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= Switch Testers =
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= Switch Tester Plates =
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=== Switch Plates ===
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Switch tester plates are an excellent way to try out different switches or mounting artisans.
So you want to test some switches? Or maybe you want something to help with modding. I can sort you out.
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Switch plates are cut from 6mm thick acrylic and switches are friction fitted to them. They are very rigid and come with high quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) pre-applied.
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They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex.
  
Going forward, I will distinguish between switch testing plates and switch modding plates - the difference is having slightly tighter holes for testing, and looser for modding so they are easier to remove.
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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.
  
The standard size switch testing plate will be 3x4 but custom sizes can be ordered.
 
  
* Photos of switch testing plates: https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y
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* Photos of Switch modding plates: https://imgur.com/a/oxZYozl
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=== Advanced switch testers ===
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These are more heavy duty than the switch plates and come as a fully assembled and enclosed unit. It features a switch plate that holds switched securely, making it ideal as a desktop fidget toy.
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PCBs are not compatible with these but I plan on producing new ones to support PCBs. Essentially macropad cases.
 
  
Features:
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== Specs ==
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Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
  
# 1.5mm top plate allows switches to clip in securely.
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Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic
# Fully enclosed design for comfortable handling or use as a fidget toy.
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# Very solid. It has a 6mm layer going all the way through.
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# High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability.
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Origin: Australia
  
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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).
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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 =
2020 update: switches are very limited. Prepacked cherry/gateron/kailh box packs available for $12 each.
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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 local aussie vendors such as [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] and many others.
  
=== Misc Switches ===
 
OG Holy Panda: '''$5 each''' (2 left)
 
  
Massdrop/Drop Holy Panda - '''$2 each'''
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==== Clear DSA Keycaps - 65c each ====
  
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #EBB79C">OG Holy Panda</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #EBB79C">Drop Holy Panda</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="switchbox">
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==== Modern Switches - $1.50 each ====
=== Cherry Switches ===
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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linear
Price: '''$1 each'''
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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V2 Linear
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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Silent Alpaca
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear
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: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile (one left, original clear housing with teal stem)
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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
  
<div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Cherry <br> Red</div>
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And these: shrimp, tecsee ruby, tecsee sapphire, epsilons, jadeite, kiwi, tangerine, oil king, blueberry, cerulean, pewter, gateron CJ
<div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Cherry <br> Black</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Cherry <br> Brown</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Cherry <br> Clear</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #0750E2">Cherry <br> Blue</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #009966">Cherry <br> Green</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF4A4A">Cherry <br> Silent Red</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Cherry <br> Silent Black</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #BABABA">Cherry <br> Silver</div>
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Zeal redux - $2
  
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Chaos theory singularity - $2.50
=== Gateron Switches ===
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Price: '''80c each'''
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Gateron <br> Clear</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Gateron <br> Red</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Gateron <br> Black</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Gateron <br> Brown</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #0750E2">Gateron <br> Blue</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #009966">Gateron <br> Green</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF4A4A">Gateron <br> Silent Red</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Gateron <br> Silent Black</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #7F5A4B">Gateron <br> Silent Brown</div>
 
</div>
 
  
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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 (out of stock)
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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'''
  
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=== Zeal Switches ===
 
Price: '''$1.50 each'''
 
  
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Zealio <br> R7 62g</div>
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==== Gateron Switches $1 each ====
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> R7 65g</div>
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD"></span> Gateron Clear
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> R7 67g</div>
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: <span style="color: red"></span> Gateron Red
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> R8 65g</div>
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: <span style="color: #FFE600"></span> Gateron Yellow (out of stock)
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> R8 67g</div>
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: <span style="color: black"></span> Gateron Black
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #251C49">Zealio <br> R8 78g</div>
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20"></span> Gateron Brown
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Zealio <br> V2 62g</div>
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: <span style="color: #0750E2"></span> Gateron Blue
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> V2 65g</div>
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: <span style="color: #009966"></span> Gateron Green
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> V2 67g</div>
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: <span style="color: #FF4A4A"></span> Gateron Silent Red
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #251C49">Zealio <br> V2 78g</div>
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F"></span> Gateron Silent Black
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: <span style="color: #7F5A4B"></span> Gateron Silent Brown
  
