Revision as of 02:20, 15 June 2022

Switch Tester Plates

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.

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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-= Switch Testers =
+= Switch Tester Plates =
-== Switch Tester Plates ==
+[[File:LAS 8387 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
-This is what I recommend for beginners as it's the cheaper option.
-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.
+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.
+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.]
+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
+[[File:LAS 8388 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
-* 12 Slot 3x4 Switch Plate - $14
-* 24 Slot 4x6 Switch Plate - $20
-* Custom size - contact
-== Advanced Switch Testers ==
+[[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.
-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.
+== Specs ==
+Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
-[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Photos of Advanced Switch Testers]
+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.
+:• [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/modification-accessories/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Switchkeys]
+:• [https://customkbd.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Custom KBD]
+:• [https://mountainkeyboards.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Mountain Keyboards]
-Pricing:
-* 1u - $8
+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.
-* 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)
+Discord: @Ninja#5071
-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.
+[[File:ProfilePic Discord.jpg|link=]]
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 = Switches =
-I sell individual switches to go with switch testers.
+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.
-If you are after bulk switches, please have a look at these aussie stores.
 * [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]
+* [https://mountainkeyboards.com/ Mountain Keyboards]
+==== Clear DSA Keycaps - 60c each ====
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 : <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear
 : <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile
-: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4 62g
+: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4 62g - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/boba-u4-silent-tactile-switches CustomKBD link]
-: <span style="color: #ECB500">✚</span> Gazzew U4T 62g
+: <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)
-: <span style="color: #FA48AE">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top)
+: <span style="color: #FA48AE">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top) - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/gazzew-bobagum-switches CustomKBD link]
-: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/c-x-tkc-dragonfruit-switches-x10 link]
+: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g
-: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/durock-sunflower link]
+: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g
 : <span style="color: #B9A9C7">✚</span> SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
 : <span style="color: #EE3973">✚</span> 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
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 : <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White
 : <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue
-: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade
+: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box CustomKBD link]
-: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy
+: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box CustomKBD link]
 : <span style="color: #765C9B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Royal
 : <span style="color: #FF2E8D">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pink
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 : <span style="color: #C6C6C6">✚</span> Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
 : <span style="color: #65E5E6">✚</span> Outemu Teal - Out of stock
+</div>
+<div class="whitebox">
+= 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)
+[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
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