What are these 2 blue key switches that came with the Model100?

Do they have a model number? How do I swap switches. Do people ever use a combination of different switches in the same keyboard?

(Sorry if these answers are easily found online, I didn’t look and thought others might appreciate the answers).

What are these 2 blue key switches that came with the Model100?

They are two backup switches.

Do they have a model number?

They are Kaihua BOX “Ocean”-series switches. You can read more in this kickstarter update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keyboardio/model-100/posts/3527110

How do I swap switches.

You use the included switch swap tool, it’s the orange thing. You can read more in this kickstarter update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keyboardio/model-100/posts/3237016

Do people ever use a combination of different switches in the same keyboard?

I think it would be rare. Though some people certainly do it. For example to have different switches on WASD or a heavier switch on a key they might accidentally press (like spacebar) …

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