Gateron Milk & Tea switches offer a unique blend of milky tops and opaque ink bottoms. The project is ongoing with a 60k MOQ, but not guaranteed to launch soon. Enthusiasts can create similar switches using existing components, with prototypes being discussed for future updates.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Many users expressed excitement and interest in the milky tops."
"Comments such as 'I'm in' and 'count me in for both' were prevalent."
"Users loved the aesthetic and colors, praising the design of the switches."
"Repeated mentions of being interested in both switch options were noted."
"Several members approved and acknowledged the concept, even forming a humorous 'Church of the Milky Top'."
Negative (4)
"Some users raised concerns regarding the consistency of milky tops based on past experiences."
"A user highlighted discomfort with milky tops binding with certain keycap angles."
"Concerns about the use of nylon tops compared to traditional options were expressed by a few."
"Questions about the estimated price created some skepticism."
Suggestions (3)
Users suggested exploring the option of nylon tops for a deeper acoustic profile.
A recommendation for a Canadian vendor was voiced to help broaden access.
Some members expressed interest in having a silent version of the switches.
Questions (3)
Clarifications were sought about the benefit of the milky tops over regular Gateron tops.
Questions arose about the estimated price of the switches.
Users inquired about updates on the molds and sound test timelines.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread exhibits significant engagement with 111 total comments. A majority of feedback is positive, primarily focused on interest in purchasing, with a lively and enthusiastic tone throughout. Duplicate comments, especially regarding the 'Church of the Milky Top', were filtered to provide a diverse representation of opinions.
Project Specs
- Name
- Gateron Milk & Tea
- Release year
- -
- Switch type
- Mechanical
- Profile
- -
- Actuation force
- -
- Bottom out force
- -
- Pre travel
- -
- Total travel
- -
- Pins
- -
- Top Housing Material
- Plastic
- Bottom Housing Material
- Plastic
- Stem Material
- Plastic
- Sound profile
- -
- Spring type
- Gateron Black/Gateron Yellow
- Weight
- -
- Factory lubed
- No
- Magnetic Hall Effect
- No
- Double stage
- No
- Long pole
- No
- Dust proof
- No
- Water resistant
- No