[IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - £10 Price Confirmed

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Progress towards 20 Units
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SketchUp Render of the finished item.

This is a versatile and attractive switch holder that should appeal to many members of the mechanical keyboard community.

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Specifications

• Fabricated from High Quality Stainless Steel
• Brushed Aluminium finish
• Supports All MX / Alps compatible switches
• Small and Portable
• Versatile and Unique

Potential Uses

• Switch Tester - try out different switches
• Artisan Cap Display - store and show off your Cap Collection. Alternatively, an attractive option for cap makers looking to professionally show their wares.
• Switch Lubrication and Modding station - a useful tool to streamline your modding workflow without taking up space like larger stations
• DIY macro board - add a teensy for a stylish and customisable macro board.

Here is a render of what it will look like from OpenSCAD



The switch cutouts are from Swill's generator and therefore will definitely work as intended. For proof of this, see these 3D printed prototype cutouts.

Shipping to the US will be £5 untracked and £10 tracked.

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Bump Any interest?

[Data]

So it's just a bent plate, basically?

I could go for one in polished stainless.  Think about doing one with 9 holes, 3x3.   

[Dihedral]

So it's just a bent plate, basically?

I could go for one in polished stainless.  Think about doing one with 9 holes, 3x3.   

Yes, if you want to call it that

3x3 would be interesting but I like 4 because it represents how many fingers you hold on the home row on one hand.

[CPTBadAss]

I'm interested.

[strict]

Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.

[Dihedral]

Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.

Would totally depend on the amount of people who ordered. I would like to do it for less than a fiver for one unit though.

[azhdar]

With the tool swill released, I think it's easier to just get it cut for yourself.

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With the tool swill released, I think it's easier to just get it cut for yourself.

I'd like to sell them for a small profit, as well as make them for myself.

[Data]

Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.

Would totally depend on the amount of people who ordered. I would like to do it for less than a fiver for one unit though.

At $5 each I'd buy 2 at least.

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Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.

Would totally depend on the amount of people who ordered. I would like to do it for less than a fiver for one unit though.

At $5 each I'd buy 2 at least.

thanks for your interest.

[sethk_]

This would be great for like a lube/sticker/spring swap station

[FrostyToast]

I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.

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I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.

What shape hole can hold MX and Alps switches?

[jdcarpe]

I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.

What shape hole can hold MX and Alps switches?

The one on the left.

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I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.

What shape hole can hold MX and Alps switches?

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The one on the left. :)

Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

[jdcarpe]

Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.

[Dihedral]

Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.

Swill says that this type would also work for alps. Is he right?

[jdcarpe]

Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.

Swill says that

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this type would also work for alps. Is he right?

Yes, that's what I was trying to say, but I guess I wasn't very clear.

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Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.

Swill says that

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this type would also work for alps. Is he right?

Yes, that's what I was trying to say, but I guess I wasn't very clear.

Great, thanks.

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Added image to OP

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This will almost certainly get made, but if anyone else us interested speak up

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Could come as a full switch tester - any interest?

[chyros]

I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?

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I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?

I'm also in the UK so shipping should only be a couple quid or possibly even free. It should theoretically hold alps but it's using swills cutouts and some users have had issues putting alps on them.

[chyros]

I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?

I'm also in the UK so shipping should only be a couple quid or possibly even free. It should theoretically hold alps but it's using swills cutouts and some users have had issues putting alps on them.

Ah, if you're in the UK, that'd be very useful . Have you got a loose Alps switch that you could try it on?

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I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?

I'm also in the UK so shipping should only be a couple quid or possibly even free. It should theoretically hold alps but it's using swills cutouts and some users have had issues putting alps on them.

Ah, if you're in the UK, that'd be very useful . Have you got a loose Alps switch that you could try it on?

I have 4 matias switches which I will try when I get a prototype.

[chyros]

Cheers mate, let us know - matiases should be representative enough for sure .

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Cheers mate, let us know - matiases should be representative enough for sure .

Sure should be on sale in around 4 or 5 weeks.

[64rky]

Only just saw this thread, I'd be totally interested as well (depending on price obviously).

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Only just saw this thread, I'd be totally interested as well (depending on price obviously).

Looking for maybe 5 pounds for just the unit, 9 or 10 pounds for the unit with switches and caps. Initially it will offer just matias switches though cherry is potentially an option too. Shipping will be fairly expensive, unless I can possibly get a US seller onboard for you guys.

[swornxin]

I would be 100% interested in grabbing one of these.  I find it to be much more difficult to swap springs when the springs aren't attached to anything.  It was much easier to do when they were soldered into my Phantom.

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I would be 100% interested in grabbing one of these.  I find it to be much more difficult to swap springs when the springs aren't attached to anything.  It was much easier to do when they were soldered into my Phantom.

Awesome! Thanks for posting.

[mp101]

Hi interested in 2 or 3.

Cheers

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Hi interested in 2 or 3.

Cheers

Awesome

[taylordcraig]

I'd also be interested in a 3x3 tester.

[Dihedral]

I'd also be interested in a 3x3 tester.

Thanks for your interest. Would you at all be interested in a 1x4?

[Fusion]

I'd definitely be interested in a 1x4 or any combination really, though I'm located in the US so it wouldn't be worth the overseas shipping at that point

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I'd definitely be interested in a 1x4 or any combination really, though I'm located in the US so it wouldn't be worth the overseas shipping at that point

Shame. Maybe I'll have to get a US distributer.

[Dihedral]

This is hopefully going to go into production - will be sold on etsy.
Register Interest formally here.

[Dihedral]

Seems like the ball is rolling - still a way to go until 20 units but america should be waking up now!

[Data]

Did you mean to link to your spreadsheet in the interest check a few posts up?  The one in the OP links correctly to the Google survey.

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Did you mean to link to your spreadsheet in the interest check a few posts up?  The one in the OP links correctly to the Google survey.

I was using a spreadsheet but am now using a form. I will update that post though.

[KnivesM]

Interested depending on price &shipping costs to US.

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Interested depending on price &shipping costs to US.

Just looked it up with the royal mail, 5 pounds untracked and 10 pounds tracked.

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Third of the way there, hopefully some artisan cap makers or other users can join in

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Almost half way there guys

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Added a new sketchup render to give you guys more of an idea of what the finished unit will look like.

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I've sent off for quotes - if anyone knows any good UK companies then please tell me here or by PM

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bump

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Last Calls!

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£10 price confirmed

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Moving to a GB thread. Will post link when approved and then lock this thread.