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DesignerStudio Panda Drum Switches (Name updated)

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DesignerStudio

“What else can I say, Panda is the cutest living creature ever”

Panda Drum Switches

Hey, this is DesignerStudio. It has been a long time since our last product launch. During this period, we are working hard on a new mold that might innovate the mechanical switches. We called it the "drum" structure. We worked on this mold for nearly 2 years. And we got our patent recently. And it is the best time to show the product to the world.

Drum Structure

We have developed an innovative MX structure mold, which we call Drum Structure. The central mast adds a drum-shaped sound cavity, and when the stem pole hits the bottom housing, the bottom-out mimics the process of hitting the drumhead.
What’s more, we provide different materials for substituting the central mast such as stainless steel, brass, aluminum, carbon fiber, POM and more to present different sound performances and different travel distances. The most interesting thing that we discovered is that it can mimic the typing sounds on different plate materials.
We also renovated the LED diffuser. The ivory, translucent diffuser with the chamfered surface can provide a better and more even RGB light effect.
Last but not least, we added a structural bead on the top housing in order to provide better stem stability.

Color design

The color theme is taken from our favorite animal of all time –the Giant Panda. Beyond that, we provide customizability to the product. We have black and white top housings, bottom housings, and stems where you can create your preferred appearance for the switches.

Specifications

Linear
Full Nylon housing(Black or white, you can mix and match of your choice)
G1 long pole stem (mix of pom, upe, paraffin, etc.)
Spring: TBD
Pin Mounting: 5-Pin
Default Central Mast Material: TBD (Choose from Stainless Steel, Aluminum or brass)
Default Travel Distance: 4mm
Standard Factory lube or No lube

Sample Photos

We showcase the switches prototype at 2023 Gamescom. Here are some site pictures. (The keyboard is Graystudio Space65 R3)

Pictures taken by VicentD (The keyboard is AngryMiao AM65)

Spoiler Alert

We also designed a switch puller. Our Switch puller is 100% CNC and consists of a 6063 Aluminum handle and a Zirconia Ceramic head. The design is ergonomic, easy for users to pull switches without effort. The special head shape prevents hurting the plate. Last but not least, the head can be substituted for different uses. More details will be posted soon.