KBDfans Roller V2
The KBDfans Roller V2 refines the Roller linear with a cleaner form factor, quieter leaf spring and a built-in light guide. Full review of the changes.
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Quick Summary
The KBDfans Roller V2 is a revision of the Roller linear focused on fixing the small annoyances of the original. The headline changes are a reworked form factor for better keycap clearance, a refined leaf spring that quiets stray noise, and an added light guide for cleaner RGB. It’s a linear aimed at builders who want a polished, problem-free switch rather than a radical new feel.
Specs and Feel
This is a linear switch sold in 35-piece packs. The V2’s improvements are structural rather than a change in spring weight: the form factor was adjusted so custom keycaps no longer interfere with the housing, and the key structure was consolidated to simplify assembly and eliminate the jamming that misaligned riveting caused on some original units. KBDfans also made local refinements to the leaf spring to remove unwanted noise from certain springs, so the V2 should run quieter and more consistent than the first version. A new light guide is built into the housing to carry RGB more evenly.
Tuning
The V2’s whole pitch is that the rough edges are already handled — the leaf spring refinement targets the spring noise you’d otherwise have to lube away, and the tighter key structure reduces the jamming you’d otherwise have to work around. That makes it a strong stock switch out of the pack. If you still pick up any spring ping on individual units, a light spring lube is the simplest fix. Beyond that, there’s little reason to disassemble these before building.
Verdict
Buy the Roller V2 if you liked the original Roller but were bitten by keycap interference, assembly jamming, or stray spring noise — this revision is built specifically to solve those. The added light guide makes it the better choice for RGB-forward boards. If you already own the original and have no complaints, the upgrade is incremental rather than essential; the V2 is about refinement, not reinvention.
Frequently asked
What changed in the Roller V2?
KBDfans reshaped the form factor to stop custom keycaps interfering, consolidated the key structure to cut jamming, refined the leaf spring to kill stray spring noise, and added a light guide for RGB.
Why does it have a light guide?
The built-in light guide channels per-key RGB more cleanly, so the V2 is a better fit for boards where backlighting matters.
Are these sold in big packs?
Yes, they come 35 to a pack, which is enough to cover most boards in a single purchase.
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