{"product_id":"naevies-ec-45g-switches","title":"Naevies EC 45g Switches","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOur new fully self-contained EC switches will make building a breeze\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGone are the days of hunting down rubber dome sheets, springs, sliders and stabilisers. No longer will you suffer topre pains where you've misaligned the rubber domes, or clipping your GMK keycaps to fit into stabilisers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe've taken what we love from Topre and refined it into a Cherry MX compatible switch, using the 14x14mm footprint, it allows compatibility with MX stabilisers and MX keycaps. The weight of Naevies EC switches is 45g.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe currently support our Satellite keyboard with an upgrade kit. For other boards, you may need to get a new plate cut to support, or design a PCB to fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDomes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keyboardtreehouse.com\/products\/raeds-he-switches\" title=\"Raeds HE Switches\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaeds HE\u003c\/a\u003e and Naevies EC switches use a silicone dome that can be freely swapped around (with Naevies EC you will need to transfer the spring as well). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Swap Domes on Naevies EC or Raeds HE Switches\" href=\"https:\/\/keyboardtreehouse.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-swap-domes-on-aeboards-naevies-ec-or-raeds-he-switches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisual dome swapping guide here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have newly launched \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"AEBoards 60g Linear Domes for Raeds HE or Naevies EC switches\" href=\"https:\/\/keyboardtreehouse.com\/products\/aeboards-60g-linear-domes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e60g Linear Domes\u003c\/a\u003e for purchase that can be swapped into both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keyboardtreehouse.com\/products\/raeds-he-switches\" title=\"Raeds HE Switches\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaeds HE\u003c\/a\u003e and Naevies EC switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Naevies EC switches, there is also a small piece of clear film that sits on top of the spring. This is help the spring stay in place. You can transfer this over but it will not affect the switch if you leave it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUpdated Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs of mid October 2025, our Naevies EC switches have had an update to the mould. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe system used to clip the switches into the plate has been improved to reduce or eliminate switches from popping out. Taller keycaps like SA may exacerbate the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain keycaps were also reported to hit the switch housing so the stem was limited from depressing too far. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe same changes will be coming soon to our Raeds HE switches lineup as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo identify which version you have, refer to the barcode on the back of the box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe updated switches will have the correct AESWITCH-EC barcode and the first run had a misprint saying AESWITCH-HE.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e these switches are not compatible with Topre or other rubber dome sheets. Naevies use a custom rubber dome that fits into the MX footprint, and is aligned into our switches using corner pillars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCBSs:\u003c\/strong\u003e they \u003cstrong\u003eshould \u003c\/strong\u003ework with existing Topre\/EC PCBs, but it is not a drop in replacement - you will need to do your own testing, and will need to be able to calibrate your EC PCB.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topre plates are unique in that it is usually an injected plastic frame to support the sliders. Naevies use the MX footprint and you are likely to be familiar with this style of plate. Please note that we have specific screw\/standoff placement, to ensure a fight and rigid fit that is required for EC PCBs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstellation: \u003c\/strong\u003eour current iteration of EC PCB is not compatible with the Constellation keyboard case due to o-ring pillars being in the way, but we are looking into solving this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExisting Satellite Users\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to purchase an \u003ca title=\"Satellite EC Upgrade Kit\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/keyboardtreehouse.com\/products\/satellite-ec-pcb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEC Upgrade Kit \u003c\/a\u003ethat contains the PCB, plate and 2 packs (70) switches. You will also need another set of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Staebies Stabilisers\" href=\"https:\/\/keyboardtreehouse.com\/collections\/all\/products\/staebies-v2-black-nylon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaebies\u003c\/a\u003e or other stabilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePartner Vendors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find these at the following stores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prototypist.net\/products\/in-stock-naevies-ec-switches-35-pack\" title=\"Naevies EC Switches at ProtoTypist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProtoTypist (UK)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/omnitype.com\/products\/naevies-ec-switches\" title=\"Naevies EC Switches at Omnitype\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOmnitype (NA)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinikey.com\/products\/aeboards-naevies-ec-switches\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Naevies EC Switches at Divinikey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDivinikey (NA)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cannonkeys.com\/products\/naevies-ec-switches\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Naevies EC Switches at Cannonkeys\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCannonkeys (NA)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keebzncables.com\/collections\/new-arrivals\/products\/aeboards-naevies-ec-switches\" title=\"Naevies EC Switches at KeebzNCables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKeebzNCables (AU)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oblotzky.industries\/products\/naevies-ec-switches\" title=\"Naevies EC Switches at Oblotzky\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOblotzky (DE)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antipode.studio\/products\/naevies-ec-switches\" title=\"Naevies EC Switches at Antipodes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntipodes (Norway)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theremingoat.com\/blog\/aeboards-naevy-ec-switch-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out ThereminGoat's in-depth switch review here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46357526741251,"sku":"AESWITCH-EC","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/9553\/8754\/files\/AEBoards-07-2500px.jpg?v=1738170562","url":"https:\/\/keyboardtreehouse.com\/products\/naevies-ec-45g-switches","provider":"Keyboard Treehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}