Jelly Black is a linear switch that is part of the Akko CS series. Comparing with the classic CS switches. the new CS switches are equipped with dustproof stem for enhanced stability. The Jelly Black are hand lubed switches using Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0.
- Type: Linear
- Pre-Travel: 1.9 ± 0.3mm
- Total Travel: 4.0 – 0.3mm
- Actuation Force: 50gf ± 5gf
About the Switches
- Linear switch. These have a smooth keypress with no tactile bump.
- Sold in units of 45.
- Materials:
- Stem: POM
- Top: polycarbonate (PC)
- Bottom: polycarbonate (PC)
- Plate mount.
- 3 pin
- Pre-lubed by hand. read below for more information.
- Packaged in a tray with cardboard slip cover.
- Designed and manufactured by Akko.
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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- Our Portico75 Keyboard uses 79 switches.
- 65%: 68
- Our Portico Keyboard uses 67 switches.
- 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 →
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