Cherry
MX2A Brixies, Deconstructed, Unlubed.
Description
As an idea that was brought into fruition, the MX2A Brixie started as a franken switch to round out brighter pitches in the MX2A Browns by swapping Nixie tops over.
We're selling these switches deconstructed, unlubricated.
Switches come deconstructed and have to assemble them yourself.
Each purchase comes with:
100 MX2A Nixie Tops
100 MX2A Bottom Housings
100 MX2A Brown Stems
100 Copper Leaf A
100 Copper Leaf B
Springs are not included. Use your own!
Scroll further to view assembly instructions
Disclaimer
Due to the physical nature of these components, which bend and alter shape upon installation or use, all sales are strictly final, non-refundable, and non-exchangeable.
Switch Disclaimers
Returns and faults
Switches can't be returned or refunded for a change of mind. If a switch isn't working out of the box, let us know, and we'll test it and replace it if it's faulty.
How a switch feels, such as being scratchy, is a matter of preference and not a fault, it isn't grounds for a refund or exchange.
Before you buy
Please check your keyboard before you buy, as we can't take back switches that don't fit or work with it:
- Your PCB needs to be hot-swap or for soldering.
- Standard MX-style switches only work on standard PCBs, and optical switches only on optical PCBs.
- Magnetic (Hall effect) switches only work on Hall effect PCBs.
- Outemu hot-swap sockets are smaller than standard ones and won't take standard switch pins.
If unsure, please reach out to us or the keyboard manufacturer/ vendor that you have purchased the PCB/ keyboard from.
Switches are sold in packs, and the price shown is for the whole pack. Each listing says how many switches are in its pack. We recommend buying a few extra in case some are lost to modding.
Modifying switches
Modifying a switch, such as lubing, filming, clipping its pins or changing its spring, voids its warranty.
If your keyboard takes 3-pin switches, you may clip the two plastic side pins off 5-pin switches with flush cutters. Test the switches first: clipping is a modification and voids the warranty.
What's normal
Switch pins can bend in transit. A bent pin isn't a defect: straighten it gently with tweezers before fitting the switch, pressing a bent pin into a hot-swap socket can damage the socket. If you're unsure, reach out to us and we'll help.
Plastics can show small cosmetic marks, such as flow lines, weld lines, sink marks and flashing. These are not defects.
Fees, cancellation windows and reporting times are in our Refund Policy.
Deconstructed, Unlubricated
Assembling Cherry Brixies
Components
Ensure that you have your
- Top Housing
- Bottom Housing
- Stem
- Leaf A
- Leaf B
- Spring of Choice
Step 1
Orient the switch housing and note the points where Leaf A and Leaf B are inserted into the bottom housing
Step 2
Push Leaf A into the bottom housing, ensuring that it's fully flushed into the bottom case
Step 3
Repeat for Leaf B
Final steps
4: Use a spring of your choice
5: Put on the Brown stem
6: Close the switch with the Top Housing
Quick Check!
If you're unable to close the switch, this means that Leaf A is not fully seated in the bottom housing.
