Gateron Magnetic Genty Switches are semi-silent, hall effect switches with a muted top-out. It accomplishes this by placing mute, silicone pads on the top housing where the stem contacts it therefore reducing the noise on the return travel. Gateron Genty Semi-Silent HE Switches Features: 18 included in each pack Linear Semi-Silent, Hall Effect Silencing Mechanism: Mute pads on the top housing to reduce top-out noise Dual-Rail Stem Top Housing: PC Bottom Housing: PA66 Stem: POM Pre-travel: Free Setting Total Travel: 3.7±0.2mm Initial Force: 35±5g 2-Pin Lubed Price: $0.60 per switch Includes: 18 Gateron Magnetic Genty Semi-Silent HE Switches
अनुसंधान नोट्स
1. What this is
Gateron Magnetic Genty Semi-Silent HE Switches is a magnetic (Hall-effect) keyboard switch from Gateron. It is silent, magnetic/Hall-effect.
2. Spec decode (from product name)
- Silent: yes (dampened)
- Magnetic (Hall-effect): yes — analog/adjustable actuation (requires a compatible HE keyboard)
3. Compatibility & use
Standard MX-style keyboard switch — note: magnetic/Hall-effect switches only work in Hall-effect keyboards, not standard mechanical PCBs. Choose by feel (linear/tactile/clicky), actuation force, and sound (silent vs standard); 5-pin PCB-mount switches also fit plate-mount boards. Hot-swap or solder depending on your board.
4. Data-quality note
This is identified as a Gateron keyboard switch, but the type/force were not stated in the name — confirm the full spec against the manufacturer. Flagged needs-verification. (Note: some of these rows are catalogued under a generic push-button/arcade-button category in the source data; the correct device class is keyboard switch, recorded in the specs above.)
5. Sources
- Gateron product page / keyboard-switch community databases
- Distributor / vendor listing — search the exact switch name
स्रोत
- Gateron Gateron Magnetic Genty Semi-Silent HE Switches — keyboard-switch spec
स्पेसिफिकेशन
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Device class
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magnetic (Hall-effect) keyboard switch
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Enriched by
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keyboard-decoder-2026-08-12
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Magnetic
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true
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Pn status
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needs-verification
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Product type
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Switches
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Series description
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Gateron mechanical keyboard switch
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Shopify id
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7498311860289
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Silent
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true
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Vendor
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Gateron
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इंस्टॉलेशन त्वरित संदर्भ
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.
आयाम
समस्या निवारण
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.
संक्षिप्त स्पेसिफिकेशन
- Device class
- magnetic (Hall-effect) keyboard switch
- Enriched by
- keyboard-decoder-2026-08-12
- Magnetic
- true
- Pn status
- needs-verification
- Product type
- Switches
