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 First generation SKCL stems are unusual compared to others in the series and are symmetrical, with no notches on either side. This is in contrast to later generations and even switches in the first generation of the SKCM series, which always had a notch. First generation SKCL stems are unusual compared to others in the series and are symmetrical, with no notches on either side. This is in contrast to later generations and even switches in the first generation of the SKCM series, which always had a notch.
  
-Pretend i wrote a bunch more stuff here to deal with the weird wrapping between the infobox and the table and that i'm not just doing this to illustrate an idea+Pretend i wrote a bunch more stuff here to deal with the weird wrapping between the infobox and the table and that i'm not just doing this to illustrate an idea. 
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 +Definitely found two more sentences.
 | Switch | Part number | Stem Color | Operating force |  | Switch | Part number | Stem Color | Operating force | 
 | SKCL Green | SKCLAC((potentially)) \\ SKCLFC((illuminated)) | Green | 60gf | | SKCL Green | SKCLAC((potentially)) \\ SKCLFC((illuminated)) | Green | 60gf |
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 | SKCL Double Action | SKCLKB | Colorless | 1st: 90gf, 2nd: 500gf| | SKCL Double Action | SKCLKB | Colorless | 1st: 90gf, 2nd: 500gf|
 ==== Alps SKCL Green ==== ==== Alps SKCL Green ====
 +<WRAP right>
 +[{{:switch:skclgreen.png?200|Alps SKCL Green}}]
 +</WRAP>
 The switch was likely in production from 1983 to around 1989. The switch was replaced for the second generation by [[#Alps SKCL Yellow|SKCL Yellow]], with both switches existing side-by-side for a short time. The switch was likely in production from 1983 to around 1989. The switch was replaced for the second generation by [[#Alps SKCL Yellow|SKCL Yellow]], with both switches existing side-by-side for a short time.
  
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 It is possible that the part number for the switch is SKCLAC as this part number is directly adjacent to the part number for SKCL Cream which is SKCLAD. “SKCLAC” is listed at several obsolete switch part sellers with no pictures to confirm. It is possible that the part number for the switch is SKCLAC as this part number is directly adjacent to the part number for SKCL Cream which is SKCLAD. “SKCLAC” is listed at several obsolete switch part sellers with no pictures to confirm.
 ==== Alps SKCL Cream ==== ==== Alps SKCL Cream ====
-The switch was likely in production from 1983 to around 1989. The switch was replaced for the second generation by [[#Alps_SKCL_Gray|SKCL Gray]].+<WRAP left> 
 +[{{:switch:skclcream.jpg?200|Alps SKCL Cream}}] 
 +</WRAP> 
 +The switch was likely in production from 1984 to around 1989. The switch was replaced for the second generation by [[#Alps_SKCL_Gray|SKCL Gray]].
  
