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Magnetic Orchid

Gateron Magnetic Orchid

Quick Features:

The Gateron Magnetic Orchid is an advanced magnetic Hall Effect (HE) linear switch designed for both gaming and office applications with exceptional durability and customization. Featuring innovative magnetic actuation technology with freely adjustable pre-travel distance and 3.5mm total travel, it offers ultra-light 30±5gf operation force for effortless typing and gaming performance. Built with premium POM construction throughout the stem, upper housing, and base, this factory-lubricated switch delivers smooth, low-noise operation with SMD LED compatibility for backlighting support. The magnetic sensing technology provides remarkable longevity with 150+ million cycle lifespan, while offering precise magnetic flux readings of 120±8GS initial and 700±30GS bottom-out for consistent actuation. With customized springs and 2-pin mounting design, these switches enable personalized keyboard experiences with adjustable actuation points, making them ideal for competitive gaming, productivity work, and enthusiast keyboard builds seeking premium magnetic switch technology.

Manufactures description:

Where Innovation Meets Collective Wisdom, the first community-crafted switch made by Gateron, the Magnetic Orchid Switch. Born from gamer and switch lovers’ votes and forged through Gateron engineering rigour, Orchid switch merges player-driven innovation with laboratory-grade performance. Designed for elite stability and dust immunity, it delivers what competitive typists and gamers demand: zero compromises.

 
 Kind Magnetic / HE
 Type Linear
 Profile 
 Operation Force 30+/-5gf
 Bottom out Force 
 Pre-Travel Freely setting
 Total Travel 3.5+/-0.1mm
 Spring Customized Spring
 Sound Level Low
 Operation Life 150 million+ cycles
 Suitable For Office / Gaming
 Finger Strike Feeling 
 
Housing
 Stem POM
 Upper Housing POM
 Housing Base POM
 Spring Material 
 Mounting Pins 2 Pins
 Lubrication Factory
 SMD LED Support Yes
 Initial magnetic flux 120+/-8GS (PCB1.2mm)
 Bottom-out magnetic flux 700+/-30GS (PCB1.2mm)
Gallery

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