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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...
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 is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
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