{"product_id":"blue-lotus-tactile-switches","title":"Blue Lotus Tactile Switches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-curated\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-section hero-standalone\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eDurock Blue Lotus Tactile Switches (10 Pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-section split-50-heading-left\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading-content\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eT1 tactility on new moulds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Durock Blue Lotus is a tactile mechanical keyboard switch built on the T1 tactile profile, the same strong, rounded bump that Durock's T1 made popular. It belongs to the Lotus series, Durock's premier line, where the top housing, bottom housing and stem were all redesigned from scratch for a more consistent, more satisfying switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt actuates at 55 g, bottoms out at 65 g over 3.7 mm of travel, and comes factory lubed in packs of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"text-center\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feature-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-item-text\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eTactility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA T1-style bump: large, rounded and placed near the top of the press at 2 mm pre-travel, so you feel the key go before it bottoms out. It is a distinct step rather than a faint ripple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-item-text\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e55 g to actuate and 65 g at the bottom on a 19 mm gold-plated spring. Medium-heavy, with enough return force to keep fast typing crisp without feeling like work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feature-item-text\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA modified POM stem runs in a top housing of modified polycarbonate and UPE blend over a nylon bottom. The UPE in the top adds slipperiness, and the nylon base keeps the sound on the deeper side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-section qa-specs-columns\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"text-center\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"qa-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"qa-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill these fit my keyboard?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Lotus is a 5-pin MX-style switch. It fits any hot-swap board with 5-pin sockets, and 3-pin boards if you clip the two plastic guide legs. It can also be soldered to a standard MX-compatible PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"qa-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does T1 tactility mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt refers to the bump profile of Durock's T1 switch: big, rounded and early in the press. The Blue Lotus keeps that bump and moves it onto the newer Lotus moulds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"qa-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre they lubed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they come factory lubed and are ready to install as they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"qa-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount the keys on your board. A 60% needs around 61, a 65% around 67, a 75% around 82 and a TKL 87. Each pack holds 10, so round up and keep the spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"specs-column\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"specs-list\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eModel: Durock Blue Lotus\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eType: tactile (T1 profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePack size: 10 switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMount: 5-pin, MX-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eActuation force: 55 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBottom-out force: 65 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePre-travel: 2.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eTotal travel: 3.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSpring: 19 mm, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eStem: modified POM\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eTop housing: modified PC and UPE blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBottom housing: nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eLubrication: factory lubed\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Durock\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DUROCK","offers":[{"title":"10 Switches","offer_id":71521894170877,"sku":null,"price":5.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3471\/6413\/files\/O1CN01zwM9Cr1eghtPRGVDX__491403901.webp?v=1791666695","url":"https:\/\/www.ozokeyboards.com\/de\/products\/blue-lotus-tactile-switches","provider":"OZO Keyboards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}