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Revision as of 22:28, 23 September 2014
These aren't the switches you're looking for? Got a different keycap mount? See switch recognition for other mounts. Many known switches will be missing; if in doubt, ask the forum.
The following page lists switches with "Alps mount" sliders. The slider has a slot that is around 4.6 mm × 2.3 mm at the top; the keycap has rectangular peg around 4.5 × 2.2 mm. The peg inside the keycap contains its own hole (around 2.7 mm wide), but by and large, this is not used for anything — it may just be a legacy of vintage Alps switches with an extra peg inside the slider.
Contents
Alps mechanical
Alps common mount low profile, normal
Alps SKFL (normal)
Alps SKFL (cyan, heavy)
Alps SKCL/SKCM series
Alps SKCL Lock (grey)
Alps SKCL Lock (cream)
Alps SKBL/SKBM series
Alps clones
Please note that the shells of most Alps clone switches are too similar to distinguish without very careful inspection, with the biggest differences being the underside of the base that cannot be seen in full without desoldering a switch. The numbering is important, but the same numbering can be found on multiple switch types, and the same switch type can have multiple numbering styles. The only way to identify most Alps clones switches is to open the switch and examine the internals.
Matias quiet click (original)
Matias quiet click (newer)
Tai-Hao APC series (typical)
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Other mechanical
The following switches are incompatible with Alps switches in terms of PCB and plate mounting.
KPT switch, rectangular
Mitsumi miniature mechanical, Alps mount
Mitsumi standard mechanical, Alps mount
Mitsumi standard mechanical lock, Alps mount
Omron B3G-S series, amber
Omron B3G-S series, cyan
Omron B3G-S series, white (LED)
Omron B3G-S series, white (no LED)
SMK Alps mount switch, click ("Monterey")
SMK Alps mount switch, tactile
Semi-mechanical
Acer switch, white
Acer switch, black
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Rubber dome
<gallery widths=200 heights=150> File:No photograph.svg | Acer dome with slider File:Tulip_alps_mount.jpg | Tulip dome with slider File:Alps dome with slider -- recognition.jpg | Alps dome with slider, type 1 File:No photograph.svg | Alps dome with slider, type 2 File:Alps integrated dome -- Alps mount -- branding.jpg | Alps integrated dome, variant File:No photograph.svg | Alps integrated dome, variant File:Alps integrated dome -- Alps mount square -- detail.jpg | Alps integrated dome, variant File:Alps semi-integrated dome -- recognition.jpg | Alps semi-integrated dome File:Switch recognition--Monterey--Alps mount.svg | Monterey dome with slider (typical)
