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NK Cream+ with inserts
The NK Cream+ switches from NovelKeys come with different inserts that alter the sound profile.
Published January 6, 2023
The Cream+ switches by NovelKeys feature a unique hollowed stem, allowing the placement of inserts made of various materials that alter the sound profile of the switch.
The inserts (copper, titanium and silicone) come separately in packs of 120 and are put into the hollow stem of a Cream+ switch.
These are our all new NK Cream+ switches that have a new twist to customization! With our three Cream+ Inserts, it allows the switch to have four unique sound profiles. It's something completely different and it's available now. Find them here: https://t.co/tuBnNl46fl pic.twitter.com/gDYcOZcMod
— NovelKeys (@NovelKeys) December 30, 2022
Specs
- Type: linear
- Travel distance: 2mm actuation, 4mm bottom
- Force: 50g operating, 63.5g bottom
- Mount: PCB
Normal travel distance without an insert. The inserts are pretty small – mgsickler.
And a short sound test by alexotos:
something new for switches, they are pretty fun pic.twitter.com/wCI1yFd25A
— alexotos (@otosalex) January 3, 2023
Resources
- Cream+ switches product page
- Cream+ inserts product page
- ThereminGoat's review
Published on Fri 6th Jan 2023. Featured in KBD #110.
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