Gateron Optical Switch (Version 2)
Gateron Optical Switch (Version 2) - Red / 110 Switches is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Newly Upgraded Structure
The Gateron KS-22 Optical switch is crafted with a transparent cover and black base. As an upgraded version of the KS-15 switches, we designed the KS-22 switches with a new structure and a more stable, smooth hand feel. Unlike a mechanical switch, an optical switch uses light for actuation instead of a metal-to-metal connection, enhancing the trigger speed over mechanical switches.
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Enlarged Light-Transmitting Opening
Compared to the first-generation optical switch, we enlarged the Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch’s light-transmitting opening to increase the switch’s operational lifespan to 100 million.
![Gateron KS-22 Optical Brown Switch](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0565/8070/2297/t/3/assets/gateron-optical-brown-switch-1657261141233_1200x.jpg?v=1657261143)
New Waterproof Design Concept
These optical switches will introduce a new waterproof design concept that protects its body from water.
New Waterproof Design Concept
These optical switches will introduce a new waterproof design concept that protects its body from water.
![Gateron KS-22 Optical Brown Switch](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0565/8070/2297/t/3/assets/gateron-optical-brown-switch-1657261141233_1200x.jpg?v=1657261143)
Factory Pre-Lubed
The Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch is lightly pre-lubed in the factory to offer a smooth and tactile typing experience, just like the mechanical switch.
Note: Optical Blue Switch are unlubed.
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The Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch is lightly pre-lubed in the factory to offer a smooth and tactile typing experience, just like the mechanical switch.
![Gateron North Pole Switch](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/t/5/assets/gateron-ks22-optical-switches2-1673422401822_1200x.jpg?v=1673422404)
How They Work
The infrared optical sensing component uses light-sensing principles to generate different but equivalent resistance to form two states of open circuits and paths, thereby triggering the key signal command.
![Gateron Optical Brown Switch Gateron Optical Brown Switch](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0565/8070/2297/t/3/assets/gateron-ks22-optical-switches2-1655887077945_1200x.jpeg?v=1655887079)
Specs
Product Name | Gateron KS-22 Optical Switch |
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Stem | POM, MX stem |
Housing | PC (Cover), Nylon PA66 (Base) |
Spring | Stainless steel |
Pins | No |
Lubrication | Pre-lubed version (Exclude optical blue switch) |
SMD LED support | Yes |
Compatible Keyboards
No pins on the switches, compatible with K8 keyboard Gateron Optical version.
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Note: Gateron optical switch cannot be compatible with regular mechanical keyboards.
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