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[GB] Ghost Switch - Silent Linear Switch

https://preorders.opticboards.com/product/ghost-switch-silent-linear

Where to find updates…
The GeekHack Thread for this topic can be found here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103905.0

There is also room for discussion on my Discord Server ...

Update: IC is now closed 09-02-2020

We had a total of 184 votes and 20,810 switches pledged. With this part of the IC only being up for 2 weeks this is an amazing outcome.

Results of the colour choice…

Option 1: BLUE // PINK 49 Votes 26.6%
Option 2: GREY // VIOLET 42 Votes 22.8%
Option 3: WHITE ...

abrahamstechnology wrote: 09 Feb 2020, 14:59 Their factory and offices are shut down right now due to the coronavirus.

They are right now, but that doesn't inhibit an IC. Just delays any potential GB.

ZedTheMan wrote: 07 Feb 2020, 16:55 Fair enough, color alone has been enough difference in the past. Spring weight is a good point.

This community is odd.

It certainly can be odd. But it is also such an amazing ocmmunity!

I got a few of these from primekb. They aren't bad, though I'm not necessarily sure I see the need for a GB and all the hassle involved with that when they are already available there for only a bit more.


Couple of differences between these switches and PrimeKbs Silent Alpaca switches
- 67g ...

Come one everyone! Please vote!

https://forms.gle/Hhcf7LmiATtUvvsw8

3 days left to vote and we are currently at, 110 votes for 12,500 switches. Ghost switch is winning with 48% of the votes.

GO GO GO!

Apologies for the onslaught of posts, just realised i hadn't posted about this on here and ...

UPDATE - IC PART 2 - 26-01-2020

IC FORM PART 2 https://forms.gle/Hhcf7LmiATtUvvsw8

I have created a part 2 of this interest check. To further refine the colour choice. Please could you all fill this in even if you had already filled in the original IC.

THIS INTEREST CHECK IS OPEN FOR TWO WEEKS ...

UPDATE - Typing Test - 09-01-2020
Specs:

Board: GK64 - Aluminum body and plate
Keycaps: GMK Nautilus

Silent Linear switches being tested are with 67g springs, straight from the factory without lube.

For all the typing test the microphone was placed behind the keyboard with the centre of the mic ...

UPDATE: 06-01-20 - Samples arrived

I have received the sample batch from Durock. I will be recording a typing test hopefully tomorrow.

For now, here's a picture of the samples...

https://i.imgur.com/0TwcDEJ.jpg

I'm pretty sure they used the Silent Alpaca stems in their standard clear housings ...

Small Update

So these are the same switch as PrimeKb's upcoming Silent alpaca switches. They are 62g variants with a different colouring. PrimeKB's listing shows a price of $0.65 USD per switch. Which are quite tight margins based on a 20,000 pcs MOQ. I should be able to lower the expected price to ...

Hello,

IC FORM HERE https://forms.gle/1R2k5SBGf1m55ncs9
IC FORM PART 2 https://forms.gle/Hhcf7LmiATtUvvsw8

Durock have come out with a new product! A silent linear switch!

>It is with our own patent, with different silents methods from Cherry, Gateron, etc.

From the Durock sales rep these are ...

https://preorder.opticboards.co.uk/product/t1-tactile-switch-clear-housing

From now until the end of Friday September 27th I will be offering Free Shipping on all orders of 120 switches or more. Just use coupon code “freeship120” at checkout.
So if you were holding back, now is your chance to ...

Findecanor wrote: 11 Sep 2019, 08:02 I am holding for a group buy from within the EU. I'm not interested in paying import taxes twice.

This GB is within the EU. For now.

The Interest Check has gone really well. I am satisfied that there is enough interest in these switches to make it worthwhile to run a Group Buy.

The GB will be run on my subdomain https://preorder.opticboards.co.uk This is purely to keep GB orders separate from my day to day orders. Just makes ...

ZedTheMan wrote: 05 Sep 2019, 15:56 I bought some from another source that's had them in stock. I'll give you all my impression on this thread when they come in.

Brilliant! Can't wait!

abrahamstechnology wrote: 02 Sep 2019, 22:22 Nice, T1s are my favorite tactile switch.

Fantastic!

Findecanor wrote: 03 Sep 2019, 00:50 Just to clarify: So, "Durock" == "Lee" in that link about the "Stealios" controversy ?
And Durock has always been the only brand/manufacturer of the T1 switch?

That is how I read it, yes.

Hello!

Just a quick update on the IC.

We are 100 responses in, which is fantastic and it definitely seems like there is interest in this switch.

There were a few questions in the comment section of the IC form.

> 120 switches are too much … or some variation of that X infinity ….
Selling in ...

I recently asked for suggestions for a new switch GB. T1's were one of the most asked for just under Halo True switches, which I am doubtful on whether Drop will allow me to sell them. Only time will tell... for now an IC for T1 Tactile switches.

IC Form Here https://forms.gle/Yw4EFGFNd6f6sVFv5 ...

[Link to Group buy](https://preorder.opticboards.co.uk/product/kailh-switch-restock)

This is *not* a Group Buy but it *is* a Group Buy. Oxymoronic maybe but that’s just me. I will be placing an order for many Kailh switches, detailed below. This is a chance for you to get these at very close to ...

Ywg wrote: Paid my VAT !

Thank you!
I finally have enough that I will be able to pay for the switches tomorrow.

8 hours left guys!

Just to let everyone know that Mike @ NovelKeys and I have came to the decision that this GB will succeed no matter what. I will be purchasing at least 10,000 and Mike has pledged to pick up whatever else is needed to meet the 96,000 that we need.

Just to keep everyone up to date. The current plan in case we do not reach 96,000 switches is too order 48,000 switches and fulfil as many orders as we can in the order that orders were made. The remaining orders will be given the option to cancel for a full refund or to keep their place in the ...

gjooro wrote: So if I understood it right, it's either 48k or 96k. If for example there are 80k orders, only first 48k will get in on the group buy?

That would be the case yes

Hello everyone!

First of all, apologies for the wall of text, but it is worth a read.

Unfortunately I have a bit of bad news. I have been informed by the distributor that the lead time for these switches is now **16** weeks instead of the 12 weeks before. This isn't really something that could ...

125% of MOQ! This is awesome, roughly 60,000 switches!

The MOQ has been hit

Prelim wrote: Can the prices go down, since MOQ is 48.000 and IC showed 70.000 interested?

I have asked my distributor this, however I think that if there is a price drop it may only be at 96,000 (twice MOQ).

hansichen wrote: How long will it be opened and will it be closed earlier if a certain number is reached? Don't have too much time the next days but I definetly want to buy a pack

It will run until the 16th of August. I do not have any plans to close it early