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Title: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 03:03:16
Cherry MX white switches seem to be one of the most difficult to obtain switches. However the retailer Conrad (http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/706351/Cherry-Switches----12-VDC-button-module----MX1A-A1NN----Without-locating-pin----NA) has them in stock and at a reasonable price. They are $0.49 each when you buy more than 500. Depending on the shipping cost to the US and how many people buy switches, we could get some white switches for pretty darn cheap. Post here if you are interested and let me know how many switches you would like. If we get over 500, I will make sure this happens. Thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 03:09:45
nope
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 September 2013, 03:10:32
I'm thinking I priced those and after all shipping, fees, etc they weren't any cheaper than 7bit.

But maybe the price is lower now.

I'd buy ~120 or so if the price is right!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 03:21:42
I'm thinking I priced those and after all shipping, fees, etc they weren't any cheaper than 7bit.

But maybe the price is lower now.

I'd buy ~120 or so if the price is right!

Well there is free shipping from Conrad. The only shipping charges would be from the proxy in the UK and from me to you. If 500 switches are ordered, then shipping will only add on a few cents per switch. For shipping from me to you, it should be under $5. So considering 7bit charges $0.88 a switch and $5.41 for shipping, I am sure we can get cheaper than that.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 September 2013, 03:26:50
I'll have to go back and see what I had figured before.

But yes the price does seem better now!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: gnubag on Sun, 29 September 2013, 03:35:59
will take around 200 if it is guaranteed cheaper than form 7bit.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 03:38:46
I'll have to go back and see what I had figured before.

But yes the price does seem better now!

Let's do the math now! Assuming 600 switches were ordered, the total would be $487 shipped to the UK. Let's say shipping from the UK to me in the US is $36. That means each switch would be $0.48+$0.06 shipping so $0.55 each. The only additional charge would be ~$5 for shipping. So if you were ordering 120 switches from 7bit, it would cost $93 shipped. If you ordered from this GB, it would be ~$71, saving $22 total and $0.18 a switch.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 29 September 2013, 08:35:39
Interest. Been wanting to mod my MJ2 camo with MX whites.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: r3dx on Sun, 29 September 2013, 09:53:14
I'm interested as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 29 September 2013, 09:57:39
Interested
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: PhineasRex on Sun, 29 September 2013, 10:39:49
I will register my interest for some switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: oaklandishh on Sun, 29 September 2013, 11:13:10
possibly interested but I would need more firm prices to decide. Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 29 September 2013, 11:14:47
I'd totally buy more whites. 104 switches
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: codyeatworld on Sun, 29 September 2013, 11:17:47
will take around 200 if it is guaranteed cheaper than form 7bit.

same here!

whites have become my favorite switch at the moment, they sound/feel amazing on my gon 38gt.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Sifo on Sun, 29 September 2013, 11:46:08
ya if cheaper than 7bit maybe I'll take some. Only enough for a gh60 though
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: lcs on Sun, 29 September 2013, 11:48:26
I'd take some 120 as well TFR :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: pichu23 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 11:55:51
Interested. ;)

But since it's shipping to the Uk first, possible to get it ship from there to my place ? Since I'm in the UK as well. Won't want it to travel to the States and back don't we.  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: whiskytango on Sun, 29 September 2013, 12:11:47
Interested
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 12:32:54
Well I think it's clear I will need more than 500 switches. Now it's a question of how many. 10,000? Maybe more!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 29 September 2013, 12:35:54
Interested if the price could go down even more (with a higher quantity of switches ordered) with all fees considered.  Would get a 60-75% set.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 12:43:40
Interested if the price could go down even more (with a higher quantity of switches ordered) with all fees considered.  Would get a 60-75% set.

$0.49 a switch is very cheap for White switches. However I will see if any other distributes offer a discount at 1000 or more.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 29 September 2013, 12:54:41
Interested if the price could go down even more (with a higher quantity of switches ordered) with all fees considered.  Would get a 60-75% set.

$0.49 a switch is very cheap for White switches. However I will see if any other distributes offer a discount at 1000 or more.

You said they would be more like $0.55 a switch from you + shipping to us, right?  I guess that won't go down too much if you order more--just get a bit closer to $0.49.  I glanced at $0.55 + $0.18 above first, which is what I incorrectly remembered, but the $0.18 was from domestic shipping for 120 switches, so nevermind!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Tym on Sun, 29 September 2013, 13:03:10
The more you order the cheaper they area? Within reason because x can fit in a box.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 September 2013, 13:25:34
One thing to mention. It seems like whites sometimes don't click quite right or click at all.

I would order a few more than needed for your individual usage scenarios. I doubt TFR wants to check every switch.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: gnubag on Sun, 29 September 2013, 13:28:32
One thing to mention. It seems like whites sometimes don't click quite right or click at all.

I would order a few more than needed for your individual usage scenarios. I doubt TFR wants to check every switch.

wasn't it just a problem with cherry prelubing them?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 September 2013, 13:41:04
One thing to mention. It seems like whites sometimes don't click quite right or click at all.

I would order a few more than needed for your individual usage scenarios. I doubt TFR wants to check every switch.

wasn't it just a problem with cherry prelubing them?

That's the general consensus. All white switched are factory lubed.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: ComradeSniper on Sun, 29 September 2013, 13:49:15
I love whites but the inconsistent clicking drives me crazy. I think in my last batch somewhere between 10% and 20% of the switches didn't click like the others. YMMV, but definitely order more than you need.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 13:55:08
I love whites but the inconsistent clicking drives me crazy. I think in my last batch somewhere between 10% and 20% of the switches didn't click like the others. YMMV, but definitely order more than you need.

