HMX Gachapon | Geonworks Glare 65 Sound Test

Introducing the Gachapon linear switch, the latest masterpiece from HMX. Designed for an exceptional typing experience, these switches feature a T4 stem that delivers a rich and slightly deeper sound profile. The PA12 top housing has been carefully selected by the designers to provide a subtle, less clacky top-out sound while still having a nice full sound level.
To avoid a dull auditory experience, KeyOL opted against a pure PA66 bottom housing. Instead, they incorporated PA66 with 30% fiberglass, resulting in the classic solid and poppy bottom-out sound that HMX switches are renowned for.
For me, the combo of the T4 stem and PA12 top housing was pretty smooth out of the box and was a slightly softer feel when bottoming out. I liked these much more than the Evas but not as much as the Xinhais. Also, while I tested these on an aluminum plate, I'd recommend trying out a softer plate material like PP or POM to really let the softer vinyl shine.
Hope you enjoy the sound test!
Build:
Geonworks Glare65
Switch: HMX Gachapon Linear by KeyOL
Stem Material: T4
Top Housing: PA12
Bottom Housing: TG30 (PA66 + 30% fiberglass)
Operating Force: 45±2g
Bottom-out Force: 53±2g
Pre-travel: 2.0mm
Total Travel: 3.9±0.2mm
Spring: 22mm KOS single-stage extended
Aluminum Plate
Top mount
Foam: None
Force Break Pads used on screw locations
Keycaps: GMK Nimbus
Deskmat: The Deep by @catfromonomichi
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[@rassles]

heya did you just do the screw points on the bottom of the case or did you do it on the plate/pcb top mount screws as well?

[@Orinkeebs]

case only - but all metal connection points

[@rassles]

@@Orinkeebs nice so like the 8 screw points at the bottom ?

[@Orinkeebs]

@@rassles and the holes where the case Bar Feet go

[@cristerronaldo_sewy]

Does the travel feel like regular 4.0mm switches?

[@Orinkeebs]

Yes, i didn't notice a difference with my others with the exception of a slightly softer/deeper bottom due to the unique nylon blend they are using