NORTH-POLE-V2
在产Gateron North Pole V2 Linear 50g
Gateron North Pole V2 — magnetic hall effect switch.
常见应用
Not a mechanical switch — uses Hall effect magnetic sensing. No physical contact = theoretically infinite lifespan. Adjustable actuation point via software (0.1mm to 4.0mm). The newest frontier in keyboard switches. Used in Wooting 60HE and other rapid trigger keyboards. Not traditional MX — requires HE-compatible PCB.
Research Notes
1. Overview
The Gateron North Pole 2.0 (V2) is a standard MX-compatible mechanical linear keyswitch — factory-lubed for a smooth, "buttery" keystroke. It's a medium-light linear at 50 gf actuation (≈62.5 gf bottom-out), 2 mm actuation / 4 mm total travel, popular in custom keyboard builds for its out-of-box smoothness and clean, slightly deep sound. (Data-quality note: this is a contact-based MX switch, not a Hall-effect/magnetic switch — the previously stored "Hall effect PCB mount", "adjustable 0.1–4.0 mm actuation", and "unlimited life (no contact)" specs are incorrect and describe a magnetic analog switch, which the North Pole is not.)
2. User Sentiment
Well regarded as an affordable, factory-lubed smooth linear that needs no hand-lubing — enthusiasts praise the smoothness and value versus higher-end linears. As a normal MX switch it drops into standard hot-swap or solder PCBs. Typical caveats are the usual linear ones (no tactile feedback) and that "smoothness/sound" are subjective versus premium linears (e.g. Gateron Oil King, CJ).
3. Real-World Applications
Custom and enthusiast mechanical keyboards — a value factory-lubed linear for gaming/typing builds using standard MX-compatible hot-swap or soldered PCBs and keycaps.
4. Technical Specifications
- Type: Linear, MX-style mechanical (contact) switch
- Actuation force: ~50 gf
- Bottom-out force: ~62.5 gf
- Travel: ~2 mm actuation, 4 mm total (fixed — not adjustable)
- Mount: MX-compatible, 5-pin (PCB/plate mount) — hot-swap compatible
- Lubrication: factory-lubed
- Life: contact-based; Gateron standard durability rating (tens of millions of actuations) — not "unlimited"
5. Ordering & Compatibility
Sold in packs by Gateron and keyboard specialists. Fits standard MX hot-swap or solder PCBs, standard MX keycaps and stabilizers — no special Hall-effect/magnetic PCB required. Part of Gateron's factory-lubed linear lineup; compare with Gateron Oil King / CJ / Ink for feel and sound.
6. Known Issues
No major reliability issues. The key correction for buyers/catalogers: it is a normal MX mechanical switch, so it does not offer adjustable actuation and is not a Hall-effect/analog switch — don't pair it with (or spec it as) magnetic-switch hardware. Otherwise the usual linear trade-offs (no tactility) and subjective sound/smoothness comparisons apply.
2 sources
- Gateron North Pole 2.0 — linear, 50gf, 4mm travel — switchmodders.com
- Gateron North Pole V2 Linear Switches — keebfinder.com
规格参数
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Actuation Force
The force needed to press the button. Lower = more sensitive. Sanwa ~65g (light), Seimitsu ~85g (medium), Happ ~130g (heavy).
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50gf (62.5gf bottom-out)
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Color
Button/actuator color. Green = start/go, Red = stop/emergency, Yellow = caution, Blue = reset (per IEC 60204-1).
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Clear housing
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Mechanical Life
How many press cycles before mechanical failure. Higher is better — 10M cycles at 100 presses/day = 274 years.
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Contact switch; Gateron standard rating (tens of millions) — not unlimited
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Mounting Type
How the button attaches to the panel. Panel mount is standard — installs through a cutout from the front.
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MX-compatible, 5-pin PCB/plate mount (hot-swap compatible)
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Pn note
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Corrected: this is a standard MX contact switch, NOT Hall-effect/magnetic. Prior specs (Hall effect mount, adjustable 0.1-4.0mm, unlimited life) were misattributed from a magnetic analog switch.
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Switch type
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Linear (MX-style mechanical, factory-lubed)
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Travel Distance
How far the button moves when pressed. Shorter = faster response. Sanwa 0.85mm is extremely short for competitive gaming.
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2mm actuation, 4mm total (fixed)
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安装快速参考
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.
尺寸
故障排除
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.
快速规格
- Actuation Force
- 50gf (62.5gf bottom-out)
- Color
- Clear housing
- Mechanical Life
- Contact switch; Gateron standard rating (tens of millions) — not unlimited
- Mounting Type
- MX-compatible, 5-pin PCB/plate mount (hot-swap compatible)
- Pn note
- Corrected: this is a standard MX contact switch, NOT Hall-effect/magnetic. Prior specs (Hall effect mount, adjustable 0.1-4.0mm, unlimited life) were misattributed from a magnetic analog switch.
用户评价
“Not a mechanical switch — uses Hall effect magnetic sensing. No physical contact = theoretically infinite lifespan. Adjustable actuation point via software (0.1mm to 4.0mm). The newest frontier in key”
