At CES 2020, Cherry unveiled the new Viola switches for mechanical keyboards.They'll have to
The price of mechanical keyboards with a new type of switches will have to approach the cost of membrane solutions.It is reported that the Viola uses a full-fledged mechanical design, although it is simpler than in other models.The fact is that the new switches use only one movable contact, on which it slidesThe contact is closed in the middle of the stroke.It is noted that a force of 45 cN is needed to press.
The advantage of Viola is that they can be mounted without soldering and put caps on them from other switches of the MX series.
When the keyboards with a new type of switches will appear on sale is still unknown.