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= Switch Testers =
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= Switch Tester Plates =
== Switch Tester Plates ==
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This is what I recommend for beginners as it's the cheaper option.  
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The unit is a single 6mm thick acrylic plate, with a smooth frosted finish on both sides. Switches are pushed in and held with friction force. They can be pushed out from below, or wiggled out from above.
 
  
Choose your switches at the bottom, as many or as few as you would like. Blank DSA keycaps are available at 50c each.
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Switch tester plates are an excellent way to try out different switches or mounting artisans.
  
The total price of a 12 slot 3x4 unit will be in the area of $30-40 depending. Delivery can be done via auspost letter at $2.50 - $3.50.
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They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex.
  
[https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y Photos of Switch Tester Plates here.]
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If you're fresh in the hobby, please ask around the community (such as snagkeys or switchkeys discord servers) in order to find out which switches to try. I sell individual switches and blank keycaps listed at the bottom of the page.
  
Pricing:
 
  
* 4 Slot 2x2 Switch Plate - $5
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* 12 Slot 3x4 Switch Plate - $14
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* 24 Slot 4x6 Switch Plate - $20
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* Custom size - contact
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== Advanced Switch Testers ==
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[[File:LAS 8361 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
These are solid fully enclosed units that hold switches in securely via a dedicated switch plate. They will simulate a keyboard better than the switch plate option, but keep in mind nothing will be the same as trying out a full keyboard with a particular switch.
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I have some old stock still available, some unlisted so get in contact if you are looking for a particular size. New ones are being designed.
 
  
These units cannot be flat packed and will need to be sent via courier/parcel, which starts at $10.
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== Specs ==
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Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
  
[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Photos of Advanced Switch Testers]
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Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic
  
Pricing:
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Origin: Australia
  
* 1u - $8
 
* 1x2 - $10 - Sold out
 
* 2x2 - $13 - 3 available (2 smoke black, 1 snow)
 
* 2x3 - $15 - Sold out
 
* 2x4 - $16 - 3 available (snow)
 
* 3x4 - $20 - 1 available (snow)
 
* 3x5 - $24 - 3 available (snow)
 
  
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== Features ==
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===== Switch support =====
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Tester plates support any MX style switches such as cherry, kailh, kailh box, outemu, tecsee, durock etc. Some switches may sit a bit tighter or looser. Tester plates are a bit tighter than mod plates (which can be used as testers).
  
This list is somewhat out of date. New testers are being designed at the moment. Custom rubber feet are being made for 2 row units and should be here soon. Anything larger will have the traditional round bumpon on each corner.
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===== Material and finish =====
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The acrylic is clear with a silky smooth satin/frosted texture on both sides, that resists dust and fingerprints. This is the same material used for my keyboard stands and other products.
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===== Rubber feet =====
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Clear 3M rubber feet are pre-applied on each unit so it's ready to use after removing packaging. 4x6 units have an extra 2 bumpons in the center to maintain stability.
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== Where to Buy ==
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Switch Tester Plates are currently available from 3 aussie vendors.
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:• [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/modification-accessories/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Switchkeys]
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:• [https://customkbd.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Custom KBD]
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:• [https://mountainkeyboards.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Mountain Keyboards]
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Direct purchase is also possible by messaging me on discord.  If you are international, I recommend checking out the vendors above as they'll have better rates.
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Discord: @Ninja#5071
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[[File:ProfilePic Discord.jpg|link=]]
 
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= Switches =
 
= Switches =
Individual switches available for purchase. I do NOT sell in bulk. For bulk switches, visit [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches Custom KBD], [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches Switchkeys], [https://dailyclack.com/collections/switches Daily Clack], [https://keyboardtreehouse.com/collections/switches Keyboard Treehouse] and other AU vendors.
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Hello traveller, you have reached my switch vault. I have many switches available, for a price.  
  
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If you require bulk switches, please check out the vendors below.
  
