For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Kailh Black Linear mechanical key switches are deeee-luxe! 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: Linear * Operating 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 * 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 keycaps to snap right on. We also carry the Red, White, and Brown versions of these key switches for different key-press feel. Resources * Datasheet https://elecena.pl/product/25567183/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-12-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible 2024-03-12 https://elecena.pl/product/25567183/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-12-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible 2024-09-18 https://elecena.pl/product/25567183/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-12-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible 2024-11-29 https://elecena.pl/product/25567183/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-12-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible 2024-11-30 https://elecena.pl/product/25567183/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-12-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible 2025-08-05 https://elecena.pl/product/25567183/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-12-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible 2025-11-28 https://elecena.pl/product/25567183/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-12-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible 2025-11-29