Akko Magnetic Switches Introduction

Disclaimer for this Article 

  1. This piece serves as a basic introduction to the magnetic switches keyboard, offering insights into its hardware, firmware, and driver framework as well as its features.
  2. All the features listed below have been successfully implemented and are already in full-scale production.
  3. Please note that the features described below might not reflect the most recent software updates. Our team is dedicated to providing timely updates to ensure accuracy.

Mount Type: Gasket / Tray Mount  (Based on our experiement, impact of gasket mount on response time is minimal. Plate material matters) 

Plate: Aluminum alloy plate to minimize travel (If you install mechanical switches and would want to enjoy a favorable gasket typing experience, a PC plate is recommended)

PCB: Thickness of 1.2mm, without flex-cut.

Stabilizers: Supports both PCB-mounted stablizer and plate-mounted stabilizer (Multi-layout PCB may for magnetic switches may not support PCB mounted stabilizers). 

Accessories and Foams: Users can add desirable foams, including switch-pad, without affecting magnetic switches detection.

Key Features for Magnetic Switches

Magnetic switches keyboard can customize actuation distances with additional helpful gaming features.

Customizable Actuation Point

0.1mm~4.0mm with an increment of 0.1mm.

Please update your firmware and use our latest driver in the Download Center page to enjoy a wider actuation range.

Customizable Actuation Point

0.1mm~4.0mm with an increment of 0.1mm.

Please update your firmware and use our latest driver in the Download Center page to enjoy a wider actuation range.

Rapid Trigger(RT)

When you set up rapid trigger, you can set the subsequent key press and release from 0.2mm~2.5mm with an increment of 0.1mm.

This is helpful in Valorant to improve counter strafing because you have to instantly stop and shoot. Magnetic switches allow you to release at just 0.2mm to stop.

The image next is the most sensitive and popular setting for rapid trigger.

[0.1mm RT is being tested now. If the test proves okay, firmware and driver update is needed] 

Rapid Trigger(RT)

When you set up rapid trigger, you can set the subsequent key press and release from 0.2mm~2.5mm with an increment of 0.1mm.

This is helpful in Valorant to improve counter strafing because you have to instantly stop and shoot. Magnetic switches allow you to release at just 0.2mm to stop.

The image next is the most sensitive and popular setting for rapid trigger.

[0.1mm RT is being tested now. If the test proves okay, firmware and driver update is needed] 

Dynamic Keystrokes(DKS)

Bind one key to 4 different actions from press to release. This is different from macro because for magnetic switches, it analogly generates 4 different key values and you are actually physically pressing the key while those values are generated.

Dynamic Keystrokes(DKS)

Bind one key to 4 different actions from press to release. This is different from macro because for magnetic switches, it analogly generates 4 different key values and you are actually physically pressing the key while those values are generated.

Release Trigger: In addition to the regular key definition, releasing the key will also trigger an extra key definition.

Bottom-Out Trigger: When the key is pressed all the way down, the original key definition is released, and a new key definition is triggered.

Speed Differentiation: You can set light press and heavy press to trigger different values.

Free Binding: In addition to regular keys, you can also bind combination keys and macros.

  1. With the calibration function, users can change magnetic switches to have different gaming experiences (magnetic switches with the same polarity or three-pin mechanical switches).
  2. When the keyboard undergoes high-temperature conditions or remains unused for an extended period, calibration is necessary for optimal performance due to changes in the magnetic field.
  3. Calibration is also necessary to reduce deadzones because ever user has different typing behaviors. Some brands, after collecting a lot of user data, will set generalized dead zones and dynamically calibrate the keys. We wish to achieve that after we have enough user feedback. So please feel free to communicate with us.

Considering that magnetic switches are primarily used for gaming applications, you can directly communicate any operations needed or desired in games by contacting support.eu@akkogear.com. Our development team will assess, evaluate, and propose solutions for implementation.

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