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<div style="float: right; margin: 84px 45px 45px 45px">[[File:TesterTower02.jpg|none|700px|A stack of advanced switch testers]]A stack of advanced switch testers. Single at the top, double in the middle and 2x2 at the bottom.</div>
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= Switch Testers =
 
= Switch Testers =
I produce 2 types of testers - advanced and basic.  
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There are two types available - basic switch plates and advanced.
  
The advance series are currently unavailable and some basic ones are in stock, see 'switch plates' below.
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The basic switch plates are cut from a single 6mm thick piece of acrylic and switches sit in via friction. They can be easily popped out by pushing from below.
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Advanced switch testers are fully enclosed and allow switches to clip in. They are much more complex and involve 20+ parts. These are fully assembled and require parcel delivery.
  
 
To purchase, please get in [[contact]].
 
To purchase, please get in [[contact]].
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=== Switch Plates ===
 
=== Switch Plates ===
Switch plates are a single thick 6mm piece of clear acrylic that hold switches.  
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Multiple sizes are available in stock. Custom ones can be cut, you can customise the size, spacing and switch cutout shape (switch top opening cutouts).  
 
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There's a few designs and they come in various sizes.
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Each one comes with pre-applied rubber feet.
 
Each one comes with pre-applied rubber feet.
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See photos here:
 
See photos here:
  
* As switch testers: https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y
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* Switch testers: https://imgur.com/a/Xvj0v5y
* For switch modding: https://imgur.com/a/oxZYozl
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* Switch modding plates: https://imgur.com/a/oxZYozl
  
The switch tester pattern has normal square cutouts and are spaced like a normal keyboard.  
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https://i.imgur.com/GVB0g6Z.jpg
 
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The switch modding pattern has switch-top opening cutouts (little tabs on the sides) and are spaced out a bit more.
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Both styles can be used for switch testing or modding.
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=== Switches ===
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=== Advanced switch testers ===
Pricing for switches is for purchase with a switch tester. If buying individually, there will be a 10% surcharge.
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These are more expensive than simple switch plates and have a number of features.
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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# 1.5mm top plate allows switches to clip in securely and not fall out.
! style="width:160px" | Cherry !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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# Solid bottom for comfortable handling or use as a fidget toy.
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# Very solid internal construction for absolutely no flex.
| Cherry Red (RGB) || rowspan=6| 60c || Available in RGB housing on request.
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# High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability.
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| Cherry Black ||
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| Cherry Black (retooled) || 2018 Retooled. Supposed to be smoother, you be the judge.
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| Cherry Blue ||
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| Cherry Green ||
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| Cherry Brown || Available in RGB housing on request.
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|-
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| Cherry Silent Red || $1 ||
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| Cherry Silent Black || $1 ||
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| Cherry Silver (RGB) || $1 ||
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|}
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Diagram of a switch tester: https://imgur.com/a/kjN5MhX
  
