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= Switch Testers =
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= Switch Tester Plates =
== 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.
 
  
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.
  
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.
  
[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.
  
Pricing:
 
  
* 4 Slot 2x2 Switch Plate - $5
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* 12 Slot 3x4 Switch Plate - $14
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* 24 Slot 4x6 Switch Plate - $20
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* Custom size - contact
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== Advanced Switch Testers ==
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[[File:LAS 8361 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
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.
 
  
These units cannot be flat packed and will need to be sent via courier/parcel, which starts at $10.
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== Specs ==
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Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
  
[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Photos of Advanced Switch Testers]
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Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic
  
Pricing:
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Origin: Australia
  
* 1u - $8
 
* 1x2 - $10 - Sold out
 
* 2x2 - $13 - 3 available (2 smoke black, 1 snow)
 
* 2x3 - $15 - Sold out
 
* 2x4 - $16 - 3 available (snow)
 
* 3x4 - $20 - 1 available (snow)
 
* 3x5 - $24 - 3 available (snow)
 
  
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== Features ==
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===== Switch support =====
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Tester plates support any MX style switches such as cherry, kailh, kailh box, outemu, tecsee, durock etc. Some switches may sit a bit tighter or looser. Tester plates are a bit tighter than mod plates (which can be used as testers).
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===== Material and finish =====
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The acrylic is clear with a silky smooth satin/frosted texture on both sides, that resists dust and fingerprints. This is the same material used for my keyboard stands and other products.
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===== Rubber feet =====
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Clear 3M rubber feet are pre-applied on each unit so it's ready to use after removing packaging. 4x6 units have an extra 2 bumpons in the center to maintain stability.
  
This list is somewhat out of date. New testers are being designed at the moment. Custom rubber feet are being made for 2 row units and should be here soon. Anything larger will have the traditional round bumpon on each corner.
 
 
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= Switches =
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= Switches (last updated 17th Oct 2023)=
I sell individual switches to go with switch testers.  
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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.
  
If you are after bulk switches, please have a look at these aussie stores.
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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.
* [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches Custom KBD]
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* [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches Switchkeys]
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* [https://dailyclack.com/collections/switches Daily Clack]
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* [https://keyboardtreehouse.com/collections/switches Keyboard Treehouse]
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Clear DSA Keycaps can be added for 60c each
  
==== Modern Switches - $1.50 each ====
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: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linears
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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]
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==== Modern Tactile Switches - $1.50 each ====
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear
: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile
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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)
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4 62g
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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]
: <span style="color: #ECB500">✚</span> Gazzew Boba U4T 62g
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: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g
: <span style="color: #FA48AE">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top)
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: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g
: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g - [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 - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/durock-sunflower link]
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: <span style="color: #B9A9C7">✚</span> SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
 
: <span style="color: #B9A9C7">✚</span> SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
 
: <span style="color: #EE3973">✚</span> SP-Star Х KON·MOMO 65g
 
: <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]
  
  
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: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Cherry Brown
 
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Cherry Brown
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Clear
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Clear
: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue
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: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue - '''Out Of Stock'''
 
: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Cherry Green
 
: <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Cherry Green
 
: <span style="color: #BABABA">✚</span> Cherry Speed Silver
 
: <span style="color: #BABABA">✚</span> Cherry Speed Silver
: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Cherry Silent Red - '''$1.50'''
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: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Cherry Silent Red ($1.50 each)
: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black - '''$1.50'''
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: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black ($1.50 each)
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Nature White - '''$2'''
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Nature White ($2 each)
  
  
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear
 
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Gateron Red
 
: <span style="color: red">✚</span> Gateron Red
: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Yellow
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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]
 
: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Gateron Black
 
: <span style="color: black">✚</span> Gateron Black
 
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Gateron Brown
 
: <span style="color: #4A2D20">✚</span> Gateron Brown
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: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White
 
: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White
 
: <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue
 
: <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue
: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade
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: ✚ Kailh BOX Midnight Jade (recolour)
: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy
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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]
 
: <span style="color: #765C9B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Royal
 
: <span style="color: #765C9B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Royal
 
: <span style="color: #FF2E8D">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pink
 
: <span style="color: #FF2E8D">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pink
: <span style="color: #CC0000">✚</span> Kailh BOX Chinese Red
 
: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Kailh BOX Noble Yellow
 
: <span style="color: #00B27B">✚</span> Kailh BOX Glazed Green
 
: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Kailh BOX Ancient Grey
 
  
  
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==== KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each====
 
==== KBDfans Aliaz Switches - $1 each====
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g
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: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g - '''Out Of Stock'''
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g
 
: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g
  
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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.
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Pricing:
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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)
  
==== Outemu Switches ====
 
These outemu switches are very old and maybe not even be available for purchase.
 
  
: <span style="color: #6E59D2">✚</span> Outemu Ice Light Purple - $1
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[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
: <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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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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