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Title: MX-compatible switch opener for $6.50
Post by: trauring on Thu, 10 March 2022, 16:06:37

A switch-opener that works with most MX-compatible switches. Only $6.50 for a white plastic one, more for other materials.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/ZLA6MAESE/switch-opener (https://www.shapeways.com/product/ZLA6MAESE/switch-opener)

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Title: Re: MX-compatible switch opener for $6.50
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 10 March 2022, 16:32:07

Quote from: trauring on Thu, 10 March 2022, 16:06:37

A switch-opener that works with most MX-compatible switches. Only $6.50 for a white plastic one, more for other materials.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/ZLA6MAESE/switch-opener (https://www.shapeways.com/product/ZLA6MAESE/switch-opener)

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I ordered one of these from shapeways about 4 years ago.  It's still going strong after opening several thousand switches.  I will say that in the past few months, I have issues opening some switches such as Bobas with this one.  I dont know if it's worn out, but I suspect it might be.  I have a backup one from primekb that I bought for $10 that does the trick when this one fails.  Good products.