The person ordering switches will have to decide if they want 20% extra switches. There is no way I can keep prices low if I am including 10% free switches or more with every order.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: ComradeSniper on Sun, 29 September 2013, 13:58:26
I love whites but the inconsistent clicking drives me crazy. I think in my last batch somewhere between 10% and 20% of the switches didn't click like the others. YMMV, but definitely order more than you need.

The person ordering switches will have to decide if they want 20% extra switches. There is no way I can keep prices low if I am including 10% free switches or more with every order.

Yeah, of course. That was directed toward group buy participants, not you. Sorry for the confusion.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:02:16
What are the characteristics for white switches?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Dubsgalore on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:04:25
I don't think there will be the slightest problem hitting a minimum here raccoon  :cool:

What are the characteristics for white switches?

pretty much the same heaviness as greens, but with a softer click.
Very Noice (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_White)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:05:00
What are the characteristics for white switches?

It's similar to green but has a quieter click. To me I found whites smoother and less fatiguing than greens.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:09:04
I don't think there will be the slightest problem hitting a minimum here raccoon  :cool:

Yes, I now know this can really happen! I am just waiting on quotes from suppliers to see if anyone will offer a discount for bulk orders.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:10:03
Are you getting plate mount or PCB mount?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: oluf on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:16:34
Yuuuuup... x200
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:33:50
I'm interested in plate mounted white switches! :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 29 September 2013, 15:37:00
Are you getting plate mount or PCB mount?

All switches will be PCB mount. If you need plate mount, you can simply cut the plastic pins.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: pichu23 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 18:30:15
Is white switches equivalent to milk switches or is it clears.
a bit confused over here.  :blank:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: gnubag on Sun, 29 September 2013, 18:50:26
Is white switches equivalent to milk switches or is it clears.
a bit confused over here.  :blank:
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_White
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: pichu23 on Sun, 29 September 2013, 18:58:08
Is white switches equivalent to milk switches or is it clears.
a bit confused over here.  :blank:
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_White

thanks.  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: durandalx on Sun, 29 September 2013, 22:34:39
I'll have to go back and see what I had figured before.

But yes the price does seem better now!

Let's do the math now! Assuming 600 switches were ordered, the total would be $487 shipped to the UK. Let's say shipping from the UK to me in the US is $36. That means each switch would be $0.48+$0.06 shipping so $0.55 each. The only additional charge would be ~$5 for shipping. So if you were ordering 120 switches from 7bit, it would cost $93 shipped. If you ordered from this GB, it would be ~$71, saving $22 total and $0.18 a switch.

FYI, $487 doesn't look right as the intermediate cost (($487 + $36) / 600) = ~$.87.  If they're ~$.55, I'd be down for 150 switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:10:54
Good point--I hadn't looked at the first link, and the price is in GBP, not USD.  Unless there's some special rate for this particular buy? 

0.36 GBP (at the 500-switch rate) = 0.58 USD, as of now.  $0.58 * 600 = $348.   Add the cost of shipping to the U.S. ($36) to get = $384.  That's to get the switches to TFR.

From there, the switches become $0.64 each + shipping (say, $5.25 within CONUS in a small Priority Mail box).  Plus any currency conversion fees to do an international transfer to buy those 600 switches?  And any PayPal fees on our end, if money is sent for Goods.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:14:33
I'll have to go back and see what I had figured before.

But yes the price does seem better now!

Let's do the math now! Assuming 600 switches were ordered, the total would be $487 shipped to the UK. Let's say shipping from the UK to me in the US is $36. That means each switch would be $0.48+$0.06 shipping so $0.55 each. The only additional charge would be ~$5 for shipping. So if you were ordering 120 switches from 7bit, it would cost $93 shipped. If you ordered from this GB, it would be ~$71, saving $22 total and $0.18 a switch.

FYI, $487 doesn't look right as the intermediate cost (($487 + $36) / 600) = ~$.87.  If they're ~$.55, I'd be down for 150 switches.

Maths.  He has it.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:15:56
If they're cheap I might be in for some.  I just wish I had experience as to what they feel like.  I recently loaded blues with clear springs in my Phantom and I can't say enough how much I like them.  So much fun.

By the way, I have some whites and they don't appear to be factory lubed.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: naokira on Sun, 29 September 2013, 23:51:44
I'm interested! hope you can ship internationally :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: dragonxx21 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 00:02:10
I'd be in for a few.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: AKmalamute on Mon, 30 September 2013, 01:50:30
I'm afraid it would depend heavily on financial details at the time  the GB happens ... but I'd love to have some. probably not enough for a full keyboard ... maybe a ten-key. Somewhere in the 20-50 range.

It also might be after new years before I can think about collecting keyboard parts for keyboards I'm not specifically planning on spending my life typing on. So ... I'm a definite maybe on this IC.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 30 September 2013, 07:09:59
If they're cheap I might be in for some.  I just wish I had experience as to what they feel like.  I recently loaded blues with clear springs in my Phantom and I can't say enough how much I like them.  So much fun.

By the way, I have some whites and they don't appear to be factory lubed.

They don't put much lube on them, just a small amount. All the one's I've opened up have had lube.

The price for 500 + is £ 0.36/switch google puts that at $0.58 and to get free shipping to UK proxy you have to spend over £ 199 so if you get 600 units they are ~$0.58 shipped to the UK proxy so if it cost ~$40 to ship to USA ($348.90 for 600 switches to uk proxy + $40 to ship to USA = $388.90)
 that will come out to ~$0.65/switch plus shipping and paypal fees

Also the switches linked in the OP are plate mount (MX1A-A1NN ) not PCB (MX1A-A1NW)

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Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 30 September 2013, 10:01:08
Still cheaper than 7bit.

