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--- alps_skfl [03 Jan 2024 22:00] – bean
+++ alps_skfl [03 Jan 2024 22:30] (current) – bean
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 | **Part Number** | Unknown |
 | **Switch Type** | [[:terminology:linear_switch|Linear]] |
-| **Travel** | 3.9mm |
+| **Travel** | 3.9 mm |
 | **Sense method** | Metal contact |
 | **Mount** | PCB mount |
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-**Alps SKFL** is a linear switch in the Alps SKFL series.
+**Alps SKFL** is a low profile linear switch in the Alps SKFL series.
 ==== Characteristics ====
-Rather than a traditional top and bottom housing, the switch's housing holds all components of the switch, kept in place by a bent metal top. The switchplate is similar in appearance and function to that of [[switch:alps_skfm_series|Alps SKFM]], though they are mutually incompatible. The metal top also acts as a jumper when soldered, and the housing has a cavity opposite the switchplate for a diode or LED; LED variants have a cutout in the metal top to accomodate it.
+The switch has a stem, spring and contact module in an atypical housing that holds all of its components, retained by a bent metal top. The contact module functionally resembles that of [[switch:alps_skfm_series|Alps SKFM]], though they are mutually incompatible.
+The grey stem is unlubricated and takes Alps common mount keycaps with a centre hole.
+The metal top acts as a jumper when soldered, and the housing has a cavity opposite the switchplate for a diode or LED; LED variants have a cutout in the metal top to accomodate it.
+====Gallery====
+<gallery>
+switch:skfl_internals.jpg
+</gallery>