Switch Testers
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Switch Testers
Switch Tester Plates
This is what I recommend for beginners as it's the cheaper option.
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.
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.
Photos of Switch Tester Plates here.
Pricing:
- 4 Slot 2x2 Switch Plate - $5
- 12 Slot 3x4 Switch Plate - $14
- 24 Slot 4x6 Switch Plate - $20
- Custom size - contact
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This list is somewhat out of date.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 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