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= Switch Testers =
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= Switch Tester Plates =
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=== 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.
 
  
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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.
  
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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.
  
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[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.
  
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Pricing:
 
  
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* 4 Slot 2x2 Switch Plate - $5
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* 12 Slot 3x4 Switch Plate - $14
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* 20 Slot 4x5 Switch Plate - $18
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* Custom size - contact
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=== Advanced Switch Testers ===
 
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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.
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== Specs ==
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Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
  
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These units cannot be flat packed and will need to be sent via courier/parcel, which starts at $10.
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Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic
  
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[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Photos of Advanced Switch Testers]
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Origin: Australia
  
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Pricing:
 
  
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* 1u - $8
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== Features ==
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* 1x2 - $10 - Sold out
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===== Switch support =====
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* 2x2 - $13 - 3 available (2 smoke black, 1 snow)
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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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* 2x3 - $15 - Sold out
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* 2x4 - $16 - 3 available (snow)
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* 3x4 - $20 - 1 available (snow)
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* 3x5 - $24 - 3 available (snow)
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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 Modding Plates ==
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Also known as 'lube stations' by other vendors, these tools are used to organise switches neatly as mod/lube them.
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My design is made from premium 6mm frosted acrylic and features a spaced out grid layout so you don't bump into adjacent switches when closing them or applying films and other fiddly work.  
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Switch Tester Plates are currently available from 3 aussie vendors.
  
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High quality 3M bumpons are pre-applied to the unit, all you have to do is peel off the protective film and you're good to go.
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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://imgur.com/a/RUxJ2be Photos of Switch Modding Plates here.]'''
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:• [https://mountainkeyboards.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Mountain Keyboards]
  
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Pricing: $1 per switch slot. For example, a 4x6 unit is $24, 6x8 is $48 etc.
 
  
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Sizes in stock and ready to post:
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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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* 24 slot 4x6 - $24
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Discord: @Ninja#5071
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* 32 slot 4x8 - $32
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To order:
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[[File:ProfilePic Discord.jpg|link=]]
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'''Step 1.''' Choose your size/arrangement.
 
  
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The width needs to be an even number for bumpon positioning reasons.
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= Switches =
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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.
  
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'''Step 2.''' Choose whether the switch holes are grippy or loose.
 
  
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Defualt is grippy. This means switch are held in place with friction. Switches will not fall out on their own and you can use it as a switch tester! The difference with switch tester plates is these are spaced out more for ease of use, and have side tab cutouts to allow you to close the top housing down onto the switch.
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==== Clear DSA Keycaps - 65c each ====
  
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Loose switch slots is available on request, no additional cost.
 
  
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==== Modern Switches - $1.50 each ====
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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linear
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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
  
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'''Step 3.''' Optional features if wanted.
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And these: shrimp, tecsee ruby, tecsee sapphire, epsilons, jadeite, kiwi, tangerine, oil king, blueberry, cerulean, pewter, gateron CJ
  
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* Stem slots: a cross shaped hole is added for each switch slot. This increases the overall size by 30% and so I charge an additional 30% on top of the base price. E.g. a 32 slot unit will be $32 + $9.60 = $41.60
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Zeal redux - $2
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* Brush holes: by default 3 holes are included in each plate. Let me know if you want them removed, or to customise the size/quantity/positioning. No extra charge.
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Chaos theory singularity - $2.50
  
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'''Step 4.''' Choose delivery method.
 
  
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* Auspost large letter - $3.50 for units up to 6x8 size.
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==== Cherry Switches - $1 each ====
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* Courier - Starts at $10 for metro areas (no PO boxes). Auspost available on request.
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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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==== How To Order ====
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==== Gateron Switches $1 each ====
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Message me on discord with what you would like or any questions you have: @Ninja#5071
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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 (out of stock)
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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
  
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I accept payment through Pay ID (available through most bank apps).
 
  
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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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==== Kailh Switches - $1 each ====
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= Switches =
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: <span style="color: #B6203B">✚</span> Kailh Pro Burgundy
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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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: <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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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linears - $2
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==== KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each====
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear - $1.50
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile - $1.50 (tactile)
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4 62g - $1.50 (silent tactile)
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g
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: <span style="color: #ECB500">✚</span> Gazzew U4T 62g - $1.50 (tactile)
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g
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: <span style="color: #FA48AE">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g - $1.50 (silent linear, clear top)
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: <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]
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: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g - $1.50 - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/durock-sunflower link]
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Cherry Red - $1
 
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: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Cherry Black - $1
 
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Cherry Brown - $1
 
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Clear - $1
 
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: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue - $1
 
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: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Cherry Green - $1
 
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: <span style="color: #BABABA">✚</span> Cherry Speed Silver - $1
 
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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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= 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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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear - $1
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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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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Gateron Red - $1
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: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Yellow - $1
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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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: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Gateron Black - $1
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Gateron Brown - $1
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: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Gateron Blue - $1
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: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Gateron Green - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Gateron Silent Red - $1
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Gateron Silent Black - $1
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: <span style="color: #7F5A4B">✚</span> Gateron Silent Brown - $1
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Red - $1
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* 1u - $7 (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: #DBC000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Dark Yellow - $1
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* 1u high profile - $8 (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Black - $1
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* 1x2 - $10 - (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Kailh BOX Brown - $1
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* 2x2 - $13 - (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: #BC5500">✚</span> Kailh BOX Burnt Orange - $1
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* 2x3 - $15 - (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White - $1
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* 2x4 - $16 - 2 available (colour: snow)
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: <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue - $1
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* 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
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: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - $1
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* 3x5 - $24 - 1 available (colour: snow)
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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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: <span style="color: #B6203B">✚</span> Kailh Pro Burgundy - $1
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: <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
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: <span style="color: #DBDBDB">✚</span> Kailh Speed Silver - $1
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: <span style="color: #D79C72">✚</span> Kailh Speed Bronze - $1
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: <span style="color: #93484C">✚</span> Kailh Speed Copper - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g - $1
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'''These outemu switches are very old and maybe not even be available for purchase.'''
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: <span style="color: #6E59D2">✚</span> Outemu Ice Light Purple - $1
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: <span style="color: #3E2A8B">✚</span> Outemu Ice Dark Purple - $1
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Outemu Ice Clear - $1
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: <span style="color: #8E8E8E">✚</span> Outemu Ice Grey - Out of stock
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: <span style="color: #C6C6C6">✚</span> Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
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: <span style="color: #65E5E6">✚</span> Outemu Teal - Out of stock
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[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
 
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Switch Tester Plates

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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.


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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

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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)


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