C³Equalz X TKC Banana Split Switches

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📅 May 25, 2022 — As we all know COVID caused delays in our production schedule. Banana Splits have been added to the queue for production.

📅 Mar 24, 2022 — With new COVID delays, we have added Banana Splits re-stock to our Updates page. We will provide updates as we receive them from our factories.

These are the first entry into our Snack Time Switch Line: Banana Split switches are linear switches with a 62g spring, nylon and polycarbonate blended housing, and POM stem.

Limited to a maximum of 2 of any Banana Split Product

Sold in units of 25,50,75 and 100 switches.
Limit of 2 units per order.
Expected to begin shipping on Monday.

About the Switches

Linear switch with 62g spring. These have a smooth keypress with no tactile bump.
Nylon and polycarbonate blended housing, with POM (polyoxymethylene) stem.
PCB mount.
Pre-lubed in factory – very light application. You can lube these switches on top of this.
Packaged in plastic tubs with sticker, like Tangerine and Kiwi switch containers.
Designed by C³Equalz and manufactured by JWK.

Note: These were previously sold by other vendors under the working development name 'Macho.' These are not a JWK recolor; they use a proprietary C³Equalz housing mold.

Switches 101

A keyboard switch is the little component that sits underneath the keycap and connects to the keyboard PCB. On a mechanical keyboard, every key has its own switch.

How many switches do I need?

For common sizes, here are some estimates (these can vary slightly by keyboard model):

Full-size (100%): 104
TKL (Tenkeyless): 87
75%: 84
65%: 68

Our Portico Keyboard uses 67 switches.

60%: 61

We recommend buying enough to fill your board, with some extra to spare.

For more switch basics, read our Switches 101 article on Keyboard University →

Reviews & Sound Tests

Brandon Taylor: c3 Equalz x The Key Dot Co Banana Split Switches Review! Smoooooth Linear Switches For Gaming
Too Much Tech: Banana Split Switches Review! Pre-Lubed Linear Switches with the BEST SOUND?!
wabi sabi: Macho/Banana Split Review & Typing Sounds (Stock vs Lubed & Films)
wabi sabi: Macho/Banana Split vs Tangerine Typing Sounds (Stock & Lubed + Films)
filled types: Banana Split Switches || Brutal60 || Pom Plate || ASMR Sound Test
Thock Test: C3 Macho / Banana Split Lubed vs Stock