Mill-Max has recently developed a new series of open bottom, low profile, solder mount receptacles specifically designed to make your mechanical key switches hot-swappable.
https://www.mill-max.com/products/new/receptacles-make-keyswitch-hot-swapping-effortless
Sold in packs of 100 (good for 50 switches)
Product Specifications:
- Model Code - Tin: 3305-0-15-80-47-27-10-0
- Model Code - Gold: 3305-0-15-15-47-27-10-0
- Receptacle With No Tail
- Accepts .025"-.037" (0,635-0,940mm) diameter leads
- Mounting Hole: .062" (1,575mm)
- Overall Length: 2.67mm
What's Included:
- 1 Pack of 100 Mill Max Socket 3305 - Gold or Tin depending on selection
The Fine Print:
- Adding Mill Max sockets may require the use of longer standoffs to mount your PCB in the case
- Research compatibility with your PCB, switches and case prior to purchasing
- 2x Max Mill sockets required per switch
- Requires soldering the sockets to your PCB