And converting plate mount tot PCB is not hard.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Tarzan on Mon, 30 September 2013, 10:03:36
I could use another 120 or so, depending on final price.

Interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 30 September 2013, 10:07:27
Still cheaper than 7bit.

And converting plate mount tot PCB is not hard.

How exactly does one convert plate mount to PCB?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 30 September 2013, 10:59:13
Still cheaper than 7bit.

And converting plate mount tot PCB is not hard.

How exactly does one convert plate mount to PCB?

You don't.  I think he was thinking convert PCB to plate, which just requires edge clippers or nail trimmers
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 30 September 2013, 11:02:39
Still cheaper than 7bit.

And converting plate mount tot PCB is not hard.

How exactly does one convert plate mount to PCB?

You don't.  I think he was thinking convert PCB to plate, which just requires edge clippers or nail trimmers

Ok just thought maybe I had missed that somewhere  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: divito on Mon, 30 September 2013, 18:05:01
Interested, probably for ~120.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: ijprest on Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:35:33
Yeah, I'd probably be in for 120-130.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Reomero on Tue, 01 October 2013, 00:55:35
I'd be keen for about 120 switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Reomero on Tue, 01 October 2013, 00:55:48
[just realised I double posted]
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Tym on Tue, 01 October 2013, 01:34:30
I love watching you guys struggle with pounds, that's how I feel everyday :3
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: phx on Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:42:07
just assembled my first mx white board (switches from 7bit), I gotta say, the inconsistency is pretty weird.
the switches click differently, some loud, some quiet, and some not at all.
I'll be watching this so I can pick up a few to swap out my bad switches.

just a word of advice, like someone has already said, definitely pick up a few more than you need just in case.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Tue, 01 October 2013, 17:06:20
I have contacted Cherry directly and about every US parts distributor. If that doesn't turn up anything, I will try to find the cheapest place in the UK that will provide us a bulk discount. If that fails, then I will put a buying request on Alibaba. I would prefer to get them from a reputable source, so Alibaba is my last choice.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: acer589 on Wed, 02 October 2013, 22:06:07
That's .49 Pounds. Like... $.80
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 02 October 2013, 22:09:12
That's .49 Pounds. Like... $.80

Already discussed here in depth :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Wed, 02 October 2013, 23:24:12
That's .49 Pounds. Like... $.80

Again, there is no firm price set. I now know there is enough interest to run a group buy and I am looking for the cheapest place to get the switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Thu, 03 October 2013, 08:45:47
That's .49 Pounds. Like... $.80

Again, there is no firm price set. I now know there is enough interest to run a group buy and I am looking for the cheapest place to get the switches.

Sweet, I can't wait to get my hands on some new Cherry MX whites =)
It's one of the few switches that I haven't used myself yet. =P
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Sat, 05 October 2013, 11:42:15
What are the characteristics for white switches?

clicky switches, heavier than blues, the specs say 80g but they feel like the same weight as blacks to me and in fact they have identical springs to blacks (exact same). the click is different from blues because they are lubricated more than blues, the click is called "soft" or "muffled". they also feel less tactile than blues but i may be imagining things or that is because of the lubrication. like others have said, sometimes you'll get ones that don't click but they are usually fine.

my white switches have all been modified with 62g korean springs and re-lubed with teflon lube, i call them ergo whites. but i think i liked the stock white feel better. i may be interested in some stock whites if the price is right.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 06 October 2013, 17:51:05
Interested for ~100 as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: goobus on Mon, 07 October 2013, 12:55:13
I'll take 130 :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Mon, 07 October 2013, 22:35:10
Got an email back from Cherry. I had inquired about purchasing a large order of MX1A-A1NW switches and this was their response.
Quote
I’m sorry Nathan, this part number has been obsoleted.

Well ****. Next step then is to look for the cheapest distributor in Europe. It appears none of the US distributors have any in stock.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: dragonxx21 on Mon, 07 October 2013, 22:36:20
Got an email back from Cherry. I had inquired about purchasing a large order of MX1A-A1NW switches and this was their response.
Quote
I’m sorry Nathan, this part number has been obsoleted.

Well ****. Next step then is to look for the cheapest distributor in Europe. It appears none of the US distributors have any in stock.

So, Whites are no longer in production?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Mon, 07 October 2013, 22:41:11
Got an email back from Cherry. I had inquired about purchasing a large order of MX1A-A1NW switches and this was their response.
Quote
I’m sorry Nathan, this part number has been obsoleted.

Well ****. Next step then is to look for the cheapest distributor in Europe. It appears none of the US distributors have any in stock.

So, Whites are no longer in production?

I'm not sure. I certainly hope not!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 07 October 2013, 22:44:37
Perhaps just the PCB-mounted variety?  That's the "NW" one iirc.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 07 October 2013, 22:47:23
Got an email back from Cherry. I had inquired about purchasing a large order of MX1A-A1NW switches and this was their response.
Quote
I’m sorry Nathan, this part number has been obsoleted.

Well ****. Next step then is to look for the cheapest distributor in Europe. It appears none of the US distributors have any in stock.

So, Whites are no longer in production?

I'm not sure. I certainly hope not!
maybe the part number has changed?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: dragonxx21 on Mon, 07 October 2013, 22:48:30
Quick! Stock up on White switches! We must hoard them all and cause prices to rise.  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: ebacho on Mon, 07 October 2013, 23:37:59
I bought a bunch of whites from Rapid Online (http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Cherry-12-V-DC-Button-Module-MX1A-A1NN-50-2495) if anyone is impatient like me and is willing to pay a slight premium (shipping to the US really killed it, but they shipped quite fast).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 07 October 2013, 23:40:45
NN are plate-mounted and could be the ones still in production.  Which makes sense, since so many keyboards nowadays are made with plates.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Tue, 08 October 2013, 00:01:30
yeah but what stock plate mounted keyboards are selling with milk/whites? vortex was using pcb mounts.

