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− | = | + | = Switch Testers = |
− | + | I make two types of switch testers. These are currently out of production but I will have advanced testers for sale at the Sydney Mechanical Keyboard Meetup 2019, happening on the 30th November. | |
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− | # | + | === Switch Plates === |
− | # | + | Switch plates are a single 6mm piece of acrylic that hold switches with just the right amount of friction. They can be used as switch testers or for modding switches. |
+ | |||
+ | Rubber feet come pre-applied. | ||
+ | |||
+ | See photos here: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Switch testers: https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y | ||
+ | * Switch modding plates: https://imgur.com/a/oxZYozl | ||
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+ | https://i.imgur.com/GVB0g6Z.jpg | ||
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+ | |||
+ | === Advanced switch testers === | ||
+ | My advanced switch testers have gone many iterations to arrive at it's current form, and were the first keyboard related products I designed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | These are more complex than switch plates and have a number of features. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # 1.5mm top plate allows switches to clip in securely. | ||
+ | # Solid bottom for comfortable handling or use as a fidget toy. | ||
+ | # Very solid internal construction for absolutely no flex. | ||
# High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability. | # High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability. | ||
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− | + | Each unit requires over 20 parts to create. As such, they are not profitable due to the amount of labour required per unit. The units I have already assembled will be sold at the sydney mech meetup and leftovers will be placed on an upcoming AU based collaborative storefront. | |
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+ | https://i.imgur.com/9P4n9dl.jpg | ||
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+ | |||
+ | <div class="whitebox" style="float:left;"> | ||
+ | <div class="switchbox"> | ||
+ | = Switches = | ||
+ | Bulk purchasing not available, although some switches are being sold in lots on the [[sale]] page. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Newly added in april 2019: retooled box royal, novelkeys box pink, fei, KBDfans T1 tactile and kailh china style box switches. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Newly added in may: holy pandas - modded with OG panda switch and massdrop halo true (salmon coloured stem). | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | === Modded switches === | ||
+ | Holy Panda: '''$5 each''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #EBB79C">Holy Panda</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox"> | ||
+ | === Cherry Switches === | ||
+ | Price: '''60c each''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Silent and silver: '''$1 each''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Cherry <br> Red</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Cherry <br> Black</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Cherry <br> Brown</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Cherry <br> Clear</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #0750E2">Cherry <br> Blue</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #009966">Cherry <br> Green</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF4A4A">Cherry <br> Silent Red</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Cherry <br> Silent Black</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #BABABA">Cherry <br> Silver</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox2"> | ||
+ | === Gateron Switches === | ||
+ | Price: '''50c each''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Silents: '''80c each''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Fei: '''$1.50 each''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Gateron <br> Clear</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Gateron <br> Red</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Gateron <br> Black</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Gateron <br> Brown</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #0750E2">Gateron <br> Blue</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #009966">Gateron <br> Green</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF4A4A">Gateron <br> Silent Red</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Gateron <br> Silent Black</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #7F5A4B">Gateron <br> Silent Brown</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox"> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #76A84F">Fei</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox2"> | ||
+ | === Zeal Switches === | ||
+ | Price: '''$1.50 each''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Zealio <br> R7 62g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> R7 65g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> R7 67g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> R8 65g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> R8 67g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #251C49">Zealio <br> R8 78g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Zealio <br> V2 62g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> V2 65g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> V2 67g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #251C49">Zealio <br> V2 78g</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox2"> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #A9E4F4">Zilent <br> R10 62g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #03C6E6">Zilent <br> R10 65g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #265196">Zilent <br> R10 67g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #202441">Zilent <br> R10 78g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #A9E4F4">Zilent <br> V2 62g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #03C6E6">Zilent <br> V2 65g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #265196">Zilent <br> V2 67g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #202441">Zilent <br> V2 78g</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox"> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #81D8D0">Tealio <br> R7 67g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #81D8D0">Tealio <br> R8 67g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF5D22">Healio <br> V2 67g</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox2"> | ||
+ | === Kailh Switches === | ||
+ | Box: '''50c each''' (pre-retool) | ||
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+ | Box royal: '''$1 each''' (retooled) | ||
