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<div style="float: right; margin: 84px 45px 45px 45px">[[File:TesterTower02.jpg|none|700px|A stack of advanced switch testers]]A stack of advanced switch testers. Single at the top, double in the middle and 2x2 at the bottom.</div>
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= Switch Testers =
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= Switch Tester Plates =
I produce 2 types of testers - advanced and basic.  
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[[File:LAS 8387 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
  
The advance series are currently unavailable and some basic ones are in stock, see 'switch plates' below.
 
  
To purchase, please get in [[contact]].
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Switch tester plates are an excellent way to try out different switches or mounting artisans.
  
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They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex.
  
=== Switch Plates ===
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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.
Switch plates are a single thick 6mm piece of clear acrylic that hold switches.  
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There's a few designs and they come in various sizes.
 
  
Each one comes with pre-applied rubber feet.
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[[File:LAS 8388 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
  
See photos here:
 
  
* As switch testers: https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y
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[[File:LAS 8361 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
* For switch modding: https://imgur.com/a/oxZYozl
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The switch tester pattern has normal square cutouts and are spaced like a normal keyboard.
 
  
The switch modding pattern has switch-top opening cutouts (little tabs on the sides) and are spaced out a bit more.
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== Specs ==
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Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
  
Both styles can be used for switch testing or modding.
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Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic
  
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Origin: Australia
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
 
! style="width:150px" | Item!!  style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:400px;" | Notes
 
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| 2x3 || $6 || 6 switch capacity
 
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| 2x4 || $8 || 8 switch capacity
 
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| 3x4 || $10 || 12 switch capacity
 
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| 3x6 || $14 || 18 switch capacity
 
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| Custom sizes || $$ || Contact for custom sizes/patterns.
 
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| Blank keycaps || 50c || Over 20 colours available to choose from.
 
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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).
  
=== Switches ===
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===== Material and finish =====
Pricing for switches is for purchase with a switch tester. If buying individually, there will be a 10% surcharge.
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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.
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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===== Rubber feet =====
! style="width:160px" | Cherry !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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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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| Cherry Red (RGB) || $0.50 ||
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| Cherry Black || $0.50 ||
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| Cherry Black (retooled) || $0.50 || 2018 Retooled. Supposed to be smoother, you be the judge.
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| Cherry Blue || $0.50 ||
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| Cherry Green || $0.50 ||
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| Cherry Brown || $0.50 || Also available in RGB housing on request
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| Cherry Silent Red || $1.00 ||
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| Cherry Silent Black || $1.00 ||
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| Cherry Silver (RGB) || $1.20 ||
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|}
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== Where to Buy ==
  
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Switch Tester Plates are currently available from 3 aussie vendors.
! style="width:160px" | Gateron !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Gateron Clear || $0.40 || Super light linear.
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| Gateron Red || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Yellow || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Black || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Brown || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Blue || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Green || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Silent Red || $0.70 || Also called Cherry Pink by some brands.
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| Gateron Silent Black || $0.70 ||
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| Gateron Silent Brown || $0.70 ||
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|}
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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]
! style="width:160px" | KBDfans Aliaz !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Aliaz 60g || $0.80 ||
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| Aliaz 70g || $0.80 ||
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| Aliaz 80g || $0.80 ||
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| Aliaz 100g || $0.80 ||
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|}
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:• [https://mountainkeyboards.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Mountain Keyboards]
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
 
! style="width:160px" | Kailh !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
 
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| Kailh BOX Red || $0.50 || None are retooled. Do not use with artisans or expensive caps.
 
