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= Switch Testers =
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= Switch Tester Plates =
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=== Switch Testing Plates ===
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Switch tester plates are an excellent way to try out different switches or mounting artisans.
Switch testing plates are the cheapest type of switch testers I sell. These are made from a single piece of 6mm acrylic and hold switches in by friction.  
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This means they can be bumped out of place and pushed out. Some switches will sit a bit looser. Advanced Switch Testers (below) have their own separate 1.5mm plate that allows switches to clip in - this means they are securely held in place and will require a switch puller or IC puller to quickly remove.
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They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex.
  
Pricing:
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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.
  
* 4 Slot Switch Plate 2x2 - $5
 
* 12 Slot Switch Plate 3x4 - $14
 
* Custom size - [[contact]]
 
  
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[https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y Photos of Switch Testing Plates here.]
 
  
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=== Advanced Switch Testers ===
 
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. As a result, I recommend using a switch puller to remove switches, which I also sell.
 
  
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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# Built like a tank. Has acrylic all the way through, which isn't possible on a normal keyboard/macropad case.
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# High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability, and pre-applied.
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Pricing:
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Origin: Australia
  
Advanced Switch Tester 1u - $8
 
Advanced Switch Tester 1x2 - $10
 
Advanced Switch Tester 2x2 - $13
 
Advanced Switch Tester 2x3 - $15
 
  
2x3 is the largest size in stock at the moment.  
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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).
  
New advanced testers will be developed in the future that can be converted into a macropad case. And tester keychains. Stay tuned!
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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.
  
[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Photos of Advanced Switch Testers]
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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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=== Switch Modding Plates ===
 
These designed to help mod switches by laying them neatly on a plate. It isn't necessary but can keep things organised and make the process a bit more enjoyable.
 
  
Features:
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* Premium  satin/frosted acrylic, matte to the touch on both sides. This finish resists fingerprints extremely well.
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= Switches (last updated 17th Oct 2023)=
* 6mm acrylic makes it extremely sturdy with no flex.
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If you are after individual switches to try out, refer to this list below. Send me a message on discord to check availability. Last updated July 2023.
* 3M bumpons (rubber feet) pre-applied on each unit.
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* Single logo, positioned in the middle front, this can be repositioned on request.
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* Comfortable 10mm spacing between switches so you don't bump adjacent switches as easily.
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At the moment they are **made to order**, so you can choose the number of slots, arrangement and extra features.  
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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.
  
'''Step 1. Choose your size/arrangement.'''
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Clear DSA Keycaps can be added for 60c each
  
Examples (AUD):
 
* 24 Slot 4x6 - $27
 
* 32 slot 4x8 - $35
 
* 50 slot 5x10 - $54
 
* 60 slot 6x10 - $65
 
* 60 slot 5x12 - $65
 
* 72 slot 6x12 - $73
 
  
Step 2. Choose whether the switch holes are grippy or loose.  
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==== Modern Linear Switches - $1.50 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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: ✚ Tecsee Ruby
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: ✚ Epsilon - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/epsilon-linear-switches From Switchkeys]
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: ✚ Oil King
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: ✚ Gateron CJ (dark unlubed) - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/gateron-cj-switches-x10 From Switchkeys]
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: ✚ Chaos theory singularity ($2.50 each)
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: ✚ Kailh Box Jellyfish
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: ✚ Kailh Fried Egg
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: ✚ Gateron North Pole V1 - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/gateron-north-pole-switches From Switchkeys]
  
Step 3. Optional features if wanted.
 
  
- Stem slots: approx 30% extra on top of base price.
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==== Modern Tactile Switches - $1.50 each ====
- Lube & brush holder: flat $15 on top, requires a 6 row unit.
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear
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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] (clear top and white top available)
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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]
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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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: ✚ Durock Shrimp
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: ✚ Tecsee Sapphire
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: ✚ Tecsee Purple Panda
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: ✚ Jadeite
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: ✚ Kiwi
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: ✚ Cerulean
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: ✚ Pewter
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: ✚ Moyu
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: ✚ Kailh Purple Potato
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: ✚ Zeal Redux ($2 each)
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: ✚ Blueberry
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: ✚ Cherry Ergo Clear - [https://cafege.com.au/products/cherry-ergo-clear-tactiles From Cafege]
  
Step 4. Choose delivery method:
 
* Auspost large letter - $3.50-$6 (size limit applies)
 
* Courier - $10-15 to most locations
 
  
Payment via Pay ID preferred.
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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 each)
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black ($1.50 each)
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Nature White ($2 each)
  
[https://imgur.com/a/oxZYozl Photos of Switch Modding Plates here.]
 
  
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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: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Milky Yellow (milky top, milky bottom)
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: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Milky Yellow (milky top, black bottom) - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/gateron-milky-yellow-switches From switchkeys]
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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 ====
= Switches =
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Red
Individual switches available for purchase. You may buy a few but I do not sell in bulk. For bulk switches, please visit AU vendors Daily Clack or Switchkeys.
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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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: ✚ Kailh BOX Midnight Jade (recolour)
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: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box From CustomKBD]
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: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box From CustomKBD]
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: <span style="color: #765C9B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Royal
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: <span style="color: #FF2E8D">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pink
  