: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linears - $2
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear - $1.50
 
: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile - $1.50 (tactile)
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4 62g - $1.50 (silent tactile)
 
: <span style="color: #ECB500">✚</span> Gazzew U4T 62g - $1.50 (tactile)
 
: <span style="color: #FA48AE">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g - $1.50 (silent linear, clear top)
 
: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g - $1.50 - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/c-x-tkc-dragonfruit-switches-x10 link]
 
: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g - $1.50 - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/durock-sunflower link]
 
: <span style="color: #B9A9C7">✚</span> SP Star Purple 67g - $1.50 (white housing)
 
: <span style="color: #EE3973">✚</span> SP-Star Х KON·MOMO 65g - $1.50
 
  
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* [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches Custom KBD]
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* [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches Switchkeys]
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* [https://dailyclack.com/collections/switches Daily Clack]
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* [https://keyboardtreehouse.com/collections/switches Keyboard Treehouse]
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* [https://mountainkeyboards.com/ Mountain Keyboards]
  
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Cherry Red - $1
 
: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Cherry Black - $1
 
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Cherry Brown - $1
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Clear - $1
 
: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue - $1
 
: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Cherry Green - $1
 
: <span style="color: #BABABA">✚</span> Cherry Speed Silver - $1
 
: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Cherry Silent Red - $1.50
 
: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black - $1.50
 
  
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==== Clear DSA Keycaps - 60c each ====
  
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear - $1
 
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Gateron Red - $1
 
: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Yellow - $1
 
: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Gateron Black - $1
 
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Gateron Brown - $1
 
: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Gateron Blue - $1
 
: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Gateron Green - $1
 
: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Gateron Silent Red - $1
 
: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Gateron Silent Black - $1
 
: <span style="color: #7F5A4B">✚</span> Gateron Silent Brown - $1
 
  
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==== Modern Switches - $1.50 each ====
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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linears
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear
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: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4 62g - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/boba-u4-silent-tactile-switches CustomKBD link]
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: <span style="color: #ECB500">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4T 62g - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/gazzew-u4t-tactile-switches CustomKBD link] (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: #FA48AE">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top) - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/gazzew-bobagum-switches CustomKBD link]
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: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g
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: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g
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: <span style="color: #B9A9C7">✚</span> SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
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: <span style="color: #EE3973">✚</span> SP-Star Х KON·MOMO 65g
  
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Red - $1
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And these: shrimp, tecsee ruby, tecsee sapphire, epsilons, jadeite, kiwi, tangerine, oil king, blueberry, new stock alpaca, silent alpaca, cerulean, pewter, gateron CJ
: <span style="color: #DBC000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Dark Yellow - $1
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Black - $1
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Kailh BOX Brown - $1
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: <span style="color: #BC5500">✚</span> Kailh BOX Burnt Orange - $1
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White - $1
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: <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue - $1
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: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - $1
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: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy - $1
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: <span style="color: #765C9B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Royal - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2E8D">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pink - $1
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: <span style="color: #CC0000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Chinese Red - $1
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: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Kailh BOX Noble Yellow - $1
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: <span style="color: #00B27B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Glazed Green - $1
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Kailh BOX Ancient Grey - $1
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Zeal redux - $2
  
: <span style="color: #B6203B">✚</span> Kailh Pro Burgundy - $1
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Chaos theory singularity - $2.50
: <span style="color: #642E8C">✚</span> Kailh Pro Purple - $1
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: <span style="color: #23BDB3">✚</span> Kailh Pro Light Green - $1
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: <span style="color: #EFB600">✚</span> Kailh Speed Gold - $1
 
: <span style="color: #DBDBDB">✚</span> Kailh Speed Silver - $1
 
: <span style="color: #D79C72">✚</span> Kailh Speed Bronze - $1
 
: <span style="color: #93484C">✚</span> Kailh Speed Copper - $1
 
  
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==== Cherry Switches - $1 each ====
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Cherry Red
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: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Cherry Black
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Cherry Brown
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Clear
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: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue
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: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Cherry Green
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: <span style="color: #BABABA">✚</span> Cherry Speed Silver
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: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Cherry Silent Red - '''$1.50'''
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black - '''$1.50'''
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Nature White  - '''$2'''
  