 
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https://i.imgur.com/9P4n9dl.jpg
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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! style="width:160px" | Gateron !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Gateron Clear || $0.40 || Super light linear.
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| Gateron Red || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Yellow || $0.40 ||
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|-
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| Gateron Black || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Brown || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Blue || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Green || $0.40 ||
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| Gateron Silent Red || $0.70 || Also called Cherry Pink by some brands.
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|-
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| Gateron Silent Black || $0.70 ||
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| Gateron Silent Brown || $0.70 ||
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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! style="width:160px" | KBDfans Aliaz !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Aliaz 60g || $0.80 ||
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| Aliaz 70g || $0.80 ||
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| Aliaz 80g || $0.80 ||
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| Aliaz 100g || $0.80 ||
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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! style="width:160px" | Kailh !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Kailh BOX Red || $0.50 || None are retooled. Do not use with artisans or expensive caps.
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|-
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| Kailh BOX Dark Yellow || $0.50 ||
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|-
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| Kailh BOX Black || $0.50 ||
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|-
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| Kailh BOX Brown || $0.50 ||
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|-
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| Kailh BOX Burnt Orange || $0.50 ||
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|-
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| Kailh BOX White || $0.50 ||
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| Kailh BOX Pale Blue || $0.50 ||
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|-
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| Kailh BOX Jade || $0.50 ||
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|-
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| Kailh BOX Navy || $0.50 ||
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|-
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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|-
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| Kailh Pro Burgundy || $0.60 ||
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|-
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| Kailh Pro Purple || $0.60 ||
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| Kailh Pro Light Green || $0.60 ||
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| Kailh Speed Gold || $0.60 ||
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| Kailh Speed Silver || $0.60 ||
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| Kailh Speed Bronze || $0.60 ||
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| Kailh Speed Copper || $0.60 ||
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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! style="width:160px" | Zealio !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Zealio R7 62g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R7 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R7 67g || $1.40 ||
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|-
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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| Zealio R8 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R8 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio R8 78g || $1.40 ||
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|-
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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|-
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| Zealio V2 62g || $1.40 || V2 is the newest series
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| Zealio V2 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio V2 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zealio V2 78g || $1.40 ||
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|-
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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|-
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| Zilent R10 62g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent R10 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent R10 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent R10 78g || $1.40 ||
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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| Zilent V2 62g || $1.40 || V2 is the newest series
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| Zilent V2 65g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent V2 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Zilent V2 78g || $1.40 ||
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| colspan="3" style="height:8px"|
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|-
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| Tealio R7 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Tealio R8 67g || $1.40 ||
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| Orange Healio V2 67g || $1.40 || Newest silent linear
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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! style="width:160px" | Outemu!! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:350px;" | Notes
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| Outemu Ice Light purple || $0.80 ||
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| Outemu Ice Dark purple || $0.80 ||
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| Outemu Ice Grey || $0.80 || Out of stock
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| Outemu Ice Silver || $0.80 || Out of stock
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| Outemu Ice Clear || $0.80 || New from outemu, courtesy of aeryzx
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| Outemu Teal || $0.50 || Not ice series
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|}
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= Advanced switch testers =
 
What makes advanced switch testers 'advanced'?
 
  
# Has a 1.5mm plate so switches clip in.
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# Has a solid bottom for more comfortable handling.
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# Clear option allows you to see the switches' butts.
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= Switches =
# High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability.
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# Can be handwired into a macropad.
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Midplates and hipro (top) layers will be coming in the future to make them even beefier.
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=== Cherry Switches ===
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Price: '''60c each'''
  
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Silent and silver: '''$1 each'''
  
=== Sizes for sale ===
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Cherry <br> Red</div>
Please [[contact]] me with the size/s you are after and I can let you know what's available.
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Cherry <br> Black</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Cherry <br> Brown</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Cherry <br> Clear</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #0750E2">Cherry <br> Blue</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #009966">Cherry <br> Green</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF4A4A">Cherry <br> Silent Red</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Cherry <br> Silent Black</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #BABABA">Cherry <br> Silver</div>
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</div>
  
