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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.
These are single pieces of 6mm acrylic that hold switches in for testing purposes. Choose your switches at the bottom of this page and message me with a list.  
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Trying out single switches is a great way to compare side by side and to use as a reference. It will not be the same as trying a whole board with one switch - but it's a lot cheaper. A full 12 slot unit will set you back around $30-35 AUD.
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They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex.
  
To purchase, [[contact]] me with your location and what you're after.  
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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.
  
Pricing:
 
  
* 4 Slot Switch Plate 2x2 - $5
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* 12 Slot Switch Plate 3x4 - $14
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* Or any custom size (larger than 3x4 in size)
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* Blank DSA keycaps - 50c each (clear + many colours)
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* Letter post - $2.50 / $3.50
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[https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y Photos of Switch Testing Plates here.]
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=== Advanced Switch Testers ===
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== Specs ==
These are fully enclosed and assembled units designed to hold your switches securely.
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Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
  
The main feature is the switch plate, this allows switches to clip in securely. They won't fall out and will require a switch puller (or IC puller) to remove them.
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Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic
  
I am selling whatever stock I have available. 2x2 is the largest size at the moment.
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Origin: Australia
  
Features:
 
  
* 1.5mm top plate allows switches to clip in securely.
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== Features ==
* Very sturdy enclosed design, comes fully assembled.
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===== Switch support =====
* Can be used as a fidget toy to keep around your desk.
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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).
* High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) pre-applied.
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Pricing:
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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.
* Advanced Switch Tester 1u - $8
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* Advanced Switch Tester 1x2 - $10
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* Advanced Switch Tester 2x2 - $13 - Only 1 unit left (clear colour)
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* Advanced Switch Tester 2x3 - $15 - '''SOLD OUT''' sry
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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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[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 ===
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= Switches (last updated 17th Oct 2023)=
Also known as 'lube stations' by other vendors, these tools are used to organise switches neatly as mod/lube them.  
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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.
  
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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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.
  
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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Clear DSA Keycaps can be added for 60c each
  
  
'''[https://imgur.com/a/RUxJ2be Click here for photos.]'''
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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]
  
  
To order:
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==== Modern Tactile Switches - $1.50 each ====
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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 1.''' Choose your size/arrangement.
 
Only use even numbers e.g. 4x6, 3x8, 4x10 etc.
 
  
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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)
  
'''Step 2.''' Choose whether the switch holes are grippy or loose.
 
By default, they are grippy because it's what I prefer, find grippy to be superior. You can angle the plate when lubing without worrying about switches falling out. It can also be used as a switch tester.
 
  
* Grippy: switches are held in place via friction. To remove, wiggle the switch or push it out from below.
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==== Gateron Switches $1 each ====
* Loose: there is no friction holding the switch. This is how most other makers configure it
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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
  
  
'''Step 3.''' Optional features if wanted.  
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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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: ✚ 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
  
* Stem slots: this adds 30% extra on top of base.
 
* Brush holes: several holes of varying size can be added to the top or side of the unit.
 
  
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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
  
'''Step 4.''' Choose delivery method:
 
  
* Auspost large letter - $3.50 for units up to 6x8 size.
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==== KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each====
* Courier - Starts at $10 for metro areas (no PO boxes).
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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
==== Pricing ====
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g
These units are priced at $1 per switch slot. So a 4x8 32 slot unit is $32, 6x8 48 slot unit is $48 and so on.
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==== How To Order ====
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Message me on discord with what you would like or any questions you have: @Ninja#5071
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I accept payment through Pay ID (available through most bank apps).
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= Switches =
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= Advanced Switch Testers (legacy product) =
Individual switches available for purchase. I do NOT sell in bulk. For bulk switches, visit Custom KBD, Switchkeys, Daily Clack, Keyboard Treehouse and other AU vendors.
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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.
  
: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linears - $2
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Pricing:
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear - $1.50
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: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile - $1.50 (tactile)
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4 62g - $1.50 (silent tactile)
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew U4T 62g - $1.50 (tactile)
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g - $1.50 (silent linear, clear top)
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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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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear - $1
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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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: <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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: <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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: <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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: <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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* 1u - $7 (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #3E2A8B">✚</span> Outemu Ice Dark Purple - $1
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* 1u high profile - $8 (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Outemu Ice Clear - $1
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* 1x2 - $10 - (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #8E8E8E">✚</span> Outemu Ice Grey - Out of stock
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* 2x2 - $13 - (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #C6C6C6">✚</span> Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
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* 2x3 - $15 - (out of stock)
: <span style="color: #65E5E6">✚</span> Outemu Teal - 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)
  
  
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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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