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i-Rocks Switches (IC)

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i-Rocks Mechanical Switches offer the best of both MX and Alps designs. They are designed to support hybrid pinouts and various custom keycap profiles with clear top housings. Available in Red Silent Linear, Brown Silent Tactile, and Blue Clicky variants, these switches are durable and customizable.

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 46%
Neutral – 31%
Negative – 23%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Many users expressed strong interest and excitement in the i-Rocks switches."

  • "One user is ready to purchase undampened clicky switches as soon as they become available."

  • "A comment indicated eagerness for available prototypes and additional specs."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns were raised about the compatibility of keycaps with Cherry profiles."

  • "Frustration was noted regarding the absence of undampened switch options in the initial offerings."

  • "A user questioned the decision to conduct a Group Buy without prior prototypes or videos."

Suggestions (3)

  • Request for an undampened version of the switches.

  • Suggestions to develop plates and PCBs compatible with existing mounts.

  • Interest in additional specs and an exploded view of the switches.

Questions (2)

  • Clarifications were requested regarding compatibility with both MX and Alps PCBs.

  • Users asked if hybrid plates are a requirement for compatibility.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread generated a vibrant discussion with a good mix of positive, neutral, and negative feedback. There were 13 comments in total, with several users making strong interest statements and suggestions, indicating robust community interest.

Project Specs

Name
i-Rocks Mechanical Switches
Release year
2023
Switch type
Tactile/Clicky/Silent Linear
Actuation force
40g / 50g / 35g
Bottom out force
Not specified
Pre travel
2.0mm / 1.9mm
Total travel
4.0mm
Pins
2 and 4 pin
Top Housing Material
Plastic
Bottom Housing Material
Not specified
Stem Material
Not specified
Sound profile
Tactile / Clicky
Spring type
Not specified
Weight
Not specified
Factory lubed
No
Magnetic Hall Effect
No
Double stage
No
Long pole
No
Dust proof
No
Water resistant
No