I always wondered if you can emulate whites by lubricating blues and putting black springs in them, basically lubed ghetto greens.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 08 October 2013, 00:08:23
According to people who've tried it--no.  Even after removing all lubrication, Whites still sounded differently.  I should look for a reference post...
edit: well, I can't find it :(  But I remember reading that... maybe someone else does as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Tue, 08 October 2013, 00:33:23
it's not going to be exact I know, I have white switches with 62g springs on one of my ergodox, I just haven't tried lubing ghetto green blues yet, the sliders are very similar
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Loligagger on Tue, 08 October 2013, 00:48:10
According to people who've tried it--no.  Even after removing all lubrication, Whites still sounded differently.  I should look for a reference post...
edit: well, I can't find it :(  But I remember reading that... maybe someone else does as well.

It may have been a post of mine. I had whites in my poker which I've removed all the lube from and they were still a bit different in sound. I've got a sound clip of them in the 30-second sound sample thread (granted it's with a cheap desktop mic, but still).
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: redskull on Tue, 08 October 2013, 01:48:51
guys, mx whites are clicky like mx blues correct? and they are stiffer?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: gnubag on Tue, 08 October 2013, 01:51:48
What are the characteristics for white switches?

clicky switches, heavier than blues, the specs say 80g but they feel like the same weight as blacks to me and in fact they have identical springs to blacks (exact same). the click is different from blues because they are lubricated more than blues, the click is called "soft" or "muffled". they also feel less tactile than blues but i may be imagining things or that is because of the lubrication. like others have said, sometimes you'll get ones that don't click but they are usually fine.

my white switches have all been modified with 62g korean springs and re-lubed with teflon lube, i call them ergo whites. but i think i liked the stock white feel better. i may be interested in some stock whites if the price is right.

guys, mx whites are clicky like mx blues correct? and they are stiffer?

Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 08 October 2013, 04:29:37
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: dragonxx21 on Tue, 08 October 2013, 09:53:57
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches
He's planning on ordering 10000.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 08 October 2013, 09:54:41
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches
He's planning on ordering 10000.

Don't think anybody has that many :P
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: dragonxx21 on Tue, 08 October 2013, 09:55:43
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches
He's planning on ordering 10000.

Don't think anybody has that many :P
That's the problem, but ideally he said he wanted to order around that much.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Tarzan on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:08:43
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches
He's planning on ordering 10000.

Don't think anybody has that many :P
That's the problem, but ideally he said he wanted to order around that much.

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:50:26
That's the problem, but ideally he said he wanted to order around that much.

Correct, I would like to order 10,000. I know there is enough demand so I don't  see why not.   ;)

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.


Thanks Greystroke! I'll also contact Cherry about plate mounted whites. Hopefully something will turn up.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Tarzan on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:56:08
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.

Looks like Cross Components is a reseller - job lots of surplus electronic stuff.  The best price I could get a quote on was $1.71 per switch, for 500 MX White switches.  They don't have any more in stock, nor will they be restocking.


Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 08 October 2013, 10:58:26

Correct, I would like to order 10,000. I know there is enough demand so I don't  see why not.   ;)



I bet if you find that many and buy them you will have enough to make a silent white board with all the ones that don't click ;)

http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx (http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx)
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581 (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581). 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.

Looks like Cross Components is a reseller - job lots of surplus electronic stuff.  The best price I could get a quote on was $1.71 per switch, for 500 MX White switches.  They don't have any more in stock, nor will they be restocking.





ouch!


Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Dreamre on Tue, 08 October 2013, 14:26:00
Would be interested in 100~200!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 08 October 2013, 14:55:29
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.

Looks like Cross Components is a reseller - job lots of surplus electronic stuff.  The best price I could get a quote on was $1.71 per switch, for 500 MX White switches.  They don't have any more in stock, nor will they be restocking.

Whaaaaaaaaaaat the ****. That's a lot of money.

Don't get me wrong, I want that sexy whit goodness, but I'm not a gold ingot.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Tarzan on Tue, 08 October 2013, 15:02:36
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.

Looks like Cross Components is a reseller - job lots of surplus electronic stuff.  The best price I could get a quote on was $1.71 per switch, for 500 MX White switches.  They don't have any more in stock, nor will they be restocking.

Whaaaaaaaaaaat the ****. That's a lot of money.

Don't get me wrong, I want that sexy whit goodness, but I'm not a gold ingot.

Yep.

When I asked about pricing for only 230 switches, the sales guy quoted me $3 per switch.  Said he'd checked and they are very rare.   :p
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 08 October 2013, 15:04:47
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.

Looks like Cross Components is a reseller - job lots of surplus electronic stuff.  The best price I could get a quote on was $1.71 per switch, for 500 MX White switches.  They don't have any more in stock, nor will they be restocking.

Whaaaaaaaaaaat the ****. That's a lot of money.

Don't get me wrong, I want that sexy whit goodness, but I'm not a gold ingot.

Yep.

When I asked about pricing for only 230 switches, the sales guy quoted me $3 per switch.  Said he'd checked and they are very rare.   :p

You know some EBay sellers sell switches for ~$20/switch :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Tarzan on Tue, 08 October 2013, 15:06:10
http://www.crosscomponents.com/electronics-components/search0.aspx
That company has 430 MX1A-A1NN (MX White Plate mount) switches left. USA based. They don't list prices though, you'll have to request for a quotation.