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g - $1
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g - $1
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g - $1
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g - $1
 
  
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==== Gateron Switches $1 each ====
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Gateron Red
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: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Yellow
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: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Gateron Black
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Gateron Brown
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: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Gateron Blue
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: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Gateron Green
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: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Gateron Silent Red
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Gateron Silent Black
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: <span style="color: #7F5A4B">✚</span> Gateron Silent Brown
  
'''These outemu switches are very old and maybe not even be available for purchase.'''
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==== Kailh BOX Switches - $1 each ====
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Red
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: <span style="color: #DBC000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Dark Yellow
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: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Kailh BOX Black
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Kailh BOX Brown
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: <span style="color: #BC5500">✚</span> Kailh BOX Burnt Orange
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White
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: <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue
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: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box CustomKBD link]
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: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box CustomKBD link]
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: <span style="color: #765C9B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Royal
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: <span style="color: #FF2E8D">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pink
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: <span style="color: #CC0000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Chinese Red
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: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Kailh BOX Noble Yellow
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: <span style="color: #00B27B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Glazed Green
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Kailh BOX Ancient Grey
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==== Kailh Switches - $1 each ====
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: <span style="color: #B6203B">✚</span> Kailh Pro Burgundy
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: <span style="color: #642E8C">✚</span> Kailh Pro Purple
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: <span style="color: #23BDB3">✚</span> Kailh Pro Light Green
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: <span style="color: #EFB600">✚</span> Kailh Speed Gold
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: <span style="color: #DBDBDB">✚</span> Kailh Speed Silver
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: <span style="color: #D79C72">✚</span> Kailh Speed Bronze
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: <span style="color: #93484C">✚</span> Kailh Speed Copper
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==== KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each====
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g
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==== Outemu Switches ====
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These outemu switches are very old and maybe not even be available for purchase.
  
 
: <span style="color: #6E59D2">✚</span> Outemu Ice Light Purple - $1
 
: <span style="color: #6E59D2">✚</span> Outemu Ice Light Purple - $1
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: <span style="color: #C6C6C6">✚</span> Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
 
: <span style="color: #C6C6C6">✚</span> Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
 
: <span style="color: #65E5E6">✚</span> Outemu Teal - Out of stock
 
: <span style="color: #65E5E6">✚</span> Outemu Teal - Out of stock
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= Advanced Switch Testers (legacy product) =
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In contrast to the tester plates, these are fully enclosed units made from several layers of acrylic and features a 1.5mm switch plate to allow switches to clip in securely, like a typical keyboard case.
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They are great as fidget toys to leave around or take to meets. The switches won't fall out because of the switch plate and enclosed nature.
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'''Note:''' these are currently out of production but I have a few available. Please message to check availbility.
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Pricing:
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* 1u - $7 (out of stock)
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* 1u high profile - $8 (out of stock)
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* 1x2 - $10 - (out of stock)
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* 2x2 - $13 - (out of stock)
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* 2x3 - $15 - (out of stock)
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* 2x4 - $16 - 3 available (colour: snow)
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* 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
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* 3x5 - $24 - 2 available (colour: snow)
  
  
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[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
 
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Revision as of 02:20, 15 June 2022


Switch Tester Plates

LAS 8387 - 2000px.jpg


Switch tester plates are an excellent way to try out different switches or mounting artisans.

They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex.

If you're fresh in the hobby, please ask around the community (such as snagkeys or switchkeys discord servers) in order to find out which switches to try. I sell individual switches and blank keycaps listed at the bottom of the page.


LAS 8388 - 2000px.jpg


LAS 8361 - 2000px.jpg


Specs

Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6

Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic

Origin: Australia


Features

Switch support

Tester plates support any MX style switches such as cherry, kailh, kailh box, outemu, tecsee, durock etc. Some switches may sit a bit tighter or looser. Tester plates are a bit tighter than mod plates (which can be used as testers).

