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Cherry MX Keycap - R2 (Translucent)
A translucent keycap designed for Cherry MX switches, perfect for custom keyboards and input devices. The clear body lets LED backlighting shine through beau...
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A translucent keycap designed for Cherry MX switches, perfect for custom keyboards and input devices. The clear body lets LED backlighting shine through beautifully, while still providing a smooth, professional finish.
This is an R2 (Row 2) profile keycap — a comfortable middle-ground angle that works well across most keyboard layouts. Mark it with a permanent marker, sticker, or label to customise your keys.
Key Features
- Translucent Body – Allows LED backlighting to pass through for illuminated keyboards
- Cherry MX Compatible – Fits all Cherry MX style cross-mount switches
- R2 Profile – Standard row 2 keycap angle for a natural typing feel
- Customisable – Blank face can be marked with pen, sticker, or label
Ideal For
- Custom mechanical keyboard builds
- DIY macro pads and shortcut keypads
- LED-backlit keyboard projects
Package Contents
- 1× Cherry MX Keycap – R2 (Translucent)
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- A light-emitting diode (LED) is a small electronic component that emits light when current flows through it in the correct direction. Because it only conducts one way, its polarity matters, and a through-hole LED must be soldered the correct way around to light up.
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