Alps SKBL Yellow
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| Manufacturer | Forward Electronics |
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| Family | Alps SKBL/SKBM series |
| Product code | SKBLFE |
| Switch type | Linear |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Actuation force | 60±25 gf |
| Keycap mount | Alps mount |
| Switch mount | Plate mount |
Alps SKBL Yellow is a linear switch in the simplified Alps SKBL/SKBM series. In contrast to complicated Alps switches, the specification for SKBLFE depicts it without an LED recess. The yellow slider colour is described in the specification. It might be reasonable to assume that Forward offered no comparable product to Alps SKCL Yellow, otherwise Matias keyboards would not have needed Xiang Min switches for the keys with integrated LEDs.
Description
As with all Alps SKBL/SKBM series switches, SKBL Yellow uses the simplified contact mechanism. The slider is a pale yellow, with a black top and bottom housing. Conforming to the specification sheet, it has no LED cutout unlike Alps SKCL Yellow or Alps SKCL Green. The spring is about 12mm long, which is longer than that of complicated Alps switches.
The weighting on the specification sheet appears to be inaccurate as the actual force appears to be much lower than 60gf. However, this is unconfirmed and based purely on speculation.
Keyboards
This switch has not knowingly been sighted in a keyboard. However, loose switches have been sighted.
Gallery
The depicted switch was purchased NOS from Taobao.
Top view; the Alps branding is upside-down compared to complicated Alps
Fully disassembled
