I know this is being returned since you have switches that you wanted to use, but I have to say, opticals are underrated. I currently use a lubed optical GK61 with Gateron Reds as my dedicated gaming board and the these switches are SMOOTH, not to mention responsive.
Ik this is a late respond/question, but can you please send a link to a full hot swappable gk61 with mech switches that are in stock from Amazon or banggood??
I know this is being returned since you have switches that you wanted to use, but I have to say, opticals are underrated. I currently use a lubed optical GK61 with Gateron Reds as my dedicated gaming board and the these switches are SMOOTH, not to mention responsive.
I think opticals are far superior. I'm surprised they're not more popular. Fewer options I guess.
there are some optical switches available
yea but i have 3 sets of mech switches so i’m just returning it
Try to return it
will do, amazon returns are 👍🏽
Just finished a custom rk61, I’m in love with it. Return this one and get the hot swap version, it’s worth it.
Ik this is a late respond/question, but can you please send a link to a full hot swappable gk61 with mech switches that are in stock from Amazon or banggood??
Did you tear the switch out of the board?
it’s hotswap but this one is only optical hotswap not mechanical
Optical switches do not get soldered as they don't have metal contacts. Every optical PCBs I've seen so far are hotswappable.