UK based - http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/664581/?cm_mmc=aff-_-uk-_-octopart-_-664581. 965 MX White Plate left. £0.37 for orders over 2500 switches, but we'd be getting £0.442 for 500+ switches

I called the outfit in Florida, asked for a price on their MX White switches.  I'll let y'all know what I find out.

Looks like Cross Components is a reseller - job lots of surplus electronic stuff.  The best price I could get a quote on was $1.71 per switch, for 500 MX White switches.  They don't have any more in stock, nor will they be restocking.

Whaaaaaaaaaaat the ****. That's a lot of money.

Don't get me wrong, I want that sexy whit goodness, but I'm not a gold ingot.

Yep.

When I asked about pricing for only 230 switches, the sales guy quoted me $3 per switch.  Said he'd checked and they are very rare.   :p

You know some EBay sellers sell switches for ~$20/switch :eek:

And $5 a keycap.  For laptop keyboards.

I swear, people are nuts.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Wed, 09 October 2013, 00:41:01
so who's going to write the obituary for mx white switches lol
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Reckthor on Wed, 09 October 2013, 04:06:56
Interested  in 100 - 200
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 09 October 2013, 04:08:53
so who's going to write the obituary for mx white switches lol

No pls. T_T. I gotta get my hands on them before they go extinct! D:
I really hope Cherry doesn't deem plate mounted Whites as obsolete too.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Fri, 11 October 2013, 08:26:19
More bad news. :( I inquired about the the plate mount version and she said both parts have been obsoleted. I will contact some other people from Cherry to get more information.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 11 October 2013, 09:08:31
Oh no :(  That's sad news.  Less variety is bad.  Though I wonder if it's because of the inconsistent click--if they've had complaints or financial loss due to dissatisfied customers because of it.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Fri, 11 October 2013, 09:12:38
I too am interested. I bought a few a long time ago and I quite like them even though I haven't made full board with them yet. It would be sad if we weren't able to get them any longer.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 13 October 2013, 13:10:54
Found a New York distributor/retailer? for a mix of Cherry MX Whites (Plate, Diode, PCB)
http://www.newyorksemi.com/index_part_en_MX1A11NN.phtml
They've got:
8759 Plate mounted ones by Cherry
86 Plate mounted ones by "PCherry"
402 PCB mounted ones by "unknown"
52923 PCB mounted ones by Cherry
402 Diode ones by Cherry
=62572 MX White switches. I know it's not near 100k nvm just read you were going to order ~10k haha., but there's about half of the MX White PCB mounted switches in there  :)
If everyone orders about ~100 switches, that's enough for 625 people  :p

Fingers crossed that the prices will be competitive. 50k PCB mounted switches :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: AKmalamute on Sun, 13 October 2013, 15:24:41
Quote from: Zeal
50k PCB mounted switches :eek:

To quote WD40's slogan, "Just enough for a weekend."
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Sun, 13 October 2013, 20:23:53
Found a New York distributor/retailer? for a mix of Cherry MX Whites (Plate, Diode, PCB)
http://www.newyorksemi.com/index_part_en_MX1A11NN.phtml
They've got:
8759 Plate mounted ones by Cherry
86 Plate mounted ones by "PCherry"
402 PCB mounted ones by "unknown"
52923 PCB mounted ones by Cherry
402 Diode ones by Cherry
=62572 MX White switches. I know it's not near 100k nvm just read you were going to order ~10k haha., but there's about half of the MX White PCB mounted switches in there  :)
If everyone orders about ~100 switches, that's enough for 625 people  :p

Fingers crossed that the prices will be competitive. 50k PCB mounted switches :eek:

I hope we can use this as a viable source =D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 13 October 2013, 20:30:10
Found a New York distributor/retailer? for a mix of Cherry MX Whites (Plate, Diode, PCB)
http://www.newyorksemi.com/index_part_en_MX1A11NN.phtml
They've got:
8759 Plate mounted ones by Cherry
86 Plate mounted ones by "PCherry"
402 PCB mounted ones by "unknown"
52923 PCB mounted ones by Cherry
402 Diode ones by Cherry
=62572 MX White switches. I know it's not near 100k nvm just read you were going to order ~10k haha., but there's about half of the MX White PCB mounted switches in there  :)
If everyone orders about ~100 switches, that's enough for 625 people  :p

Fingers crossed that the prices will be competitive. 50k PCB mounted switches :eek:

Great find! I submitted a RFQ. Fingers crossed they have good prices!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Tue, 15 October 2013, 21:38:55
Found a New York distributor/retailer? for a mix of Cherry MX Whites (Plate, Diode, PCB)
http://www.newyorksemi.com/index_part_en_MX1A11NN.phtml
They've got:
8759 Plate mounted ones by Cherry
86 Plate mounted ones by "PCherry"
402 PCB mounted ones by "unknown"
52923 PCB mounted ones by Cherry
402 Diode ones by Cherry
=62572 MX White switches. I know it's not near 100k nvm just read you were going to order ~10k haha., but there's about half of the MX White PCB mounted switches in there  :)
If everyone orders about ~100 switches, that's enough for 625 people  :p

Fingers crossed that the prices will be competitive. 50k PCB mounted switches :eek:

Great find! I submitted a RFQ. Fingers crossed they have good prices!

Any word on this TFR? =D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: AlexJP on Tue, 15 October 2013, 22:06:05
want 100~200 mx whites  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Reomero on Thu, 17 October 2013, 23:50:42
Great find! I submitted a RFQ. Fingers crossed they have good prices!

