Adafruit Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Black - 10 pack

For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Kailh Black Linear mechanical key switches are deluxe! With smooth actuation and Cherry MX compatibility, they're lovely when you want a smooth linear keystroke with a slightly higher operating force than the Reds.

Type: LinearOperating force: 60 gf (+/-10 gf)Pretravel: 1.8 mm (+/- 0.3 mm)Total travel: 3.6 mm (+/- 0.3 mm)Reset point: 1.8 mm

Comes in a pack of 10 switches, plenty to make a small keyboard or grab a few packs to build a full keyboard. Use these with our NeoKey boards, such as the Socket Breakout and the FeatherWing. They work great with mechanical key sockets if you want to avoid soldering. We also have MX-compatible key caps to snap right on.

Explore different key-press feels with our Red, White, and Brown versions of these key switches. Not to be confused with The Black Keys, but they do have a bit of soul!