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #A9E4F4">Zilent <br> R10 62g</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #03C6E6">Zilent <br> R10 65g</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #265196">Zilent <br> R10 67g</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #202441">Zilent <br> R10 78g</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #A9E4F4">Zilent <br> V2 62g</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #03C6E6">Zilent <br> V2 65g</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #265196">Zilent <br> V2 67g</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #202441">Zilent <br> V2 78g</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="switchbox">
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==== Kailh BOX Switches - $1 each ====
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #81D8D0">Tealio <br> R7 67g</div>
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Red
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #81D8D0">Tealio <br> R8 67g</div>
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: <span style="color: #DBC000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Dark Yellow
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF5D22">Healio <br> V2 67g</div>
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: <span style="color: black"></span> Kailh BOX Black
</div>
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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
  
<div class="switchbox2">
 
=== Kailh Switches ===
 
Price: '''$1 each'''
 
  
<div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Kailh Box <br> Red</div>
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==== Kailh Switches - $1 each ====
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DBC000">Kailh Box <br> Dark Yellow</div>
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: <span style="color: #B6203B"></span> Kailh Pro Burgundy
<div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Kailh Box <br> Black</div>
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: <span style="color: #642E8C"></span> Kailh Pro Purple
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Kailh Box <br> Brown</div>
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: <span style="color: #23BDB3"></span> Kailh Pro Light Green
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #BC5500">Kailh Box <br> Burnt Orange</div>
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: <span style="color: #EFB600"></span> Kailh Speed Gold
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Kailh Box <br> White</div>
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: <span style="color: #DBDBDB"></span> Kailh Speed Silver
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #7E9DB1">Kailh Box <br> Pale Blue</div>
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: <span style="color: #D79C72"></span> Kailh Speed Bronze
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #ADBE9A">Kailh Box <br> Jade</div>
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: <span style="color: #93484C"></span> Kailh Speed Copper
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #030653">Kailh Box <br> Navy</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #765C9B">Kailh Box <br> Royal</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2E8D">Kailh Box <br> Pink</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #B6203B">Kailh Pro <br> Burgundy</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #642E8C">Kailh Pro <br> Purple</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #23BDB3">Kailh Pro <br> Light Green</div>
 
</div>
 
  
<div class="switchbox2">
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==== KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each====
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #EFB600">Kailh Speed <br> Gold</div>
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D"></span> Aliaz 60g (out of stock)
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DBDBDB">Kailh Speed <br> Silver</div>
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D"></span> Aliaz 70g
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #D79C72">Kailh Speed <br> Bronze</div>
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D"></span> Aliaz 80g
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #93484C">Kailh Speed <br> Copper</div>
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D"></span> Aliaz 100g
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<div class="switchbox">
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #CC0000">Kailh Box <br> Chinese Red</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FFE600">Kailh Box <br> Noble Yellow</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #00B27B">Kailh Box <br> Glazed Green</div>
 
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Kailh Box <br> Ancient Grey</div>
 
 
</div>
 
</div>
  
<div class="switchbox2">
 
=== KBDfans Switches ===
 
Aliaz: '''$1 each'''
 
  
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 60g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 70g</div>
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= Advanced Switch Testers (legacy product) =
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 80g</div>
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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.
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 100g</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox">
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T1 Tactile: '''$1.50 each'''
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Comes in a inky/smoky transparent black housing or a completely transparent housing.
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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.
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #28575D">KBDfans <br> T1 Ink</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #28575D">KBDfans <br> T1 Clear</div>
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'''Note:''' these are currently out of production but I have a few available. Please message to check availbility.
</div>
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Pricing:
  
<div class="switchbox2">
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* 1u - $7 (out of stock)
=== Outemu Switches ===
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* 1u high profile - $8 (out of stock)
Price: '''80c each'''
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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 - 2 available (colour: snow)
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* 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
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* 3x5 - $24 - 1 available (colour: snow)
  
Limited stock on grey and silvers.
 
  
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Outemu Ice <br> Light Purple</div>
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[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Outemu Ice <br> Dark Purple</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #8E8E8E">Outemu Ice <br> Grey</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #C6C6C6">Outemu Ice <br> Silver</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Outemu Ice <br> Clear</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #65E5E6">Outemu <br> Teal</div>
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</div>
 
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Revision as of 00:52, 15 September 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 local aussie vendors such as Custom KBD, Switchkeys, Daily Clack, Keyboard Treehouse, Mountain Keyboards and many others.


Clear DSA Keycaps - 65c each

Modern Switches - $1.50 each

Alpaca V1 Linear
Alpaca V2 Linear
Silent Alpaca
Halo Clear
KBDfans T1 Tactile (one left, original clear housing with teal stem)
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, 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 (out of stock)
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 (out of stock)
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 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 (out of stock)
Aliaz 70g
Aliaz 80g
Aliaz 100g


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 - 2 available (colour: snow)
  • 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
  • 3x5 - $24 - 1 available (colour: snow)


Click here for an imgur album of photos.

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