Any updates? :-X
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 18 October 2013, 01:08:05
The suspense is killing me too  :-X
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 20 October 2013, 01:17:01
The suspense is killing me too  :-X

Apparently they do not have any in stock at the moment. The guy I talked to said he was would look into it for me.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 20 October 2013, 01:54:40
The suspense is killing me too  :-X

Apparently they do not have any in stock at the moment. The guy I talked to said he was would look into it for me.

What...62k Cherry switches don't just disappear into thin air  :eek:. Did you inquire about the plate ones too or just PCB mounted?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Sun, 20 October 2013, 19:00:32
The suspense is killing me too  :-X

Apparently they do not have any in stock at the moment. The guy I talked to said he was would look into it for me.

What...62k Cherry switches don't just disappear into thin air  :eek:. Did you inquire about the plate ones too or just PCB mounted?

Yeah, that's why he's looking into it for me. :P I would like to get PCB mounted but would resort to plate mounted if they do not have any PCB mount.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Sun, 20 October 2013, 21:46:33
The suspense is killing me too  :-X

Apparently they do not have any in stock at the moment. The guy I talked to said he was would look into it for me.

What...62k Cherry switches don't just disappear into thin air  :eek:. Did you inquire about the plate ones too or just PCB mounted?

bad warehouse inventory management? xD
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: agodinhost on Mon, 21 October 2013, 08:12:36
+1
I would be interested in 200 or 300 depending on the price .
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:21:49
so who's going to write the obituary for mx white switches lol

even if there are some left over mx whites sitting somewhere in a warehouse, its clear from cherry (if you guys are telling the truth) that white mx switches are dead and im almost sure its because of the inconsistent click. So...... RIP MX Whites.

btw whites with 45g korean springs are like the bomb, new favorite switch; lighter than blues with a different "muffled" click and perfect tactile bump.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:30:36
so who's going to write the obituary for mx white switches lol

even if there are some left over mx whites sitting somewhere in a warehouse, its clear from cherry (if you guys are telling the truth) that white mx switches are dead and im almost sure its because of the inconsistent click. So...... RIP MX Whites.

btw whites with 45g korean springs are like the bomb, new favorite switch; lighter than blues with a different "muffled" click and perfect tactile bump.

STAHP. I need to get my hands on some MX Whites before they go extinct! - Twirls thumbs while we wait for TFR to update us-

What causes the inconsistent click? Is it just poor lubing?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:34:36
its probably the lubing, i have played around with re-lubing white switches and its pretty easy to destroy its ability click (and the tactile bump) with lubing areas around the slider too much
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Signature on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:37:00
its probably the lubing, i have played around with re-lubing white switches and its pretty easy to destroy its ability click (and the tactile bump) with lubing areas around the slider too much
I guess its kinda like lubing a blue switch stem to much?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:42:48
If it doesn't click, then why not just rinse the lube out and use it bare/re-lube it?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Signature on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:44:36
If it doesn't click, then why not just rinse the lube out and use it bare/re-lube it?
Aint anybody got time for that^
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:46:40
its probably the lubing, i have played around with re-lubing white switches and its pretty easy to destroy its ability click (and the tactile bump) with lubing areas around the slider too much
I guess its kinda like lubing a blue switch stem to much?

yeah correct. the stems are VERY similar

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/10463570203_21be6a84de_n.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/panicfx/10463570203/)

If it doesn't click, then why not just rinse the lube out and use it bare/re-lube it?

well depends how you go about that, i don't think rinsing is a good idea, wiping off the best you can maybe. you wont totally be able to lube it the same way as the cherry machines did unless someone discovers the exact way and material it is done with.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:49:03
I believe it is a very light amount of lube, I just can't get used to whites, I want to like them.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:50:48
i only like my mx whites modified :D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Signature on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:53:32
IF i got it right the mx White is just a lubed mx green? Why don´t you just lube your greens + you get your consistant click :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Glod on Thu, 24 October 2013, 14:55:38
there could be some difference other than lubing, i just don't have the correct measurement tools and i don't have green switches as well.

but i bet ya someone on DT/Geekhack/Reddit has already performed the research lol.

Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 24 October 2013, 15:03:25
The bottom out force required for whites is about 10cN less than greens. Could be a different spring or just the lube., can't remember. The sound is definitely different, and I'd prefer a subtle click than a high pitched one from blues/greens.

SpAmRaY, that QF TK? of yours, is it a CM prototype or did you mod it? I recall someone saying CM made a protoype board with whites last time I made a thread about MX Whites... And you sold it :( Damn.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 24 October 2013, 15:06:52
there could be some difference other than lubing, i just don't have the correct measurement tools and i don't have green switches as well.

but i bet ya someone on DT/Geekhack/Reddit has already performed the research lol.



Ripster claims the legs are different but everyone else seems to think they are the same. There has been speculation the slider part is made of a slightly different material as well.

For me using green and white boards back to back, I definitely preferred white but I just like clears at the end of the day. I've had many people say greens and whites feel the same but to me the whites are much smoother, probably due to lube, and greens seem to have a sharper click and for some reason I found greens fatiguing.

The bottom out force required for whites is about 10cN less than greens. Could be a different spring or just the lube., can't remember. The sound is definitely different, and I'd prefer a subtle click than a high pitched one from blues/greens.

SpAmRaY, that QF TKof yours, is it a CM prototype or did you mod it? I recall someone saying CM made a protoype board with whites last time I made a thread about MX Whites.

