Mechanical & Magnetic Switch
Spec Sheet & Travel Simulator
Simulate key stem travel, test adjustable actuation points, and visualize why Magnetic Hall Effect Rapid Trigger dominates traditional mechanical switches.
๐ Select Switch Model
Set hair-trigger actuation depth anywhere between 0.1mm and 4.0mm.
๐ฌ Live Stem Travel Simulator
Press past the cyan dashed line to trigger action.
Rapid Trigger deactivates the key immediately upon finger lift.
Switch Technology Breakdown: Mechanical vs Hall Effect vs Optical
๐งฒ Hall Effect (Magnetic)
Uses permanent magnets and sensors measuring magnetic flux density. Zero physical contacts, completely eliminating wear, corrosion, and chatter. Offers analog continuous depth sensing, customizable 0.1mm actuation, and dynamic Rapid Trigger.
๐ก Optical Switches
Actuates by interrupting an infrared light beam inside the switch housing. Faster than mechanical with near-zero debounce latency, but limited to a fixed actuation depth without analog Rapid Trigger reset capability.
๐ฉ Traditional Mechanical
The time-tested standard (Cherry MX, Gateron). Operates via two physical metal leaves pressing together. Provides pleasant acoustic thock and tactile feedback, but requires 5ms-15ms firmware debounce delay and has a fixed 2.0mm actuation point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapid Trigger and why is it overpowered in CS2 and Valorant?
Rapid Trigger is a feature of Magnetic (Hall Effect) switches like the Wooting 60HE. Instead of waiting for the key stem to travel back up to a fixed physical reset point (usually 1.0mm - 2.0mm), the switch deactivates the millisecond your finger moves upwards by as little as 0.1mm. This enables instant counter-strafing and lightning-fast stop-and-shoot accuracy.
What is the difference between Linear, Tactile, and Clicky switches?
Linear switches (like Cherry MX Red or Gateron Yellow) provide a smooth, consistent keystroke with no bump, making them the preferred choice for fast gaming. Tactile switches (Cherry Brown) have a subtle tactile bump at the actuation point. Clicky switches (Cherry Blue, Kailh Jade) produce a sharp bump with an audible mechanical click sound.
Do Magnetic switches have debounce delay?
No! Traditional mechanical switches rely on physical metal contact leaves, which physically vibrate and bounce upon contact. They require a 5ms - 15ms firmware 'debounce delay' to prevent accidental double-clicks. Magnetic Hall Effect switches measure magnetic flux density continuously, providing 0ms debounce and true analog sub-millimeter precision.