SMK Cherry MX mount
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| Manufacturer | SMK |
|---|---|
| Family | SMK second generation |
| Switch type | Clicky, linear |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Keycap mount | Cherry MX mount |
| Switch mount | Plate mount, PCB mount |
SMK Cherry MX mount comprises the Cherry MX mount members of SMK second generation. The clicky switch is frequently confused with the Futaba clicky switch, although they have very little in common.
The switches are branded "SMK" on the bottom. The shell is both plate and PCB mount, with fixing pins present. A diode symbol is always present in the mould, but typically the diode leg holes are absent. Diodes have yet to be seen, but the diode position has been used for jumpers.<ref name="Laser_2269" />
SMK Cherry MX mount switches are compatible with Cherry MX plates. They are not compatible with Cherry MX/Alps hybrid plates as the plate retention clips are on the side of the switch rather than the top and bottom as is usual for Cherry MX mount switches.
Variants[edit | edit source]
| Colour | Type | Diode/jumper support | |
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White | Clicky | No |
| File:No photograph.svg | White | Clicky | Yes |
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Orange | Linear | No |
Keyboards[edit | edit source]
- Some DTK MBK-1013 (white clicky)
- DTK SPK-102S (white clicky)
- Laser or VTCL 2269 (white clicky, with jumpers)<ref name="Laser_2269" />
- Unidentified Laser keyboard (white clicky)<ref name="Laser-1" />
- Unidentified Laser keyboard (white clicky)<ref name="Laser-2" />
- Unidentified "PC Partners by Leading Technology, Inc" keyboard (white clicky)<ref name="PC-Partners" />
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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White and orange versions
White clicky[edit | edit source]
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Top -
Side -
Base with SMK branding; as is most examples, there are no diode holes -
Upper shell, seen from below -
Slider, click leaf and return spring -
Upper shell with slider and click leaf fitted -
Upper shell with slider and click leaf fitted -
Upper shell with slider and springs fitted
Orange linear[edit | edit source]
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Partial disassembly; the lubricant on the movable contact is clearly visible
References[edit | edit source]
<references> <ref name="Laser-1">Michael J Moffitt's Project Log — Laser Mechanical Keyboard repair… Dated 2013-02-19. Retrieved 2015-08-01.</ref> <ref name="Laser-2">Geekhack — Laser keyboard (Laser is the brand): what switch could it be? Posted 2012-08-11. Retrieved 2015-08-01.</ref> <ref name="PC-Partners">Geekhack — Futaba Switch Question - I cry when I need to refer to a wiki Posted 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2015-08-01.</ref> <ref name="Laser_2269">Geekhack — Laser/VTCL 2269 review (SMK 2nd gen Cherry mounts)</ref> </references>