It's not a QF TK it is a fullsize XT and it is a factory prototype/sample. Carter said he couldn't tell enough difference between white and green to warrant recommending they produce boards with whites.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Signature on Thu, 24 October 2013, 15:08:47
there could be some difference other than lubing, i just don't have the correct measurement tools and i don't have green switches as well.

but i bet ya someone on DT/Geekhack/Reddit has already performed the research lol.



Ripster claims the legs are different but everyone else seems to think they are the same. There has been speculation the slider part is made of a slightly different material as well.

For me using green and white boards back to back, I definitely preferred white but I just like clears at the end of the day. I've had many people say greens and whites feel the same but to me the whites are much smoother, probably due to lube, and greens seem to have a sharper click and for some reason I found greens fatiguing.
I see but if you would have lubed greens it would be a clickier white?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 24 October 2013, 15:15:57
To me, MX White switches feel like lubed MX Greens.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 24 October 2013, 15:16:44
So... SpAmRaY secretly has connections with CM?!  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 24 October 2013, 15:18:06
So... SpAmRaY secretly has connections with CM?!  :p

No I bought it from the classifieds, you just have to know where to look  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: taylordcraig on Sat, 16 November 2013, 18:06:18
I'd be interested in 150 switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: divito on Sat, 16 November 2013, 18:15:56
To me, MX White switches feel like lubed MX Greens.

Hmm, even more intriguing.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: catnipz0098 on Sat, 16 November 2013, 18:36:20
Interested
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 17 November 2013, 06:22:30
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: AlexJP on Sun, 17 November 2013, 08:46:54
definitely want  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: pichu23 on Sun, 17 November 2013, 09:45:08
Well I just received my switch tester the other day. Whites feel like a softer blue switch ? I think..
Title: !!
Post by: fart_toast on Sat, 14 December 2013, 04:48:38
nope

Dammit I just ordered 100 ish from 7bit and live in the UK..could have got them for 0.39GBP and delivered quicker from Conrad as I live in UK. Fail!!!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: joneslee85 on Sat, 14 December 2013, 04:53:39
Interested if we could work out a cheaper deal than 7bit
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: shawn o on Thu, 09 January 2014, 12:24:29
I'd order 130.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: AlexJP on Thu, 09 January 2014, 19:08:00
120 for me
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: JayKthnx on Thu, 09 January 2014, 20:18:38
If be in for 200.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: DelKey on Sat, 11 January 2014, 09:43:10
I'd be interested in 100 or maybe 200'
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: regack on Sat, 11 January 2014, 09:50:41
Is this going anywhere, because I'd be interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 11 January 2014, 10:03:43
Is this going anywhere, because I'd be interested.

I don't think so....the best info I had was

The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 13 January 2014, 05:02:12
I'm actually about to put in a very large order with our UK supplier - so could potentially increase that order quantity to make them even cheaper for you guys?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 13 January 2014, 05:18:46
I'm actually about to put in a very large order with our UK supplier - so could potentially increase that order quantity to make them even cheaper for you guys?

What will the price end up being?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 13 January 2014, 05:22:51
I'm actually about to put in a very large order with our UK supplier - so could potentially increase that order quantity to make them even cheaper for you guys?

What will the price end up being?

Would need a rough estimate of how many switches you guys require before I can check.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 13 January 2014, 05:29:41
I'm actually about to put in a very large order with our UK supplier - so could potentially increase that order quantity to make them even cheaper for you guys?

What will the price end up being?

Would need a rough estimate of how many switches you guys require before I can check.

I'd get at least enough for one keyboard, possibly two. Based on the length of this thread there are a few others in a similar situation.My guess is that there is interest for at least 1000pcs, more if the price is better.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 13 January 2014, 06:23:12
Those numbers should be do-able. Will ask our suppliers for a quote.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 13 January 2014, 07:28:39
I'm actually about to put in a very large order with our UK supplier - so could potentially increase that order quantity to make them even cheaper for you guys?

I'm still interested in these. Please let us know what you find! XD
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 13 January 2014, 07:39:16
I'm interested as well. I'd pick up at least enough for a TKL and 60% board.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 13 January 2014, 13:00:51
DCS please

I'm actually about to put in a very large order with our UK supplier - so could potentially increase that order quantity to make them even cheaper for you guys?

What will the price end up being?

Would need a rough estimate of how many switches you guys require before I can check.
I would probably interested for 200-300.  But it would depend on the price
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 13 January 2014, 13:31:45
I'd want 100. It's for a 60%, but that should be enough to cover any non-clicky ones.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 13 January 2014, 13:34:05

I'd want 100. It's for a 60%, but that should be enough to cover any non-clicky ones.

I hate having to think this way with whites. I recently bought 100 and only 43 or so clicked correctly.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 13 January 2014, 13:36:16

I'd want 100. It's for a 60%, but that should be enough to cover any non-clicky ones.

I hate having to think this way with whites. I recently bought 100 and only 43 or so clicked correctly.

Remind me not to go to Vegas with you.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 13 January 2014, 13:54:12

I'd want 100. It's for a 60%, but that should be enough to cover any non-clicky ones.

I hate having to think this way with whites. I recently bought 100 and only 43 or so clicked correctly.

Have you tried swapping stems among various housings?  I've read it might help with poorly clicking switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 13 January 2014, 14:00:57

I'd want 100. It's for a 60%, but that should be enough to cover any non-clicky ones.

I hate having to think this way with whites. I recently bought 100 and only 43 or so clicked correctly.

Have you tried swapping stems among various housings?  I've read it might help with poorly clicking switches.

The most common issue was hard clicking like a green. I fixed it with careful lubrication. Not sure how that will work long term though.

