Cream Blue is a tactile switch that is part of the Akko v3 Generation series. They have a long pole compared to other Akko tactile switches to provide a solid and faster bottom-out feeling. The v3 Cream Blue's are not lubed.
- Type: Tactile
- Pre-Travel: 2.0 ± 0.3mm
- Total Travel: 3.5 ± 0.3mm
- Operating Force: 38gf ± 5gf
- Tactile Position: 0.5 ± 0.3mm
- Tactile Force: 53 ± 5gf
About the Switches
- Tactile switch.
- Materials:
- Stem: POM
- Top: polycarbonate (PC)
- Bottom: polyamide (PA is a type of nylon)
- Plate mount.
- 3 pin
- Packaged in a tray with cardboard slip cover.
- Designed and manufactured by Akko.
- Sold in units of 45.
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
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- 65%: 68
- 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 →