  
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Cherry Red - $1
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==== Kailh Switches - $1 each ====
: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Cherry Black - $1
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: <span style="color: #B6203B">✚</span> Kailh Pro Burgundy
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Cherry Brown - $1
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: <span style="color: #642E8C">✚</span> Kailh Pro Purple
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Clear - $1
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: <span style="color: #23BDB3">✚</span> Kailh Pro Light Green
: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue - $1
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: <span style="color: #EFB600">✚</span> Kailh Speed Gold
: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Cherry Green - $1
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: <span style="color: #DBDBDB">✚</span> Kailh Speed Silver
: <span style="color: #BABABA">✚</span> Cherry Speed Silver - $1
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: <span style="color: #D79C72">✚</span> Kailh Speed Bronze
: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Cherry Silent Red - $1.50
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: <span style="color: #93484C">✚</span> Kailh Speed Copper
: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black - $1.50
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear - $1
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==== KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each====
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Gateron Red - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g - '''Out Of Stock'''
: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Yellow - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g
: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Gateron Black - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Gateron Brown - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g
: <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: #6E59D2">✚</span> Zealio V2 62g - Out of stock
 
: <span style="color: #523EAF">✚</span> Zealio V2 65g - Out of stock
 
: <span style="color: #3E2A8B">✚</span> Zealio V2 67g - Out of stock
 
: <span style="color: #251C49">✚</span> Zealio V2 78g - $2 (7 left)
 
: <span style="color: #A9E4F4">✚</span> Zilent V2 62g - Out of stock
 
: <span style="color: #03C6E6">✚</span> Zilent V2 65g - $2 (3 left)
 
: <span style="color: #265196">✚</span> Zilent V2 67g - $2 (5 left)
 
: <span style="color: #202441">✚</span> Zilent V2 78g - $2 (7 left)
 
: <span style="color: #FF5D22">✚</span> Healio V2 67g - $2 (6 left)
 
  
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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.
  
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Red - $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.
: <span style="color: #DBC000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Dark Yellow - $1
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: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Kailh BOX Black - $1
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'''Note:''' these are currently out of production but I have a few available. Please message to check availbility.
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Kailh BOX Brown - $1
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: <span style="color: #BC5500">✚</span> Kailh BOX Burnt Orange - $1
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White - $1
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: <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue - $1
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: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - $1
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: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy - $1
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: <span style="color: #765C9B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Royal - $1
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: <span style="color: #FF2E8D">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pink - $1
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: <span style="color: #CC0000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Chinese Red - $1
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: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Kailh BOX Noble Yellow - $1
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: <span style="color: #00B27B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Glazed Green - $1
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Kailh BOX Ancient Grey - $1
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Pricing:
  
: <span style="color: #B6203B">✚</span> Kailh Pro Burgundy - $1
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* 1u - $7 (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #642E8C">✚</span> Kailh Pro Purple - $1
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* 1u high profile - $8 (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #23BDB3">✚</span> Kailh Pro Light Green - $1
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* 1x2 - $10 - (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #EFB600">✚</span> Kailh Speed Gold - $1
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* 2x2 - $13 - (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #DBDBDB">✚</span> Kailh Speed Silver - $1
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* 2x3 - $15 - (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #D79C72">✚</span> Kailh Speed Bronze - $1
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* 2x4 - $16 - 2 available (colour: snow)
: <span style="color: #93484C">✚</span> Kailh Speed Copper - $1
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* 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
 
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* 3x5 - $24 - 1 available (colour: snow)
 
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: <span style="color: #EBB79C">✚</span> Drop Holy Panda - Out of stock
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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca Linears - $2
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear - $1.50
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: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile (clear housing) - $1.50
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: <span style="color: black">✚</span> OG Panda - $3 (9 left)
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g - $1
+
: <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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: <span style="color: #6E59D2">✚</span> Outemu Ice Light Purple - $1
 
: <span style="color: #3E2A8B">✚</span> Outemu Ice Dark Purple - $1
 
: <span style="color: #8E8E8E">✚</span> Outemu Ice Grey - $1 (2 left)
 
: <span style="color: #C6C6C6">✚</span> Outemu Ice Silver - $1 (1 left)
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Outemu Ice Clear - $1
 
: <span style="color: #65E5E6">✚</span> Outemu Teal - $1 (buy all 9 for $5)
 
  
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[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
 
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Latest revision as of 16:07, 17 October 2023


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.


Switches (last updated 17th Oct 2023)

If you are after individual switches to try out, refer to this list below. Send me a message on discord to check availability. Last updated July 2023.

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 can be added for 60c each


Modern Linear Switches - $1.50 each

Alpaca V2 Linear
Silent Alpaca
✚ Tecsee Ruby
✚ Epsilon - From Switchkeys
✚ Oil King
✚ Gateron CJ (dark unlubed) - From Switchkeys
✚ Chaos theory singularity ($2.50 each)
✚ Kailh Box Jellyfish
✚ Kailh Fried Egg
✚ Gateron North Pole V1 - From Switchkeys


Modern Tactile Switches - $1.50 each

Halo Clear
Gazzew Boba U4 62g - CustomKBD link (clear top and white top available)
Gazzew Boba U4T 62g - CustomKBD link
Dragonfruit 63.5g
POM Sunflower 67g
SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
SP-Star Х KON·MOMO 65g
✚ Durock Shrimp
✚ Tecsee Sapphire
✚ Tecsee Purple Panda
✚ Jadeite
✚ Kiwi
✚ Cerulean
✚ Pewter
✚ Moyu
✚ Kailh Purple Potato
✚ Zeal Redux ($2 each)
✚ Blueberry
✚ Cherry Ergo Clear - From Cafege


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 each)
Cherry Silent Black ($1.50 each)
Cherry Nature White ($2 each)


Gateron Switches $1 each

Gateron Clear
Gateron Red
Gateron Yellow - Out Of Stock
Gateron Milky Yellow (milky top, milky bottom)
Gateron Milky Yellow (milky top, black bottom) - From switchkeys
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 Midnight Jade (recolour)
Kailh BOX Jade - From CustomKBD
Kailh BOX Navy - From CustomKBD
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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