Switch Testers
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Switch Testers
Switch Tester Plates
These plates are the easiest way to try out different switches and double as artisan display units.
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.
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.
Pricing:
- 4 Slot 2x2 Switch Plate - $5
- 12 Slot 3x4 Switch Plate - $14
- 24 Slot 4x6 Switch Plate - $22
- Custom size - contact
Also available switchkeys.com.au
Advanced Switch Testers
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.
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.
Photos of Advanced Switch Testers
Pricing:
- 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)
This list is somewhat out of date.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.
Switches
I sell individual switches to go with switch testers.
If you are after bulk switches, please have a look at these aussie stores.
Modern Switches - $1.50 each
- ✚ Alpaca V1 Linears
- ✚ Halo Clear
- ✚ KBDfans T1 Tactile
- ✚ Gazzew Boba U4 62g
- ✚ Gazzew Boba U4T 62g
- ✚ Gazzew Bobagum 62g (clear top)
- ✚ Dragonfruit 63.5g - link
- ✚ POM Sunflower 67g - link
- ✚ 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
- ✚ Kailh BOX Navy
- ✚ 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