Author Topic: [IC] Aluminum Switch Opener: "The Nutcracker"(GB is LIVE, Link in GB OP) (Read 26455 times)

ilouis_07 · « **on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:00:10 »

Hey, Geekhack friends,
Today I am here with an Interest Check : The Nutcracker.(was originally named ‘the nuts’ whoops)
The GB will be going LIVE on November 27, 2018 00:00, GMT +8 (aka Singapore time), which is in about 10 hours. The GB will be posted on both GH and r/mm.

It is a switch opener with a unique and simple design, prototype just finished by today:

Right part is a cover.(In case you dropped the opener from table and damage the "teeth")

MX Testing video:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqPsftqnkXP/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Kailh Testing video:(updated 18th Nov)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSYIldn3Zd/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Specifications:
1. Made with aluminium.

2. CNC processed and anodized.

Colors:
Black, Blue and Sliver

Price:
est around $20USD++ included shipping(still looking for the budget and reliable courier,also depends on moq and quote from cnc factory)

Why i did this?
1. I don't believe that the 3D printed one can last quite long.
2. I need lube every switch for my personal use.(Vintage Black, ergo clear, zealios stem in cherry housing and etc)
3. I need it TBH:)

Thanks:)

Edit: added that Kailh opener is a separate one

Edit 1：The GB will be going LIVE on November 27, 2018 00:00, GMT +8 (aka Singapore time), which is in about 10 hours. The GB will be posted on both GH and r/mm .

To shorten the lead time for this GB, we currently have 400 Nutcrackers already in production: 300 MX and 100 Kailh (box switch compatible).

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181126/ef9e9d1fbf152d8ccf5a4f43d02f94c8.jpg

These 400(300+100) will go on a FCFS basis when the GB goes live.

But, have no fear, if orders exceed beyond the 300 MX and 100 Kailh, we will produce more. Please buffer an additional 2 - 3 weeks lead time for this.

Thank you for reading!

the_high_5 · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:05:16 »

I was just looking for a replacement for my printed switch opener. I am definitely in for one.

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Abec13 · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:07:47 »

Sure why not? Sick of that stupid screwdriver method and I hate paying like $11 after shipping for 3d printed plastic.

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CommonCurt · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:08:09 »

Interesting. I'd probably get one.

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:14:37 »

Quote from: Abec13 on Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:07:47

Sure why not? Sick of that stupid screwdriver method and I hate paying like $11 after shipping for 3d printed plastic.

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haha i get that pain feeling too.

Kerasan · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:22:10 »

I NEEEEEEEEED!!!!

GB

KMK Labs

comdata55 · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:22:39 »

I'm in.

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:27:20 »

Quote from: Kerasan on Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:22:10

I NEEEEEEEEED!!!!

GB

KMK Labs

thanks

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:27:52 »

Quote from: comdata55 on Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:22:39

I'm in.

one slot occupied:p

oldcat · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:37:12 »

All in

dario · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:37:42 »

Yes please.

Starston3 · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:39:29 »

Interested... will this also work on Kailh switches?

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:39:51 »

Quote from: oldcat on Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:37:12

All in

thanks maoge!

dyka.tran · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:42:39 »

About damn time

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:44:15 »

Quote from: Starston3 on Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:39:29

Interested... will this also work on Kailh switches?

kailh not for this time, sorry. I think more modification works can be done on MX switch, so i picked MX as target:)

bard · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:46:21 »

top notch!

vikipedeer · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:01:40 »

I'm in

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:03:11 »

At that price point I am in for sure

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ilouis_07 · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:08:38 »

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:03:11

At that price point I am in for sure

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I am still looking for cheap and reliable courier.....

dario · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:15:09 »

Quote from: ilouis_07 on Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:08:38

I am still looking for cheap and reliable courier.....

It's called postal service.

Highly doubt you'll find anything cheaper.

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:16:30 »

Quote from: dario on Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:15:09

Quote from: ilouis_07 on Fri, 16 November 2018, 10:08:38
I am still looking for cheap and reliable courier.....

It's called postal service.

Highly doubt you'll find anything cheaper.

OK

..i hope so

clickityClackity · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 11:23:05 »

Yes pls

Poblopuablo · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 11:43:33 »

I love how big and chunky it is.

I bet is feels great!!

LightningXI · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 11:45:04 »

Interested.

breckstar · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 13:30:41 »

Intrigued.

Nigolski · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 13:42:15 »

mog_genius88 · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 13:42:28 »

mkarlsson · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 13:56:31 »

Interested.

Findecanor · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 14:35:13 »

Interested.

bball2 · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 14:52:37 »

Interested! Hope you are able to find reasonable shipping to Canada, or maybe look at partnering with someone like KBDfans for international orders?

rondg · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 15:26:46 »

Also interested!

Rubbermilitia · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 15:29:46 »

Definitely down to try it! In for one... I wonder how it is compared to the MX Switch Top Removal Tool (google it), kind of wondering why no one has mentioned that here

JFKroflcopter · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 17:48:19 »

Ooh yes - will definitely pick this up when it's ready

Rumblehotep · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 18:25:30 »

My fingernails bless you

ian13 · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 19:02:50 »

Doooo iiiiit.

anhthao88 · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 19:05:43 »

Im in for one too. I've used some plastic & wooden prototype from the VNMK group but this looks so much sturdier and nicer.

82d28a · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 21:07:54 »

I am in!

Acereconkeys · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 21:40:51 »

I am 100000% In. looks very nice.

Locnguyen1507 · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 21:54:09 »

Definitely in :3 Much more better than the 3dprinting stuff that i've been using for a while

Jkush463 · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 22:06:28 »

neeed

ThomasTH · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 22:08:30 »

I want

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Generic193 · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 23:49:57 »

I'm in

Puddsy · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 00:04:11 »

seems excessive and pointless

ill take 2

Theswetiyeti · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 00:04:30 »

I'm in

Theswetiyeti · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 00:05:27 »

I'm in

lovetree · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 00:13:27 »

Definitely in!

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 05:13:46 »

Errrrrr, kailh box switch opener, how many ppl need it? Hmmm

ThomasTH · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 05:38:05 »

How about alps switches, they are a pain to open

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ilouis_07 · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 05:39:53 »

Quote from: ThomasTH on Sat, 17 November 2018, 05:38:05

How about alps switches, they are a pain to open

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moq quite high, kailh opener may hard to do but I will try. Alps hmmmmm

portbaron · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 17 November 2018, 05:43:39 »

Seems like a cool gizmo, I'd get one.
One for Kailh box isn't really necessary. You can open them without a tool faster than mx with a tool.

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Author Topic: [IC] Aluminum Switch Opener: "The Nutcracker"(GB is LIVE, Link in GB OP) (Read 26455 times)