Material and finish

The acrylic is clear with a silky smooth satin/frosted texture on both sides, that resists dust and fingerprints. This is the same material used for my keyboard stands and other products.

Rubber feet

Clear 3M rubber feet are pre-applied on each unit so it's ready to use after removing packaging. 4x6 units have an extra 2 bumpons in the center to maintain stability.


Where to Buy

Switch Tester Plates are currently available from 3 aussie vendors.

Switchkeys
Custom KBD
Mountain Keyboards


Direct purchase is also possible by messaging me on discord. If you are international, I recommend checking out the vendors above as they'll have better rates.

Discord: @Ninja#5071

ProfilePic Discord.jpg


Switches

Hello traveller, you have reached my switch vault. I have many switches available, for a price.

If you require bulk switches, please check out the vendors below.



Clear DSA Keycaps - 60c each

Modern Switches - $1.50 each

Alpaca V1 Linears
Halo Clear
KBDfans T1 Tactile
Gazzew Boba U4 62g - CustomKBD link
Gazzew Boba U4T 62g - CustomKBD link (out of stock)
Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top) - CustomKBD link
Dragonfruit 63.5g
POM Sunflower 67g
SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
SP-Star Х KON·MOMO 65g

And these: shrimp, tecsee ruby, tecsee sapphire, epsilons, jadeite, kiwi, tangerine, oil king, blueberry, new stock alpaca, silent alpaca, cerulean, pewter, gateron CJ

Zeal redux - $2

Chaos theory singularity - $2.50


Cherry Switches - $1 each

Cherry Red
Cherry Black
Cherry Brown
Cherry Clear
Cherry Blue
Cherry Green
Cherry Speed Silver
Cherry Silent Red - $1.50
Cherry Silent Black - $1.50
Cherry Nature White - $2


Gateron Switches $1 each

Gateron Clear
Gateron Red
Gateron Yellow
Gateron Black
Gateron Brown
Gateron Blue
Gateron Green
Gateron Silent Red
Gateron Silent Black
Gateron Silent Brown


Kailh BOX Switches - $1 each

Kailh BOX Red
Kailh BOX Dark Yellow
Kailh BOX Black
Kailh BOX Brown
Kailh BOX Burnt Orange
Kailh BOX White
Kailh BOX Pale Blue
Kailh BOX Jade - CustomKBD link
Kailh BOX Navy - CustomKBD link
Kailh BOX Royal
Kailh BOX Pink
Kailh BOX Chinese Red
Kailh BOX Noble Yellow
Kailh BOX Glazed Green
Kailh BOX Ancient Grey


Kailh Switches - $1 each

Kailh Pro Burgundy
Kailh Pro Purple
Kailh Pro Light Green
Kailh Speed Gold
Kailh Speed Silver
Kailh Speed Bronze
Kailh Speed Copper


KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each

Aliaz 60g
Aliaz 70g
Aliaz 80g
Aliaz 100g


Outemu Switches

These outemu switches are very old and maybe not even be available for purchase.

Outemu Ice Light Purple - $1
Outemu Ice Dark Purple - $1
Outemu Ice Clear - $1
Outemu Ice Grey - Out of stock
Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
Outemu Teal - Out of stock


Advanced Switch Testers (legacy product)

In contrast to the tester plates, these are fully enclosed units made from several layers of acrylic and features a 1.5mm switch plate to allow switches to clip in securely, like a typical keyboard case.

They are great as fidget toys to leave around or take to meets. The switches won't fall out because of the switch plate and enclosed nature.

Note: these are currently out of production but I have a few available. Please message to check availbility.

Pricing:

  • 1u - $7 (out of stock)
  • 1u high profile - $8 (out of stock)
  • 1x2 - $10 - (out of stock)
  • 2x2 - $13 - (out of stock)
  • 2x3 - $15 - (out of stock)
  • 2x4 - $16 - 3 available (colour: snow)
  • 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
  • 3x5 - $24 - 2 available (colour: snow)


Click here for an imgur album of photos.

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