Gateron Ink Yellow V2

Linear Gateron

Gateron Ink Yellow V2 switch
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Gateron Ink Yellow V2 is a heavier linear in the translucent Ink housing family, offering the classic Ink sound with a firmer spring than Ink Red.

Gateron Ink Yellow V2 specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 60g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel n/a
Total travel 4 mm
Stem n/a
Top housing Ink housing
Bottom housing Ink housing
Spring 60g
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.70 / switch
Sound profile ink housing linear
Released 2021

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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Which keyboards can use it?

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

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