The 8008 Ink Switches are proposed to complement the GMK 8008 keyset, featuring opaque Gateron Inks and a linear design. Priced at $0.75 each, the minimum order quantity is 100,000 switches. Expression of interest via a form is required to determine feasibility for a group buy.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many members expressed excitement and eagerness to purchase the switches."
"Interest in the unique color of the switches matching GMK 8008."
"Positive remarks about the potential quality of the switches."
"A fan of inks looking forward to trying these specific switches."
Negative (4)
"Concerns over whether these are truly 'ink' switches or just recolored."
"Criticism regarding the high price compared to other similar switches."
"Previous issues with Gateron's ink switches causing skepticism."
"Doubts about whether the issues related to loose switches would be resolved."
Suggestions (3)
Suggestions to match the top housing color to the bottom housing.
Calls for clarification on the material composition of the switches.
Request for samples or comparisons to existing inks.
Questions (3)
Inquiries about the actual housing material and how it compares to previous inks.
Questions about the spring weights and whether they will be coated.
Requests for information on potential problems seen with past Gateron inks.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had 105 total comments with a significant number of unique replies indicating high engagement. The ratio of positive to negative comments shows a strong enthusiasm, although skepticism due to past experiences with Gateron products was present.
Project Specs
- Name
- 8008 Ink Switches
- Release year
- -
- Switch type
- Linear
- Profile
- -
- Actuation force
- -
- Bottom out force
- -
- Pre travel
- -
- Total travel
- -
- Pins
- -
- Top Housing Material
- -
- Bottom Housing Material
- -
- Stem Material
- -
- Sound profile
- -
- Spring type
- Gateron Yellow Spring
- Weight
- -
- Factory lubed
- -
- Magnetic Hall Effect
- No
- Double stage
- No
- Long pole
- No
- Dust proof
- No
- Water resistant
- No