HMX Pink Pig Linear Switches

The HMX Pink Pig 70 Novelty Pack offers a set of 70 themed linear mechanical keyboard switches designed for users seeking a smooth and consistent typing experience combined with a unique visual flair. These switches are ideal for custom keyboard builds that emphasize both performance and style.

Design and Theme

These switches feature a distinctive pink-themed design that adds a playful and stylish accent to any keyboard. The novelty pack format provides a substantial quantity of switches, perfect for creating eye-catching key clusters or accent keys within a larger build.

Switch Type and Feel

The switches are linear, meaning they provide a smooth keystroke without any tactile bump or audible click. This makes them suitable for users who prefer a quiet and consistent typing or gaming experience.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Linear (no tactile bump, no click)
• Operating Force: Approximately 45 gf
• Bottom-Out Force: Approximately 50 gf
• Pre-Travel Distance: Approximately 2.0 mm
• Total Travel Distance: Approximately 3.8 mm
• Mounting Style: 5-pin MX-style (PCB mount)

Materials and Build Quality

The switches are constructed with high-quality materials to ensure durability and smooth operation:

• Top housing made from polycarbonate (PC) for transparency and strength
• Bottom housing crafted from modified nylon for resilience
• Stem manufactured from POM (polyoxymethylene) for low friction and smooth keystrokes

Factory Lubrication

Each switch comes pre-lubricated from the factory, which enhances the smoothness of the keystroke and reduces friction noise. This feature ensures a pleasant typing feel right out of the box without the need for additional modifications.

Compatibility

The 5-pin MX-style design makes these switches compatible with most mechanical keyboards that support standard MX switch mounts, allowing for easy installation and customization.

Ideal Use Cases

• Custom keyboard builds aiming for a humorous and stylish aesthetic
• Users seeking a smooth, linear typing experience without tactile feedback or noise
• Enthusiasts looking to add colorful novelty switches as accents to their key layouts
• Gamers and typists who prefer consistent actuation force and travel distance