Diagram of a switch tester: https://imgur.com/a/kjN5MhX
 
  
{| class="wikitable" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px;"
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<div class="switchbox2">
! style="width:150px" | Size !! style="width:50px;" | Price !! style="width:400px;" | Notes
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=== Gateron Switches ===
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Price: '''50c each'''
|  Switch Tester 1x1 || $4 ||
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Silents: '''80c each'''
| Switch Tester 1x2 || $6 ||
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|-
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Fei: '''$1.50 each'''
| Switch Tester 2x2 || $8 ||
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Gateron <br> Clear</div>
| Switch Tester 2x3 || $12 ||
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: red">Gateron <br> Red</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Gateron <br> Black</div>
| Switch Tester 2x4 || $13 ||
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Gateron <br> Brown</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #0750E2">Gateron <br> Blue</div>
| Switch Tester 2x5 || $14 ||
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #009966">Gateron <br> Green</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF4A4A">Gateron <br> Silent Red</div>
| Switch Tester 3x3 || $14 ||
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Gateron <br> Silent Black</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #7F5A4B">Gateron <br> Silent Brown</div>
| Switch Tester 3x4 || $15 ||
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</div>
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| Switch Tester 3x5 || $18 ||
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<div class="switchbox">
|}
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #76A84F">Fei</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
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=== Zeal Switches ===
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Price: '''$1.50 each'''
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Zealio <br> R7 62g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> R7 65g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> R7 67g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> R8 65g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> R8 67g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #251C49">Zealio <br> R8 78g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Zealio <br> V2 62g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #523EAF">Zealio <br> V2 65g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Zealio <br> V2 67g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #251C49">Zealio <br> V2 78g</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #A9E4F4">Zilent <br> R10 62g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #03C6E6">Zilent <br> R10 65g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #265196">Zilent <br> R10 67g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #202441">Zilent <br> R10 78g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #A9E4F4">Zilent <br> V2 62g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #03C6E6">Zilent <br> V2 65g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #265196">Zilent <br> V2 67g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #202441">Zilent <br> V2 78g</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox">
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #81D8D0">Tealio <br> R7 67g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #81D8D0">Tealio <br> R8 67g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF5D22">Healio <br> V2 67g</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
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=== Kailh Switches ===
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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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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>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DBC000">Kailh Box <br> Dark Yellow</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: black">Kailh Box <br> Black</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4A2D20">Kailh Box <br> Brown</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #BC5500">Kailh Box <br> Burnt Orange</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Kailh Box <br> White</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #7E9DB1">Kailh Box <br> Pale Blue</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #ADBE9A">Kailh Box <br> Jade</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #030653">Kailh Box <br> Navy</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #765C9B">Kailh Box <br> Royal</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2E8D">Kailh Box <br> Pink</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #B6203B">Kailh Pro <br> Burgundy</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #642E8C">Kailh Pro <br> Purple</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #23BDB3">Kailh Pro <br> Light Green</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #EFB600">Kailh Speed <br> Gold</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DBDBDB">Kailh Speed <br> Silver</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #D79C72">Kailh Speed <br> Bronze</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #93484C">Kailh Speed <br> Copper</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox">
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #CC0000">Kailh Box <br> Chinese Red</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FFE600">Kailh Box <br> Noble Yellow</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #00B27B">Kailh Box <br> Glazed Green</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #4F4F4F">Kailh Box <br> Ancient Grey</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
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=== KBDfans Switches ===
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Aliaz: '''80c each'''
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 60g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 70g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 80g</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #FF2C6D">Aliaz <br> 100g</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox">
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T1 Tactile: '''$1.20 each'''
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Comes in a inky/smoky transparent black housing or a completely transparent housing.
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #28575D">KBDfans <br> T1 Ink</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #28575D">KBDfans <br> T1 Clear</div>
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</div>
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<div class="switchbox2">
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=== Outemu Switches ===
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Price: '''80c each'''
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Limited stock on grey and silvers.
  
https://i.imgur.com/EtWJa3y.jpg
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #6E59D2">Outemu Ice <br> Light Purple</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #3E2A8B">Outemu Ice <br> Dark Purple</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #8E8E8E">Outemu Ice <br> Grey</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #C6C6C6">Outemu Ice <br> Silver</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #DDDDDD">Outemu Ice <br> Clear</div>
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<div class="switches" style="border-color: #65E5E6">Outemu <br> Teal</div>
 
</div>
 
</div>

Revision as of 02:05, 7 April 2019


Switch Testers

There are two types available - basic switch plates and advanced.

The basic switch plates are cut from a single 6mm thick piece of acrylic and switches sit in via friction. They can be easily popped out by pushing from below.

Advanced switch testers are fully enclosed and allow switches to clip in. They are much more complex and involve 20+ parts. These are fully assembled and require parcel delivery.

