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Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: laden3 on Sat, 22 January 2011, 17:08:20

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10799&d=1275980557)
looking for these switches, so... if anybody happens to know where to get some/ have some and willing to sell, please show me the link/pm to sell

meanwhile, are these the switches I am looking for? they are called keylock switches
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Cherry-Electrical/MX1A-21NW/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsqIr59i2oRchTwLaCMSq%2ftBGQDiK8oPx8%3d

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 22 January 2011, 19:22:21

No, the MX1A-21NW is a normal switch. Like a Cherry MX Black but even stiffer, intended for space bars. Grey key stem. See the bottom of this page (http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/switches/key/mx.htm) for info.

If you are planning on using a alternate action MX switch for a Caps Lock key , then you need to make yourself a custom controller for it. There is a special code for a locking Caps Lock in the USB HID spec, but it is not recognized by Windows.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: laden3 on Sat, 22 January 2011, 19:40:53

I wanted to replace the switch under fn with these. So, I need just a few of these.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: gore on Sun, 23 January 2011, 01:07:13

I was thinking of doing exactly the same for the Fn, so I'd also be interest in the same info.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: jessecoleman on Wed, 11 January 2012, 20:32:33

Any news on getting some of these switches?

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: jessecoleman on Sat, 14 January 2012, 01:39:28

Who are the suppliers? I also like the idea of a locked function key. I would be willing to pay for one of those switches.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 14 January 2012, 01:47:59

Onlinecomponents has the locking cherry switch i will be purchasing a few for the doxs and phantom im building to have a lockable layer.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: TheProfosist on Sat, 14 January 2012, 11:43:15

sweet i need 10

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 15 January 2012, 04:59:39

Quote from: harrison;490317

that would put my current count at 52 latching switches.  i've got 100 of them tentatively reserved for me right now.

register your interest here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dDY4TGlRcVNWeVFFRHp0SjNiX1k3SFE6MQ

Done!

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: jessecoleman on Wed, 18 January 2012, 21:40:31

Would it be possible to put in for a group order for those alt. action switches? I can't seem to find the that specific switch at the link you posted.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: jessecoleman on Wed, 18 January 2012, 22:48:14

Awesome, I filled out the interest check, how much will they cost per switch?

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 19 January 2012, 09:44:02

When do you think were going to get there I need the tpoggle switches for my DOX and Phantom builds.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 19 January 2012, 09:59:08

Quote from: harrison;494044

before the phantom ships.  i'm going to pickup my switches from the US this weekend i'm hoping.  i want to confirm the switches are what we're looking for, and then i'll open up a group buy.

Sounds good to me, I might be interested in grey or green what are those again?

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: jessecoleman on Thu, 26 January 2012, 18:02:07

When will the group buy open up? I'm eager to get my hands on some of those switches!

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 26 January 2012, 20:43:48

Im going to need the toggle switches for my phantom and that groupbuy so im interestedin finishing this up soon.

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: jessecoleman on Sat, 11 February 2012, 22:21:03

What's the status on this thread. Is it dead? I'm still interested. Maybe the group buy opened up on a new thread?
Cheers!!!

Title: availability of Cherry alternate action switches
Post by: TheProfosist on Sun, 12 February 2012, 20:47:04

Quote from: harrison;512255

i've been lazy, and have been filling my spare time with de-soldering switches.  i'll likely open up a formal group buy on Monday.  current interest is around 40 switches, which is more than online components has available.

great to hear as im going to need the ones im ordering to complete the Phantoms im making