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| Kailh BOX Dark Yellow || $0.50 ||
 
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| Kailh BOX Black || $0.50 ||
 
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| Kailh BOX Brown || $0.50 ||
 
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| Kailh BOX Burnt Orange || $0.50 ||
 
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| Kailh BOX White || $0.50 ||
 
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| Kailh BOX Pale Blue || $0.50 ||
 
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| Kailh BOX Jade || $0.50 ||
 
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| Kailh BOX Navy || $0.50 ||
 
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
 
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| Kailh Pro Burgundy || $0.60 ||
 
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| Kailh Pro Purple || $0.60 ||
 
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| Kailh Pro Light Green || $0.60 ||
 
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| Kailh Speed Gold || $0.60 ||
 
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| Kailh Speed Silver || $0.60 ||
 
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| Kailh Speed Bronze || $0.60 ||
 
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| Kailh Speed Copper || $0.60 ||
 
|}
 
  
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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.
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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Discord: @Ninja#5071
! style="width:160px" | Zealio !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Zealio R7 62g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R7 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R7 67g || $1.40 ||
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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| Zealio R8 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R8 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R8 78g || $1.40 ||
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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| Zealio V2 65g || $1.40 || V2 is the newest series
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| Zealio V2 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio V2 78g || $1.40 ||
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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| Zilent R10 62g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent R10 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent R10 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent R10 78g || $1.40 ||
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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| Zilent V2 62g || $1.40 || V2 is the newest series
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| Zilent V2 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent V2 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent V2 78g || $1.40 ||
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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| Tealio R7 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Tealio R8 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Orange Healio V2 67g || $1.40 || Newest silent linear
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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[[File:ProfilePic Discord.jpg|link=]]
! style="width:160px" | Outemu!! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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</div>
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| Outemu Ice Light purple || $0.80 ||
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| Outemu Ice Dark purple || $0.80 ||
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| Outemu Ice Grey || $0.80 || Out of stock
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| Outemu Ice Silver || $0.80 || Out of stock
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| Outemu Ice Clear || $0.80 || New from outemu, courtesy of aeryzx
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| Outemu Teal || $0.50 || Not ice series
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|}
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=== Accessories ===
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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.
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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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.
! style="width:200px" | Accessories !!  style="width:40px;" | Price !! style="width:500px;" | Notes
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| Blank DSA Keycaps || $0.50 || 21 different colours
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| Plastic keycap puller || $1.00 || White colour
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| Wire keycap puller || $3.00 || White colour with logo
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| Switch puller || $3.00 ||
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| Promicro controller || $7 || Black PCB, micro USB port
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| Iris PCBs || $26 || Comes in a set of 2 and includes LED kit (check keeb.io for details)
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| Screwdriver for M2 and M3 || $2 || The type that spins so you can apply force. Non-magnetic.
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| Keyboard Stand || TBA || Coming soon.
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| 3M genuine bumpons || TBA || 3 sizes/styles available
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|}
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</div>
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= Advanced switch testers =
 
What makes advanced switch testers 'advanced'?
 
  
# Has a 1.5mm plate so switches clip in.
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==== Clear DSA Keycaps - 65c each ====
# Has a solid bottom for more comfortable handling.
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# Clear option allows you to see the switches' butts.
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# High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability.
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# Can be handwired into a macropad.
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Midplates and hipro (top) layers will be coming in the future to make them even beefier.
 
  
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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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And these: shrimp, tecsee ruby, tecsee sapphire, epsilons, jadeite, kiwi, tangerine, oil king, blueberry, cerulean, pewter, gateron CJ
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Zeal redux - $2
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Chaos theory singularity - $2.50
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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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==== 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 (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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==== 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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: <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 (out of stock)
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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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</div>
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<div class="whitebox">
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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.
  
=== Sizes for sale ===
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Pricing:
Please [[contact]] me with the size/s you are after and I can let you know what's available.
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Diagram of a switch tester: https://imgur.com/a/kjN5MhX
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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 - 2 available (colour: snow)
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* 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
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* 3x5 - $24 - 1 available (colour: snow)
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
 
! style="width:150px" | Size !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:400px;" | Notes
 
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|  Switch Tester 1x1 || $4 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 1x2 || $6 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 2x2 || $8 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 2x3 || $12 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 2x4 || $13 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 2x5 || $14 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 3x3 || $14 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 3x4 || $15 ||
 
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| Switch Tester 3x5 || $18 ||
 
|}
 
  
https://i.imgur.com/EtWJa3y.jpg
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[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
 
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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)


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