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= Switch Tester Plates = | = Switch Tester Plates = | ||
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| − | + | Switch tester plates are an excellent way to try out different switches or mounting artisans. | |
| − | 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. | + | They are made from 6mm silky smooth matte clear acrylic, very durable with no flex. |
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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. | ||
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| + | == Specs == | ||
| + | Sizes: 2x2, 3x4, 4x6 | ||
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| + | Material: 6mm matte frosted acrylic | ||
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| + | Origin: Australia | ||
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| + | == 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). | ||
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| + | ===== Material and finish ===== | ||
| + | The acrylic is clear with a silky smooth satin/frosted texture on both sides, that resists dust and fingerprints. This blends into the background so the focus is all on the keyboard. | ||
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| + | ===== 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. | ||
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| + | Switch Tester Plates are currently available from 3 aussie vendors. | ||
| − | + | :• [https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/modification-accessories/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Switchkeys] | |
| + | :• [https://customkbd.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Custom KBD] | ||
| − | + | :• [https://mountainkeyboards.com/products/laser-ninja-switch-tester-plate Mountain Keyboards] | |
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| − | + | Direct purchase is also possible by messaging me on discord. If you are international, I recommend checking out the vendors above as they'll have better rates. | |
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| + | Discord: @Ninja#5071 | ||
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Revision as of 01:59, 14 June 2022
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 blends into the background so the focus is all on the keyboard.
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.
Packaging
Each unit comes with high quality 3M bumpons applied and will be ready to use.
Just insert your switch into the plate and chuck on a keycap (which I also sell).
The switches can be pushed out from below.
Note that some switches may fit in tighter or looser. In general, these plates are slightly tighter than switch mod plates in order to grip switches a bit better.
Where to Buy
Switch Tester Plates are currently available from 3 aussie vendors.
Direct purchase is also possible by messaging me on discord. If you are international, I recommend checking out the vendors above as they'll have better rates.
Discord: @Ninja#5071
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.
I have many more switches not listed as I am too lazy atm. These are all $1.50 each except zeal redux which are $2 each and chaos theory which are $2.50 each.
Zeal redux, shrimp, tecsee ruby, tecsee sapphire, epsilons, jadeite, kiwi, tangerine, oil king, blueberry, new stock alpaca, silent alpaca, cerulean, pewter, gateron CJ, chaos theory singularity.
Clear DSA Keycaps - 50c each
Modern Switches - $1.50 each
- ✚ Alpaca V1 Linears
- ✚ Halo Clear
- ✚ KBDfans T1 Tactile
- ✚ Gazzew Boba U4 62g - CustomKBD link
- ✚ Gazzew Boba U4T 62g - CustomKBD link (out of stock)
- ✚ Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top) - CustomKBD link
- ✚ Dragonfruit 63.5g
- ✚ POM Sunflower 67g
- ✚ SP Star Purple 67g (white housing)
- ✚ SP-Star Х KON·MOMO 65g
Cherry Switches - $1 each
- ✚ Cherry Red
- ✚ Cherry Black
- ✚ Cherry Brown
- ✚ Cherry Clear
- ✚ Cherry Blue
- ✚ Cherry Green
- ✚ Cherry Speed Silver
- ✚ Cherry Silent Red - $1.50
- ✚ Cherry Silent Black - $1.50
- ✚ Cherry Nature White - $2
Gateron Switches $1 each
- ✚ Gateron Clear
- ✚ Gateron Red
- ✚ Gateron Yellow
- ✚ Gateron Black
- ✚ Gateron Brown
- ✚ Gateron Blue
- ✚ Gateron Green
- ✚ Gateron Silent Red
- ✚ Gateron Silent Black
- ✚ Gateron Silent Brown
Kailh BOX Switches - $1 each
- ✚ Kailh BOX Red
- ✚ Kailh BOX Dark Yellow
- ✚ Kailh BOX Black
- ✚ Kailh BOX Brown
- ✚ Kailh BOX Burnt Orange
- ✚ Kailh BOX White
- ✚ Kailh BOX Pale Blue
- ✚ Kailh BOX Jade - CustomKBD link
- ✚ Kailh BOX Navy - CustomKBD link
- ✚ Kailh BOX Royal
- ✚ Kailh BOX Pink
- ✚ Kailh BOX Chinese Red
- ✚ Kailh BOX Noble Yellow
- ✚ Kailh BOX Glazed Green
- ✚ Kailh BOX Ancient Grey
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
- ✚ Aliaz 70g
- ✚ Aliaz 80g
- ✚ Aliaz 100g
Outemu Switches
These outemu switches are very old and maybe not even be available for purchase.
- ✚ Outemu Ice Light Purple - $1
- ✚ Outemu Ice Dark Purple - $1
- ✚ Outemu Ice Clear - $1
- ✚ Outemu Ice Grey - Out of stock
- ✚ Outemu Ice Silver - Out of stock
- ✚ Outemu Teal - Out of stock
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 - 3 available (colour: snow)
- 3x4 - $20 - (out of stock)
- 3x5 - $24 - 2 available (colour: snow)