Product Description
PLEASE NOTE: Seimitsu have a long lead time for these at the moment - Please only pre-order if you are happy to wait for these.
The shims serve to extend the travel length for enhanced performance. The default switch for Alutimo is MX Speed Silver, accompanied by a 1mm shim pre-installed. Enthusiasts have the flexibility to fine-tune the actuation point using these shims. Opting for a configuration without shims allows for shorter stroke buttons, while adding 2x 1mm shims enables the creation of highly sensitive buttons akin to the MX Red/Blue switch.
The inclusion of the 1mm shim as a default is a response to the tolerance range of the MX Speed Silver switch, which allows for a variance of -0.6mm to +0.6mm, totaling 1.2mm. The 1mm shim effectively covers this tolerance range, addressing variations in actuation points inherent to Cherry's manufacturing process.
Should an individual MX Speed Silver switch fall within close proximity to the -0.6mm tolerance, users have the option to remove the 1mm shim for a shorter stroke experience. However, if the switch approaches the +0.6mm tolerance, there is a risk of a non-actuated press without the 1mm shim.
Additionally, enthusiasts can fine-tune individual differences in MX switches using 0.2mm shims, allowing for the customization of the ultimate MX button stroke.