Editing Fujitsu Magnetic Reed (section)

==Cross reed==
In contrast to the [[Fujitsu Magnetic Reed#Vertical Reed|vertical reed]] switch, the reed is placed parallel to the metal plate across the diagonal. This reduces the overall needed height for the keyswitch module.
While there are 3 pins to the switch, 2 of the pins are connected together. The three pin design is suspected to aid in switch rigidity (especially needed during keycap removal).

===Key feel===
Very smooth linear actuation, with a rubber stopper on some larger keys. Has a very light keypress.

===Keycaps===
All known keycaps are [[Spherical keycap|spherical]] double shots, some of them with filled engravings. They fit directly onto the slider the same way the legends fit onto  two piece [[IBM buckling spring]] keycaps. The fit on the sliders is exceedingly tight (enough to painfully pinch your fingers when replacing the keycaps), and thus it takes skillful use of a screwdriver (or equivalent tool) to pry off the keycap. Thick plastic is used. Keycaps are not compatible with Vertical reed switches; they are similar if not identical to those found on [[Fujitsu Leaf Spring#2nd Generation|2nd generation]] [[Fujitsu]] leaf spring switches.

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File:FMR-CR_Keytop.jpg       | Cross reed [[double-shot]] keycaps, with front filled engravings.
File:FMR-CR_KeycapBottom.jpg | Cross reed keycaps, underside.
File:FMR-CR_DeepDish.jpg     | Cross reed, deepened home row F keycap.
File:FMR-CR_Slider.jpg       | Cross reed slider. Note the magnet in the center of the slider.
File:FMR-CR_SwitchSide.jpg   | Cross reed, side view of switch.
File:FMR-CR_UnderSlider.jpg  | Cross reed, underside of slider. Magnet is somewhat visible in the center.
File:FMR-CR_ReedAttached.jpg | Cross reed, reed view. Slider/housing accidentally removed during an attempt at keycap removal (easily snaps back on).
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