BTC dome with slider
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| Manufacturer | BTC |
|---|---|
| Switch type | Tactile |
| Sense method | Conductive domes over PCB, membrane |
| Keycap mount | Cherry MX mount |
BTC dome with slider is a type of rubber dome switch with distinctive Cherry MX mount sliders.
The same sliders were also used on the BTC foam and foil switch.
The specifications are taken from the BTC 8120 manual.
Contents
Variants
- Conductive
- Conductive domes over a PCB
- Pressure
- Pressure domes over membrane sheets
Specification
The specification varies by keyboard, and no manuals observed to date state for the record which type of switch is used. Known specifications are:
| Specification | BTC-5100C | BTC-8120 | BTC-51/71/72/29 series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | 3.8±0.2 mm | 3.5±0.5 mm | 3.5±0.5 mm |
| Pretravel | 0.9±0.2 mm | 1.0±0.5 mm | 1.0±0.5 mm |
| Lifetime | 10M | 20M | 10M |
| Tactile force | 55±8 g | 60±20 g | 60±20 g |
Keyboards
- BTC 51 series (PCB)
- some BTC 71, 72, and 79 series
- SIIG MiniTouch Plus/BTC 5100 (PCB and membrane)
- BTC 8120
- Packard Bell 5130/5131c
Gallery
Sliders
Sliders take Cherry MX mount keycaps
Sliders on BTC 5100C
