overall typing feel.
Nylon leads to the switch feeling flat and sounding dull and
introduces slightly more scratch to the keystroke - similar
to that of stock MX Blacks. Polycarbonate was determined to
be the better choice because of the higher level of
smoothness it provides, as well as the poppier sound
signature.
Dual-stage springs are generally longer than
normal springs, which tend to be around 15mm in length. The
springs used in the Blush linear switch are 20mm in length,
which is significantly longer than standard 15mm springs.
Because of the extra length, the spring is pre-compressed in
the switch, making it heavier at the start of the keystroke,
which also leads to a snappier return, providing more
feedback when typing. Not only does this deliver a more
satisfying typing experience, but it also helps towards
combating the slight thinness in feel that polycarbonate top
housings can introduce - by topping out with greater
force.
The stem is made of POM and has a pole thats
longer than normal linear switches. The extra length
improves the sound of the switch and causes a sharper,
hard-hitting bottom out. Just like the dual-stage spring,
the longer stem also helps to increase typing feedback and
provides a more satisfying and full feeling.
Nylon is a
great all-rounder material for bottom housings, which is why
its seen in many switches. It has high wear resistance and
is relatively hard, which is necessary to keep the switch
working well even when abused during long gaming
sessions.
Manufacturer
The switch
is manufactured by Aflion, as denoted by the branding on the
top housing. While being a relatively new manufacturer, the
quality of their switches is exceptional. Over the last few
months, samples from various manufacturers have been tested
to find the one most suited to provide the level of quality
I was seeking. After seeing what Aflion had to offer, I was
immediately very impressed and chose to work with them
closely to bring my vision into a product that I was happy
with. Aflions switches tend to have thicker housings,
similar to those of Tecsee, while coming at a cheaper price
point. The thicker housings provide a more solid and premium
typing feel, in line with the design goals of the switch.
Additional Renders
Shown on PLX by peac.design
Typing Tests
Stock Blush switches on
the Freebird60 -
Zestrion on Twitch
Blush Linear Switch first look and comparison -
Zestrion on Twitch
Lubed Blush switches on the Ciel -
All Caps on Youtube
Stock Blush switches on the F1 -
ThicThacThok on Twitch
Stock Blush switches on the Palmetto60 -
Jae proto[Typist] on Twitch
Lubed Blush switches on the Ciel -
All Caps on Instagram
Group Buy Date
The group buy will run
from the 15th of April, and last for a month. While
unlikely, these dates may change so please keep an eye out!
Vendors
Prices shown in each vendors local currency, per pack of
10 switches.
NA -
Dangkeebs
$5.50
CA -
AlphaKeys
$6.94
EU -
MyKeyboard
6.00
UK -
proto[Typist]
£4.33
SK -
Swagkeys
₩6,759
VN -
UniqMeck
₫135,000
AUS -
All Caps
$7.50
CN/ROW -
KBDfans
$5.50 USD
To promote a successful group buy, it was
essential to me to have a selection of global vendors that I
could trust to fulfill their duties and deliver on time.
Each vendor was carefully selected based on an exceptional
track record and their dedication to the keyboard community.
Working together, the vendors and I will do everything
possible to ensure a smooth group buy so that we can get
these switches into your hands as soon as physically
possible.
To Do
- Confirm GB dates
- Typing Tests
- Confirm individual vendor pricing
More
Special thanks to the following people-
Rory
from
peac.design
for providing the renders
The team from
AllCaps, especially
JC
for all of his help
Nangtendo
for taking the amazing photos