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Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK
Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK
Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK
Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK
Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK
Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK
Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK
Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK

Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket

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Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket Switches Custom Keyboards UK

Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket

The Kailh CPG151101S11 hotswap sockets are a versatile and user-friendly solution for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts looking to customise their boards with ease. Each socket is a surface-mount part that solders onto the PCB once; from then on, switches pull out and push in by hand, so you never need an iron to change a switch again.

Built with durability in mind, the CPG151101S11 sockets are crafted from high-quality materials, ensuring a stable and secure connection between the PCB and switches. Their compact, low-profile form makes them compatible with a wide range of keyboard layouts, providing maximum flexibility for different builds. Additionally, they work with most popular MX-style mechanical switches, including Cherry MX, Gateron, and Kailh. Kailh rates each socket for around 100 switch changes.

Order one socket for every switch position on your PCB — a 60% board needs around 61. Fitting them does call for basic soldering, but it is the last soldering that board will ever need, which is what makes hot-swap customisation so worthwhile.

Pack Quantity

1, 5, 10, 30, 50, 70, 90, 120, 200

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Frequently asked questions

How many Kailh Hot-Swappable PCB Socket do I need?

This listing is sold in packs of 1, 5, 10, 30, 50, 70, 90, 120, 200.

As a guide: a 60% keyboard needs about 61-68 switches, a TKL about 87, and a full-size board about 104. It is worth ordering a few spare in case one is faulty or you lose one during the build. If you only want to try the feel before committing, buy a single switch first.

A hot-swap socket is soldered into the keyboard's circuit board once, and from then on switches push into the socket rather than being soldered in place.

That means you can change switches as often as you like without a soldering iron - useful for trying different switches, or replacing a single one that has failed.

Yes - the sockets themselves are soldered to the PCB. It is the switches that become solder-free afterwards.

If your keyboard is already advertised as hot-swappable, the sockets are fitted at the factory and you do not need these. These are for building a board yourself, or for converting a solder-only PCB.

These fit standard Cherry MX style switches, which covers Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, OUTEMU, KTT and most other MX-compatible switches.

Both 3-pin and 5-pin switches work. A 5-pin switch needs the extra two holes in the PCB; if your board only has three holes per switch, clip the two outer plastic legs off and it will seat correctly.