KS-20 ORANGE MAGNETIC HE 38G LINEAR

Name: Gateron KS-20 ORANGE MAGNETIC HE 38G LINEAR
Brand: Gateron
SKU: KS-20 ORANGE MAGNETIC HE 38G LINEAR
Price: 0.55 USD
Availability: InStock

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Gateron KS-20 Orange Magnetic HE 38g Linear Switch

Uses magnets instead of physical contacts to process actuations Adjustable actuation point that can be adjusted from 0.4mm to 3.6mm 38g initial force Polycarbonate top housing 4.10mm total travel Nylon bottom housing POM stem Stainless steel spring Factory lubed *Requires custom PCB with magnetic Hall effect sensors* This switch use magnets instead of physical contacts to process actuations, creating a much smoother keypress without bounce or chatter. It requires a special PCB and is not compatible with regular mechanical keyboards. Due to manufacturing differences, this switch may not be compatible with all magnetic or Hall Effect keyboards.

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1. What this is

Gateron KS-20 Orange Magnetic HE 38g Linear Switch is a magnetic (Hall-effect) keyboard switch from Gateron. It is linear, 38g, magnetic/Hall-effect.

2. Spec decode (from product name)

Switch type: linear
Actuation force: 38g
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

The switch type, force, and/or mount are decoded from the product name (the standard way keyboard switches are specified). Confirm exact spring curve, travel, and housing/stem material against the manufacturer's spec if precision matters. (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

Sumber

Gateron Gateron KS-20 Orange Magnetic HE 38g Linear Switch — keyboard-switch spec

Spesifikasi

Actuation Force The force needed to press the button. Lower = more sensitive. Sanwa ~65g (light), Seimitsu ~85g (medium), Happ ~130g (heavy).	38g
Device class	magnetic (Hall-effect) keyboard switch
Enriched by	keyboard-decoder-2026-08-12
Magnetic	true
Pn status	decoded
Product type	Keyboard Switches
Series description	Gateron mechanical keyboard switch (linear)
Shopify id	9040974512428
Switch type	linear
Vendor	Gateron

Referensi Cepat Instalasi

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.

Dimensi

Pemecahan Masalah

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.