Gateron Root Beer Float switches are tactile switches featuring a unique combination of Ink and Milky housing materials with a new long-pole Ink stem for a smooth and crisp typing experience.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Users are excited about the root beer float switches and find them visually appealing."
"Many commenters are looking forward to trying the switches, especially those who enjoyed similar past switches."
"Feedback highlights the enjoyable typing experience and brief updates on pre-orders are met with enthusiasm."
Negative (2)
"Concerns raised about travel length causing issues with key stability."
"Some users expressed disappointment over the lack of factory lube, which was appreciated in previous switches."
Suggestions (1)
Consider securing more UK vendors to facilitate shipping for customers in the region.
Questions (2)
Will vendors restock if they are sold out before the group buy opens?
Clarification on the nature of packaging options for the switches.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has diverse engagement with users actively discussing their thoughts on the switches, which contributes to a high interest level. Feedback is varied, capturing excitement but also addressing genuine concerns.
Project Specs
- Name
- Gateron Root Beer Float Tactile Switch
- Release year
- 2023
- Switch type
- Tactile
- Profile
- -
- Actuation force
- 58g
- Bottom out force
- 58g
- Pre travel
- 3.5mm
- Total travel
- -
- Pins
- -
- Top Housing Material
- Milky
- Bottom Housing Material
- Ink
- Stem Material
- Gateron Long Pole Ink Material
- Sound profile
- -
- Spring type
- Gold Plated Dual Stage
- Weight
- 62g
- Factory lubed
- No
- Magnetic Hall Effect
- No
- Double stage
- Yes
- Long pole
- Yes
- Dust proof
- No
- Water resistant
- No