To purchase, please get in contact.


Switch Plates

Multiple sizes are available in stock. Custom ones can be cut, you can customise the size, spacing and switch cutout shape (switch top opening cutouts).

Each one comes with pre-applied rubber feet.

See photos here:

GVB0g6Z.jpg


Item Price Notes
2x3 $6 6 switch capacity
2x4 $8 8 switch capacity
3x4 $10 12 switch capacity
3x6 $14 18 switch capacity
Custom sizes $$ Contact for custom sizes/patterns.
Blank keycaps 50c Over 20 colours available to choose from.


Advanced switch testers

These are more expensive than simple switch plates and have a number of features.

  1. 1.5mm top plate allows switches to clip in securely and not fall out.
  2. Solid bottom for comfortable handling or use as a fidget toy.
  3. Very solid internal construction for absolutely no flex.
  4. High quality 3M bumpons (rubber feet) positioned for maximum stability.

Diagram of a switch tester: https://imgur.com/a/kjN5MhX

9P4n9dl.jpg


Accessories

Accessories Price Notes
Blank DSA Keycaps $0.50 21 different colours
Plastic keycap puller $1.00 White colour
Wire keycap puller $3.00 White colour with logo
Switch puller $3.00
Switch opener tool $5.00 Flat piece of metal with rubber, has 2 prongs that lift cherry-style housings off.
Promicro controller $7 Black PCB, micro USB port
Iris PCBs $26 Comes in a set of 2 and includes LED kit (check keeb.io for details)
Screwdriver for M2 and M3 $2 The type that spins so you can apply force. Non-magnetic.


Switches

Cherry Switches

Price: 60c each

Silent and silver: $1 each

Cherry
Red
Cherry
Black
Cherry
Brown
Cherry
Clear
Cherry
Blue
Cherry
Green
Cherry
Silent Red
Cherry
Silent Black
Cherry
Silver


Gateron Switches

Price: 50c each

Silents: 80c each

Fei: $1.50 each

Gateron
Clear
Gateron
Red
Gateron
Black
Gateron
Brown
Gateron
Blue
Gateron
Green
Gateron
Silent Red
Gateron
Silent Black
Gateron
Silent Brown
Fei

Zeal Switches

Price: $1.50 each

Zealio
R7 62g
Zealio
R7 65g
Zealio
R7 67g
Zealio
R8 65g
Zealio
R8 67g
Zealio
R8 78g
Zealio
V2 62g
Zealio
V2 65g
Zealio
V2 67g
Zealio
V2 78g
Zilent
R10 62g
Zilent
R10 65g
Zilent
R10 67g
Zilent
R10 78g
Zilent
V2 62g
Zilent
V2 65g
Zilent
V2 67g
Zilent
V2 78g
Tealio
R7 67g
Tealio
R8 67g
Healio
V2 67g

Kailh Switches

Box: 50c each (pre-retool)

Box royal: $1 each (retooled)

Box pink: 80c each (retooled)

Pro: 70c each

Speed: 70c 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 Pro
Burgundy
Kailh Pro
Purple
Kailh Pro
Light Green
Kailh Speed
Gold
Kailh Speed
Silver
Kailh Speed
Bronze
Kailh Speed
Copper
Kailh Box
Chinese Red
Kailh Box
Noble Yellow
Kailh Box
Glazed Green
Kailh Box
Ancient Grey

KBDfans Switches

Aliaz: 80c each

Aliaz
60g
Aliaz
70g
Aliaz
80g
Aliaz
100g

T1 Tactile: $1.20 each

Comes in a inky/smoky transparent black housing or a completely transparent housing.

KBDfans
T1 Ink
KBDfans
T1 Clear


Outemu Switches

Price: 80c each

Limited stock on grey and silvers.

Outemu Ice
Light Purple
Outemu Ice
Dark Purple
Outemu Ice
Grey
Outemu Ice
Silver
Outemu Ice
Clear
Outemu
Teal
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