Cherry · MX Serie

MX1A-E1NA

Activo
UL CE

Cherry MX Blue Clicky Keyswitch

Cherry MX Serie Introduced circa 1987

Cherry MX Blue — tactile clicky keyswitch.

Aplicaciones comunes

The classic clicky switch. Audible click and tactile bump at actuation point. Popular for typing-focused keyboards and transcription stations. The click mechanism inspired countless clones after the patent expired.

Advertencia de falsificación High riesgo

Same counterfeit risk as all Cherry MX. Blue is especially counterfeited due to its popularity. The click mechanism on genuine Cherry is precise and consistent — fakes often have mushy or inconsistent clicks.

Especificaciones

Actuation Force
50cN (50g)
Certifications
UL, CE
Color
Blue stem
Mechanical Life
100,000,000 cycles
Mounting Type
PCB mount / plate mount
Travel Distance
2.2mm actuation, 4mm total

Referencia rápida de instalación

Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).

Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.

Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.

Dimensiones

Solución de problemas

Button doesn't respond when pressed

Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.

Works intermittently

Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.

Button feels mushy or doesn't click

The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.

Dónde comprar

Rango de precios

$28.03 — $46.12

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Especificaciones rápidas

Actuation Force
50cN (50g)
Certifications
UL, CE
Color
Blue stem
Mechanical Life
100,000,000 cycles
Mounting Type
PCB mount / plate mount

Lo que dicen los usuarios

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“Cherry MX switch is well-regarded in the mechanical keyboard community. Rated for 100,000,000 cycles cycles. The MX-compatible stem works with all standard keycaps.”

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