 The switch was most commonly used as a spacebar switch in keyboards using SKCL Green, though it has also been used as a main switch in a considerably smaller number of keyboards. The switch was most commonly used as a spacebar switch in keyboards using SKCL Green, though it has also been used as a main switch in a considerably smaller number of keyboards.
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 There is a heavier variant requiring significantly higher force to actuate that is marked with black marker, similar to other heavy switches in the line. It is doubtful that this is a catalog switch. There is a heavier variant requiring significantly higher force to actuate that is marked with black marker, similar to other heavy switches in the line. It is doubtful that this is a catalog switch.
 ==== Alps SKCL Lock ==== ==== Alps SKCL Lock ====
-SKCL Lock is an alternate action switch that was likely introduced in 1984 and was on sale for the entirety of the first generation. There is a follower arm that moves along a track in the stem to generate a locking action wherein the switch stays depressed until pressed again.+SKCL Lock is an alternate action switch that was likely introduced in 1984 and was on sale for the remainder of the first generation. There is a follower arm that moves along a track in the stem to generate a locking action wherein the switch stays depressed until pressed again.
 ==== Alps SKCL Double Action ==== ==== Alps SKCL Double Action ====
 The switch was likely introduced between 1983 and 1985 and was retained for the second generation, existing as late as 1994. The switch follows the general characteristics of the SKCL family, however there are many additional parts and changes. The housing is symmetrical, similar to SKCM Brown, the stem has a long pole and a recess for an actuator similar to the actuator in Alps SCK. The tabs on the bottom housing are not the full width of the switch, as opposed to other switches in the series. The switch was likely introduced between 1983 and 1985 and was retained for the second generation, existing as late as 1994. The switch follows the general characteristics of the SKCL family, however there are many additional parts and changes. The housing is symmetrical, similar to SKCM Brown, the stem has a long pole and a recess for an actuator similar to the actuator in Alps SCK. The tabs on the bottom housing are not the full width of the switch, as opposed to other switches in the series.
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 There is another version of this switch with an amber stem that appears to have been present in arcade machines. Its part number, if any, is unknown. There is another version of this switch with an amber stem that appears to have been present in arcade machines. Its part number, if any, is unknown.
 +==== Gallery ==== 
 +A gallery would go here
 ===== First generation (Gold Star Alps) ===== ===== First generation (Gold Star Alps) =====
 +During the first generation, a series of variant switches was manufactured in Korea under the Gold Star Alps partnership. Some of these switches appear to be analogs to switches in the mainline series, like SKCL Brown and the Gold Star SKCL Lock, whereas others are unique. It's unknown if production stopped here for the second generation or if Gold Star Alps started making identical switches.
 | Switch | Part number | Stem Color | Operating force |  | Switch | Part number | Stem Color | Operating force | 
 | SKCL Amber | Unknown | Amber | 90gf | | SKCL Amber | Unknown | Amber | 90gf |
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 There is an additional variant, often referred to as “Striped Amber” that appears to be a custom order (as denoted by 'lipstick marking' on the slider). This differs from the black marker used for heavy switches in the regular SKCM/SKCL line, but is not necessarily indicative of anything as the switches were not manufactured in the same plants. This switch has a significantly lighter spring (~55g), similar to SKCM Blue - it appears different visually, but this is likely due to the smaller diameter of the spring post in the first generation SKCL stem. It has only been seen in a single keyboard, which lends credence to it either being a custom order or factory mystery. There is an additional variant, often referred to as “Striped Amber” that appears to be a custom order (as denoted by 'lipstick marking' on the slider). This differs from the black marker used for heavy switches in the regular SKCM/SKCL line, but is not necessarily indicative of anything as the switches were not manufactured in the same plants. This switch has a significantly lighter spring (~55g), similar to SKCM Blue - it appears different visually, but this is likely due to the smaller diameter of the spring post in the first generation SKCL stem. It has only been seen in a single keyboard, which lends credence to it either being a custom order or factory mystery.
 +==== Gallery ==== 
 +A gallery would go here
  
 ===== Second generation ===== ===== Second generation =====
 +The second generation was in production from 1989 to 2001.
 +
 +For the second generation, all contact modules became the short variant, and the stem material was changed to POM and the factory lubrication was removed. Intriguingly, the slits on the upper housing were never removed, suggesting there was no third generation of the SKCL series, unlike the SKCM series. SKCLKB was retained from the first generation.
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 | Switch | Part number | Stem Color | Operating force |  | Switch | Part number | Stem Color | Operating force | 
 | SKCL Yellow | SKCLAR \\ SKCLFQ | Yellow | 60gf | | SKCL Yellow | SKCLAR \\ SKCLFQ | Yellow | 60gf |
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 ==== Alps SKCL Lock (2nd generation) ==== ==== Alps SKCL Lock (2nd generation) ====
 SKCL Lock returned for the second generation with a new part number of SKCLJC, shorter contact module and gray colored, unlubricated stem. SKCL Lock returned for the second generation with a new part number of SKCLJC, shorter contact module and gray colored, unlubricated stem.
 +==== Gallery ====
 +A gallery would go here
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