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Actuation force of Lexmark (1995) model M buckling-spring switches?

Posted: 27 Jan 2023, 05:49
by dellmodelm
What's the actuation and bottom-out force of a buckling-spring key switch, let's say, like the switch on a 1995 Lexmark-made model M 1391401? In grams?

I'm trying to "on paper-compare" the force of a '95 Lexmark 1391401 to Cherry MX reds (45/75) and blacks (60/85).

Most Google search results seem to address only the model F's buckling springs or other unrelated keyboards.

Thank you!

Re: Actuation force of Lexmark (1995) model M buckling-spring switches?

Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 14:02
by XMIT

Re: Actuation force of Lexmark (1995) model M buckling-spring switches?

Posted: 29 Jan 2023, 16:29
by dellmodelm
XMIT wrote:
29 Jan 2023, 14:02
70g peak.
Thanks. Did not see this chart anywhere till now.

So they're a bit heavier than vintage MX blacks...