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+ | Box pink: '''80c each''' (retooled) | ||
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+ | Box chinese: '''80c each''' (retooled) | ||
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+ | Pro: '''70c each''' | ||
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+ | Speed: '''70c each''' | ||
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+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Kailh Box <br> Red</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #DBC000">Kailh Box <br> Dark Yellow</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Kailh Box <br> Black</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Kailh Box <br> Brown</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #BC5500">Kailh Box <br> Burnt Orange</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Kailh Box <br> White</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #7E9DB1">Kailh Box <br> Pale Blue</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #ADBE9A">Kailh Box <br> Jade</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #030653">Kailh Box <br> Navy</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #765C9B">Kailh Box <br> Royal</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2E8D">Kailh Box <br> Pink</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox2"> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #B6203B">Kailh Pro <br> Burgundy</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #642E8C">Kailh Pro <br> Purple</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #23BDB3">Kailh Pro <br> Light Green</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div class="switchbox2"> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #EFB600">Kailh Speed <br> Gold</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #DBDBDB">Kailh Speed <br> Silver</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #D79C72">Kailh Speed <br> Bronze</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #93484C">Kailh Speed <br> Copper</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | <div class="switchbox"> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #CC0000">Kailh Box <br> Chinese Red</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FFE600">Kailh Box <br> Noble Yellow</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #00B27B">Kailh Box <br> Glazed Green</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Kailh Box <br> Ancient Grey</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
− | === | + | <div class="switchbox2"> |
+ | === KBDfans Switches === | ||
+ | Aliaz: '''80c each''' | ||
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 60g</div> | |
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 70g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 80g</div> | ||
+ | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 100g</div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | <div class="switchbox"> | ||
+ | T1 Tactile: '''$1.20 each''' | ||
− | + | Comes in a inky/smoky transparent black housing or a completely transparent housing. | |
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #28575D">KBDfans <br> T1 Ink</div> | |
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #28575D">KBDfans <br> T1 Clear</div> | |
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− | === Switches === | + | <div class="switchbox2"> |
− | + | === Outemu Switches === | |
+ | Price: '''80c each''' | ||
+ | Limited stock on grey and silvers. | ||
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Outemu Ice <br> Light Purple</div> | |
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Outemu Ice <br> Dark Purple</div> | |
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #8E8E8E">Outemu Ice <br> Grey</div> | |
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #C6C6C6">Outemu Ice <br> Silver</div> | |
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Outemu Ice <br> Clear</div> | |
− | + | <div class="switches" style="border-color: #65E5E6">Outemu <br> Teal</div> | |
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Revision as of 22:28, 7 October 2019
Contents
Switch Testers
I make two types of switch testers. These are currently out of production but I will have advanced testers for sale at the Sydney Mechanical Keyboard Meetup 2019, happening on the 30th November.
Switch Plates
Switch plates are a single 6mm piece of acrylic that hold switches with just the right amount of friction. They can be used as switch testers or for modding switches.
Rubber feet come pre-applied.
See photos here:
- Switch testers: https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y
- Switch modding plates: https://imgur.com/a/oxZYozl
Advanced switch testers
My advanced switch testers have gone many iterations to arrive at it's current form, and were the first keyboard related products I designed.
These are more complex than switch plates and have a number of features.
- 1.5mm top plate allows switches to clip in securely.
- Solid bottom for comfortable handling or use as a fidget toy.
- Very solid internal construction for absolutely no flex.
- High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability.
Each unit requires over 20 parts to create. As such, they are not profitable due to the amount of labour required per unit. The units I have already assembled will be sold at the sydney mech meetup and leftovers will be placed on an upcoming AU based collaborative storefront.
Switches
Bulk purchasing not available, although some switches are being sold in lots on the sale page.
Newly added in april 2019: retooled box royal, novelkeys box pink, fei, KBDfans T1 tactile and kailh china style box switches.
Newly added in may: holy pandas - modded with OG panda switch and massdrop halo true (salmon coloured stem).
Modded switches
Holy Panda: $5 each
Cherry Switches
Price: 60c each
Silent and silver: $1 each
Red
Black
Brown
Clear
Blue
Green
Silent Red
Silent Black
Silver
Gateron Switches
Price: 50c each
Silents: 80c each
Fei: $1.50 each
Clear
Red
Black
Brown
Blue
Green
Silent Red
Silent Black
Silent Brown
Zeal Switches
Price: $1.50 each
R7 62g
R7 65g
R7 67g
R8 65g
R8 67g
R8 78g
V2 62g
V2 65g
V2 67g
V2 78g
R10 62g
R10 65g
R10 67g
R10 78g
V2 62g
V2 65g
V2 67g
V2 78g
R7 67g
R8 67g
V2 67g
Kailh Switches
Box: 50c each (pre-retool)
Box royal: $1 each (retooled)
Box pink: 80c each (retooled)
Box chinese: 80c each (retooled)
Pro: 70c each
Speed: 70c each
Red
Dark Yellow
Black
Brown
Burnt Orange
White
Pale Blue
Jade
Navy
Royal
Pink
Burgundy
Purple
Light Green
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Copper
Chinese Red
Noble Yellow
Glazed Green
Ancient Grey
KBDfans Switches
Aliaz: 80c each
60g
70g
80g
100g
T1 Tactile: $1.20 each
Comes in a inky/smoky transparent black housing or a completely transparent housing.
T1 Ink
T1 Clear
Outemu Switches
Price: 80c each
Limited stock on grey and silvers.
Light Purple
Dark Purple
Grey
Silver
Clear
Teal