{"product_id":"hmx-firecracker-tactile-switch","title":"HMX Firecracker Tactile Switch","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eHMX Firecracker Tactile Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mechanical keyboard switch with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"117\"\u003etactile actuation profile\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides noticeable, smooth feedback with each keystroke, while also offering a fluid typing experience. Factory-lubricated, this switch reduces internal friction and provides a pleasant, consistent feel. Its pronounced tactile point makes it suitable for both prolific typists and gamers who prefer defined, non-clicky feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eTechnical specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eSwitch type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tactile (tactile actuation without clicking sound) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eFactory lubrication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – “Factory Lubed” for reduced frictional resistance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eStem material:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA66 Nylon – stable, low-friction design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eTop Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified PA66 Nylon – robust guide \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eBottom Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e N5 Nylon with 50% fiberglass – increased stiffness and stability \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 mm single-stage spring made of Japanese wire – defined, controlled resistance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eOperating Force:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e47 ± 5 gf\u003c\/strong\u003e – comfortable, moderate stroke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eBottom-out force:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e55 ± 5 gf\u003c\/strong\u003e – defined triggering at the end of the stroke \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003ePre-travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e2.0 mm ± 0.2\u003c\/strong\u003e – noticeable tactile point during the stroke \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eTotal travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e3.4 mm ± 0.2\u003c\/strong\u003e – classic MX travel path \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eSound profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, tactilely defined without a loud clicking noise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli 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