Durock Alpaca V2

Linear Durock, made by JWK

Linear switch · schematic, not a product photo

The Durock Alpaca V2 is a PrimeKB-designed, JWK-made linear with a 62g bottom-out spring, PC top, and nylon bottom that became the enthusiast staple recommendation for smooth budget-premium builds.

Durock Alpaca V2 specs

Type Linear
Actuation force n/a
Bottom-out force 62g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring 62g gold-plated, bottom-out weighted
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.56 / switch
Sound profile smooth, muted clack
Released 2020

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Hear the Durock Alpaca V2

Lubed and Filmed Alpaca V2 Sound Test | KBD8XMKII E-White | PC Plate · Jaeyou Park · video loads from YouTube only after you press play

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Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Durock Alpaca V2 (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use the full keyboard database to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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