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Tofu

Manufacturer: Meirun
Brand: Unknown

The Youtuber TofuTypes designed a full nylon switch, this includes the stem. This switch was produced on a small scale (One thousand switches). The switches are not for purchase and are expected to be given out in raffles, the switch was more a proof-of-concept.

Information about this limited run

The Tofu linear switch was a proof of concept switch design by TofuTypes. The switch was made in a very small quantity.

There are 2 variations of this switch:

Tofu Stem Length 13.9 MM
g
63.5g
mm
mm
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)
Tofu Stem Length 13.6 MM
g
63.5g
mm
mm
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)
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Linear
Switch Type icon
Linear switches have a smooth and linear feeling from top to bottom when pressed.

Mount type

PCB
5-pin
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Spring

Standard (stainless steel)

Volume

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normal
Standard switch with no dampers, can be further silenced with lubrication or O-rings.

Lubrication info

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Factory lubed? Significant factory lube
Notes

The switches came overlubed by the manufacturer.

Looking for switch lubrication advice? Here's a great start

Switch film

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No data available. If you've tried these switches with films let us know on our #reviews discord channel.
Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.

More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.

Stem construction

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Standard
The stem on this switch is of the standard variety.
Long pole
The stem on this switch longer than usual and hits the bottom housing eg. Halo/Holy Panda.

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