Akko’s first 5-pin linear switches with POM/PC/PA structure; and are part of the CS series. They have an 18mm extension spring; fortified PA bottom case; and are not lubed.

Collaborated with Bilibili influencer XCJZ;

• Type: Linear
• Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm
• Total Travel: 4.0 - 0.5mm
• End Force: 50gf ± 5gf
• Operating Force: 43gf ± 5gf

About the Switches

• Linear switch. These have a smooth keypress with no tactile bump.
  
• Sold in units of 45.
• Materials: 
  
• Stem: POM
• Top: polycarbonate (PC)
• Bottom: polyamide (PA is a type of nylon)
• PCB mount.
• 5 pin
• Packaged in a tray with cardboard slip cover.
• Designed in collaboration with Bilibili influencer XCJZ and Akko.

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%: 81 
• • Our Portico75 Keyboard uses 79 switches.
• 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 →