Latest revision as of 16:07, 17 October 2023

Switch Tester Plates

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.

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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 = Switch Tester Plates =
-These plates are the easiest way to try out different switches and double as artisan display units.
+[[File:LAS 8387 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
-They're made from a single 6mm thick clear acrylic with a silky smooth satin/frosted finish on both sides that resists dust and fingerprints.
-Switches are simply pushed into the slots and will be held in place with friction, and can be pushed out from below. There is no separate switch plate so switches do not clip in, but this does means it's cheaper, easier and faster to swap switches around.
+Switch tester plates are an excellent way to try out different switches or mounting artisans.
-High quality 3M bumpons are pre-applied to each unit.
+They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex.
-The total price of a 12 slot unit with switches and keycaps will be around $30-40. Delivery can be done via auspost letter untracked at $2.50 - $3.50 within Australia.
+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.
+[[File:LAS 8388 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
-[[File:LAS 8387 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
-[[File:LAS 8388 - 2000px.jpg|1000px|link=]]
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-=== Pricing ===
+== Specs ==
-* 4 Slot 2x2 Switch Plate - $5
+Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6
-* 12 Slot 3x4 Switch Plate - $14
-* 24 Slot 4x6 Switch Plate - $22
-* Custom size - contact
-* Switches - see below
-* Clear DSA Keycaps - $6 (12 pack)
+Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic
-'''[https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/tools/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Plates are also available from switchkeys.com.au]'''
+Origin: Australia
-Payment taken via Pay ID.
+== 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).
-Delivery options (AU only):
+===== 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.
-* Auspost letter untracked - unavailable, these units are not flat enough.
+===== Rubber feet =====
-* Courier - Starts at $10 for metro areas (no PO boxes).
+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.
-=== How to Order ===
-Message me on discord with what you would like. Include your post code and suburb in your message please.
-@Ninja#5071
-[[File:ProfilePic Discord.jpg|link=]]
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-= Advanced Switch Testers =
+= Switches (last updated 17th Oct 2023)=
-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.
+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 [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.
-Pricing:
+Clear DSA Keycaps can be added for 60c each
-* 1u - $7
-* 1u high profile - $8
-* 1x2 - $10 - 3 available (black, smoke, snow)
-* 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 - 2 available (snow)
-Delivery is via courier or auspost parcel starting around $9-10.
-[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
-</div>
-<div class="whitebox">
-= Switches =
-I sell individual switches to go with switch testers. Blank DSA keycaps are available at 50c each.
-If you are after bulk switches, please have a look at these aussie stores.
+==== Modern Linear Switches - $1.50 each ====
-* [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches Custom KBD]
+: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V2 Linear
-* [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches Switchkeys]
+: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Silent Alpaca
-* [https://dailyclack.com/collections/switches Daily Clack]
+: ✚ Tecsee Ruby
-* [https://keyboardtreehouse.com/collections/switches Keyboard Treehouse]
+: ✚ Epsilon - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/epsilon-linear-switches From Switchkeys]
+: ✚ Oil King
+: ✚ Gateron CJ (dark unlubed) - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/gateron-cj-switches-x10 From Switchkeys]
+: ✚ Chaos theory singularity ($2.50 each)
+: ✚ Kailh Box Jellyfish
+: ✚ Kailh Fried Egg
+: ✚ Gateron North Pole V1 - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/gateron-north-pole-switches From Switchkeys]
-==== Modern Switches - $1.50 each ====
+==== Modern Tactile Switches - $1.50 each ====
-: <span style="color: #F3CFC1">✚</span> Alpaca V1 Linears
 : <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Halo Clear
-: <span style="color: #28575D">✚</span> KBDfans T1 Tactile
+: <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 - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/boba-u4-silent-tactile-switches CustomKBD link]
 : <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: #FA48AE">✚</span> Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top) - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/gazzew-bobagum-switches CustomKBD link]
+: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g
-: <span style="color: #BA0063">✚</span> Dragonfruit 63.5g - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/c-x-tkc-dragonfruit-switches-x10 SK link]
+: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g
-: <span style="color: #F6CC56">✚</span> POM Sunflower 67g - [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/switches/products/durock-sunflower SK link]
 : <span style="color: #B9A9C7">✚</span> SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
 : <span style="color: #EE3973">✚</span> 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 - [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: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Clear
-: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue
+: <span style="color: #0750E2">✚</span> Cherry Blue - '''Out Of Stock'''
 : <span style="color: #009966">✚</span> Cherry Green
 : <span style="color: #BABABA">✚</span> Cherry Speed Silver
-: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Cherry Silent Red - '''$1.50'''
+: <span style="color: #FF4A4A">✚</span> Cherry Silent Red ($1.50 each)
-: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black - '''$1.50'''
+: <span style="color: #4F4F4F">✚</span> Cherry Silent Black ($1.50 each)
-: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Nature White  - '''$2'''
+: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Cherry Nature White ($2 each)
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 : <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Gateron Clear
 : <span style="color: red">✚</span> Gateron Red
-: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Yellow
+: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Yellow - '''Out Of Stock'''
+: <span style="color: #FFE600">✚</span> Gateron Milky Yellow (milky top, milky bottom)
+: <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: #4A2D20">✚</span> Gateron Brown
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 : <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Kailh BOX White
 : <span style="color: #7E9DB1">✚</span> Kailh BOX Pale Blue
-: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box CustomKBD link]
+: ✚ Kailh BOX Midnight Jade (recolour)
-: <span style="color: #030653">✚</span> Kailh BOX Navy - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box CustomKBD link]
+: <span style="color: #ADBE9A">✚</span> Kailh BOX Jade - [https://customkbd.com/collections/key-switches/products/kailh-box From CustomKBD]
+: <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: #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====
-: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g
+: <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 60g - '''Out Of Stock'''
 : <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 70g
 : <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 80g
 : <span style="color: #FF2C6D">✚</span> Aliaz 100g
+</div>
-==== 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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-: <span style="color: #3E2A8B">✚</span> Outemu Ice Dark Purple - $1
+= Advanced Switch Testers (legacy product) =
-: <span style="color: #DDDDDD">✚</span> Outemu Ice Clear - $1
+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: #8E8E8E">✚</span> Outemu Ice Grey - Out of stock
-: <span style="color: #C6C6C6">✚</span> Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
+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: #65E5E6">✚</span> Outemu Teal - Out of stock
+'''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)
+[https://imgur.com/a/H2Ogp7U Click here for an imgur album of photos.]
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