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OUTEMU Silent Lime V3 Tactile Switch
02 / THE ESSENTIALS

OUTEMU Silent Lime V3 Tactile Switch at a Glance

35 gf
Operating force
1.8 mm
Pre-travel
3.3 mm
Total travel
5-pin
Mount

Will it fit your build?

Conventional 5-pin mechanical switch with an MX-style cross stem. Confirm that your PCB or hot-swap socket supports this switch technology and five-pin footprint before ordering.

Mechanical; not Hall Effect or optical.

MX-style cross stem for compatible MX-style keycaps.

Use only with keyboards or PCBs designed for conventional MX-style mechanical switches and a 5-pin footprint. Before installation, align the center post, two plastic locating pins and metal contacts with the PCB or hot-swap socket, then press the switch straight into place without forcing it.

Check the Switch Technology and the Five-Pin Footprint

Check the Switch Technology and the Five-Pin Footprint

Silent Lime V3 is a conventional mechanical switch with an MX-style cross stem. It is not a Hall Effect magnetic switch or an optical switch. Your keyboard therefore needs the right mechanical-switch socket or PCB before physical fit can be assumed.

A five-pin switch has two plastic locating pins in addition to the electrical contacts and center post. Some hot-swap boards accept the full five-pin footprint, while others do not. Check the keyboard or PCB specification before ordering rather than relying on the word hot-swappable alone.

Confirm mechanical-switch support, five-pin PCB/socket fit and MX-style keycap compatibility before ordering.

Feel

Light Tactility Without Heavy Resistance

Light Tactility Without Heavy Resistance

Silent Lime V3 is built around a light 35±10 gf operating force. The tactile mechanism still gives a physical cue during travel, but the switch is aimed at buyers who prefer a gentler bump rather than a high-force or sharply pronounced tactile event.

Its dampened construction is intended for lower-noise keyboard builds. The final acoustic result still depends on the keyboard case, plate, mount, keycaps and desk surface, so the KeebPilot video should be treated as a setup-specific reference rather than a universal loudness measurement.

Choose it when you want a light keypress, tactile feedback and a quieter build more than a strong bump or loud mechanical sound.

The V3 Basics That Matter in a Build

The V3 Basics That Matter in a Build

The exact V3 source lists 1.8±0.6 mm pre-travel, 3.30 mm total travel, a 21 mm spring and a five-pin base. Those numbers are most useful as build-selection facts: the travel is shorter than the common 4.0 mm full-travel reference, and the five-pin footprint requires a compatible PCB or socket.

Secondary exact-product retailers consistently describe a POM stem and nylon / PA66 housings. KeebPilot keeps those material details separated from unsupported claims about smoothness, sound character or durability. Bottom-out force and factory-lube status remain unresolved and are not promoted as locked selling points.

Use the verified travel, force and mount data to judge fit and feel direction; do not infer more than the sources support.

See the Switch in Action

OUTEMU Silent Lime V3 Switch Sound Test & Typing Test | KeebPilot

Construction

Operating force35 gf
Pre-travel1.8 mm
Total travel3.3 mm
Mount5-pin

Is this the right product for you?

Pick Lime V3 for a Gentle Silent Tactile Direction
Best for

Pick Lime V3 for a Gentle Silent Tactile Direction

  • Office, shared-space and late-night mechanical keyboard builds.
  • Light typists who want tactile feedback without a heavy spring feel.
  • Builders choosing a quieter tactile option instead of a silent linear.
Check before buying

Trade-offs and compatibility checks

  • The tactile event is light rather than strongly pronounced.
  • 35±10 gf may feel too light if you rest heavily on the keys.
  • Silent dampening changes impact and sound compared with an undampened tactile switch.

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Type Tactile Type Tactile Type Tactile Type Tactile
Operating force 35 gf Operating force 30.6 gf Operating force 45±10 Operating force 45 gf
Bottom-out force — Bottom-out force — Bottom-out force — Bottom-out force 50 gf
Pre-travel 1.8 mm Pre-travel 2.0 mm Pre-travel 2.0±0.4 Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 3.3 mm Total travel 4.0 mm Total travel 3.6±0.3 Total travel 3.7 ± 0.3 mm
Mount 5-pin Mount 5-pin Mount 5-pin Mount 5-pin
Factory lube — Factory lube Yes Factory lube Yes Factory lube Yes

Detailed specifications

Brand
OUTEMU
Switch Type
Tactile
Operating Force
35 gf
Pre-travel
1.8 mm
Total Travel
3.3 mm
Stem Material
POM
Top Housing
PA66 / Nylon
Bottom Housing
PA66 / Nylon
Factory Lubed
Unconfirmed
Mount
5-pin
Sound Profile
Dampened / lower-noise design
Typing Feel
Light tactile with a gentle bump

Good to Know

Pick Lime V3 for a Gentle Silent Tactile Direction

This switch makes the most sense when the priority is a light keypress plus tactile feedback in a quieter build. That combination separates it from silent linears, which remove the tactile event, and from heavier tactiles, which place more emphasis on bump strength and spring resistance.

It is less suitable if you specifically want a heavy spring, a sharp tactile bump, a loud or crisp acoustic signature, or magnetic / optical switch technology. Those are different buying goals rather than weaknesses that this switch is intended to solve.

Buy for light tactile feedback and lower-noise use; choose another switch family when strong tactility, heavier weighting or different switch technology is the priority.

Questions about OUTEMU Silent Lime V3 Tactile Switch

Is the OUTEMU Silent Lime V3 linear or tactile?

It is a silent tactile mechanical switch. It provides tactile feedback during the keypress rather than the uninterrupted travel of a linear switch.

How heavy is the Silent Lime V3?

The exact supplier source lists a 35±10 gf operating force, placing it on the light side of tactile mechanical switches.

Is the Silent Lime V3 a 5-pin switch?

Yes. It uses a 5-pin PCB-mount base. Check that your PCB or hot-swap socket supports the footprint before ordering.

Will it work in any hot-swappable keyboard?

Not automatically. Hot-swappable is not a universal compatibility guarantee. Confirm that your keyboard uses compatible mechanical switches and that its socket or PCB supports this switch and five-pin footprint.

Is it compatible with Hall Effect or optical keyboards?

No. Silent Lime V3 is a conventional mechanical switch, not a Hall Effect magnetic switch or an optical switch.

Does it support RGB lighting?

The V3 construction includes an integrated light-guide element. The actual lighting result depends on your PCB LED layout, plate and keycaps.

Is Lime V3 the same as Lemon V3, and is this V3 Pro?

The same green V3 silent tactile family is sold as Lime or Lemon in different markets. KeebPilot uses Silent Lime V3 as the primary name. This page covers the standard V3 product, not the separately sold V3 Pro version.

Is it good for office or late-night typing?

Its silent tactile construction is intended for lower-noise keyboard builds, so those are relevant use cases. Final sound depends on the complete keyboard. Use the KeebPilot video as a reference for the recorded setup, not as a universal loudness measurement.