<p data-mce-fragment="1">Designed by LowproKB and manufactured by Kailh, the Ambients series of switches bring some much-desired improvements to chocs. The Nocturnal, Twilight are the first to bring truly silent, low actuation force linears, while Sunrise switches do the same for the tactile experience.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Based on the Kailh Choc v1 form-factor, these switches were engineered from the ground up to accommodate the components needed to quieten typical switch noise. Strategically placed silicone bumpers dampen the sounds made by both the down- and upstrokes. Stem, case and spring modifications to allow for a more consistent movement. Even the contact spring ramp's design was revisited. All this to accomplish a silent switch which feels smooth and crisp, without any mushiness.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Because of the Kailh Choc v1 form-factor, these switches are perfect alternatives for existing kits and keycaps which support Kailh v1 switches.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Coming later this year</strong>: the <strong>Sunrise</strong> switch, a 40gf tactile switch using the same silencing technology. Where the Sunset switches brought a breath of fresh air for tactile switches, the Sunrise will do the same, but silent.</p> <h2 data-mce-fragment="1">Specifications</h2> <h3>Nocturnal</h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Model number:</strong> CPG1350501D01-1</li> <li> <strong>Model name:</strong> Nocturnal<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Type:</strong> Linear<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Colour:</strong> Black POM stem, smoked translucent polycarbonate top, black nylon bottom <br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Operation force:</strong> 20gf<span data-mce-fragment="1">±10gf</span> </li> <li> <strong>Conduction travel:</strong> 1.5mm±0.5mm<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Total travel:</strong> 3mm+0/-0.5mm<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Operating life:</strong><span> </span>50,000,000 cycles</li> </ul> <h3>Twilight</h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Model number:</strong> CPG1350501D01</li> <li> <strong>Model name:</strong> Twilight<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Type:</strong> Linear<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Colour:</strong> Sage (light green) POM stem, smoked translucent polycarbonate top, nylon grey bottom<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Operation force:</strong> 35gf<span data-mce-fragment="1">±10gf</span> </li> <li> <strong>Conduction travel:</strong> 1.5mm±0.5mm<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Total travel:</strong> 3mm+0/-0.5mm<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Operating life:</strong><span> </span>50,000,000 cycles</li> </ul> <h3>Sunrise</h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Model name:</strong> Sunrise<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Type:</strong> Tactile<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Colour:</strong> Peach POM stem, rose translucent polycarbonate top, eggplant (deep purple) nylon bottom<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Operation force:</strong> 40gf<span data-mce-fragment="1">±10gf</span> </li> <li> <strong>Conduction travel:</strong> 1.5mm±0.5mm<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Total travel:</strong> 3mm+0/-0.5mm<br><strong></strong> </li> <li> <strong>Operating life:</strong><span> </span>50,000,000 cycles</li> </ul> <h2 data-mce-fragment="1">Remarks</h2> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Kailh Low Profile switches are <strong data-mce-fragment="1">only</strong> compatible with keycaps that are made for them. They are <strong data-mce-fragment="1">not</strong> compatible with other keycaps, for example those for MX switches.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">The Ambients Silent Kailh Low Profile switches have five pins: two metal switch pins, a center post and two side posts which are part of the bottom housing.<br> </li> <ul style="margin-top: 0;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="margin-top: 0;"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Side posts can be clipped using flush cutters if the keyboard doesn't support side posts. These days, most keyboards do support side posts.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Side posts give some extra stability and alignment to switches, which is useful when hot swapping switches and when using a keyboard without a case.</li> </ul> </ul>