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# Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Black - 10 pack - Cherry MX Black Compatible

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/kailh-mechanical-key-switches-linear-black-10-pack-cherry-mx-black-compatible

## Pricing

- **Price:** $13.55
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 27 units
- **SKU:** AF-4953

## Description

A 10-pack of Kailh Black linear mechanical key switches, compatible with Cherry MX mounts. Linear switches provide a smooth, consistent keystroke without a tactile bump or audible click. The Black variant has a slightly higher operating force (60 gf) than Red switches, offering more resistance for deliberate key presses. Specifications Type – Linear Operating Force – 60 ±10 gf Pre-Travel – 1.8 ±0.3 mm Total Travel – 3.6 ±0.3 mm Reset Point – 1.8 mm Compatibility – Cherry MX mount and keycaps Key Features Cherry MX Compatible – Works with standard MX keycaps and mounting plates Socket Compatible – Works with mechanical key sockets for solderless installation 10-Pack – Enough for a macro pad or small custom keyboard Ideal For Custom mechanical keyboard builds Macro pads and shortcut controllers NeoKey and other MX-compatible breakout boards Package Contents 10× Kailh Black linear mechanical key switches

**Product Type:** physical

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## Finding & Searching Products

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Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). Examples:

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For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt).

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## Contact Us

**Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd**
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