Outemu ICE
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| Manufacturer | Gaote |
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| Switch type | Clicky; tactile; linear |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Keycap mount | Cherry MX mount |
| Switch mount | Plate mount and PCB mount |
Outemu ICE is a series of Cherry MX clone switches from Gaote. They are SMD LED compatible with a polycarbonate housing. All ICE switches have been sold with Outemu branding on the switch top. ICE switches can be bought directly from Reddit user /u/hbheroinbob,[1] who commissioned them from Gaote. Various online keyboard-part retailers also stock ICE switches.
When bought from Heroinbob, either DIY or prebuilt switches are available. All ICE switches come with hot-swap sockets attached to the legs. These sockets are only compatible with Outemu ICE switches, and by chance a few other switches that share the same pin dimensions.
The tactile switches are described as having a short and sharp bump, while the linears are known to be somewhat smooth. The clicky switches are known for being very loud and tactile.
Variants
Variants of this series include:
| Type | Name | Bottom-out | Notes | |
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Linear | Outemu ICE Silver | 68 cN | New stem material contributes to shine |
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Tactile | Outemu ICE Light Purple | 62 cN | |
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Tactile | Outemu ICE Dustproof Brown | 62 cN | Specially commissioned switch, identical to Light Purple |
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Tactile | Outemu ICE Dark Purple | 68 cN | |
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Tactile | Outemu ICE Grey | 75 cN | |
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Clicky | Outemu ICE Blue | 62 cN | |
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Clicky | Outemu ICE Dustproof Blue | 62 cN | Specially commissioned switch, identical to Blue |
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Clicky | Outemu ICE Teal (new) | 68 cN | |
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Clicky | Outemu ICE Click | 75 cN | Polycarbonate stem, increased noise and tactility |
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Clicky | Outemu ICE Teal (old) | 80 cN | Obsolete |
References
- ↑ /u/hbheroinbob, Reddit post for Heroinbob's sale.