Edit: my lubing efforts (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34332.msg1172831#msg1172831)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: regack on Mon, 13 January 2014, 16:44:34
I'd be interested in 100.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: lilky on Thu, 23 January 2014, 13:43:14
Will the prices go down the more we buy? IE if we buy 10,000 will we go below $0.50 per switch? If so, count me in for ~100.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 23 January 2014, 13:49:33
Will the prices go down the more we buy? IE if we buy 10,000 will we go below $0.50 per switch? If so, count me in for ~100.

The problem is finding some to buy....
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 23 January 2014, 14:38:16
Will the prices go down the more we buy? IE if we buy 10,000 will we go below $0.50 per switch? If so, count me in for ~100.

The problem is finding some to buy....

Finding a e-tailer that can find their stock...:P
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: QWERTim on Thu, 23 January 2014, 15:00:16
I can get some but unfortunately they won't be as cheap as 50¢, even for 2000 as the next price break is nearer 5000.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 23 January 2014, 15:05:56
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

^^ just repeating myself.....IF they get them they should correlate to the current pricing which would be ~$0.49 @ 100 switches w/free shipping CONUS.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Thu, 23 January 2014, 16:30:51
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

^^ just repeating myself.....IF they get them they should correlate to the current pricing which would be ~$0.49 @ 100 switches w/free shipping CONUS.

Is there an ETA for that?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 23 January 2014, 16:40:04
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

^^ just repeating myself.....IF they get them they should correlate to the current pricing which would be ~$0.49 @ 100 switches w/free shipping CONUS.

Is there an ETA for that?

I will inquire and see if they have an ETA.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: DamienG on Sun, 26 January 2014, 16:51:20
The prices on that page are in GBP (British Pounds)...   so the 500 pieces price is 0.36 GBP = 0.59 USD.

[)amien
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: QWERTim on Sun, 26 January 2014, 17:00:04
That is very cheap! If you buy from outside of the UK you won't have to pay VAT on that either!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 27 January 2014, 10:14:16
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

^^ just repeating myself.....IF they get them they should correlate to the current pricing which would be ~$0.49 @ 100 switches w/free shipping CONUS.

Is there an ETA for that?

I will inquire and see if they have an ETA.

Any news?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 27 January 2014, 10:14:50
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

^^ just repeating myself.....IF they get them they should correlate to the current pricing which would be ~$0.49 @ 100 switches w/free shipping CONUS.

Is there an ETA for that?

I will inquire and see if they have an ETA.

Any news?

Well he responded to my email but neglected to give me an ETA :(

I sent another with no reply.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 27 January 2014, 10:20:32
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

^^ just repeating myself.....IF they get them they should correlate to the current pricing which would be ~$0.49 @ 100 switches w/free shipping CONUS.

Is there an ETA for that?

I will inquire and see if they have an ETA.

Any news?

Well he responded to my email but neglected to give me an ETA :(

I sent another with no reply.

But he has confirmed that he will get them? Has he mentioned if they will be the same price as the other MX switches?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 27 January 2014, 10:43:17
The guys at mechanicalkeyboards.com say they will eventually have whites for sale.

^^ just repeating myself.....IF they get them they should correlate to the current pricing which would be ~$0.49 @ 100 switches w/free shipping CONUS.

Is there an ETA for that?

I will inquire and see if they have an ETA.

Any news?

Well he responded to my email but neglected to give me an ETA :(

I sent another with no reply.

But he has confirmed that he will get them? Has he mentioned if they will be the same price as the other MX switches?

I don't see why they wouldn't be the same price, but I'm speculating and all the confirmation is soon and/or eventually  :-X
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 27 January 2014, 10:46:35
I don't see why they wouldn't be the same price, but I'm speculating and all the confirmation is soon and/or eventually  :-X

Someone mentioned that Cherry's lead time is currently at 30-40 weeks because of the Logitech order. MX whites might also no longer be produced. I am considering twice as expensive sources atm.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 27 January 2014, 10:47:58
I don't see why they wouldn't be the same price, but I'm speculating and all the confirmation is soon and/or eventually  :-X

Someone mentioned that Cherry's lead time is currently at 30-40 weeks because of the Logitech order. MX whites might also no longer be produced. I am considering twice as expensive sources atm.

Did Logitech make another large order? I know they were said to be affecting things a long time ago but I hadn't heard anything recently.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 27 January 2014, 10:50:11
I don't see why they wouldn't be the same price, but I'm speculating and all the confirmation is soon and/or eventually  :-X

Someone mentioned that Cherry's lead time is currently at 30-40 weeks because of the Logitech order. MX whites might also no longer be produced. I am considering twice as expensive sources atm.

Did Logitech make another large order? I know they were said to be affecting things a long time ago but I hadn't heard anything recently.

I don't know if it the same order, a continuation of the order or another one but Cherry are apparently busy for quite some time.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Fri, 31 January 2014, 01:26:29
Devlin appears to sell MX White as well as some White MX Lock which I have never seen before. (http://www.devlin.co.uk/products/components/key-switches.html)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 31 January 2014, 02:00:58
Devlin appears to sell MX White as well as some White MX Lock which I have never seen before. (http://www.devlin.co.uk/products/components/key-switches.html)

Interesting that they say Whites are 65cN actuation. So they are lighter than greens  :eek:

There have been some variations of the MX Lock switch. The white translucent version is listed under MX Lock section of deskthority wiki.
(http://deskthority.net/w/images/b/b5/Cherry_MX_Lock_--_black_with_clear_slider.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 31 January 2014, 02:01:10
Devlin appears to sell MX White as well as some White MX Lock which I have never seen before. (http://www.devlin.co.uk/products/components/key-switches.html)
I am not sure about the mx lock, but I think the MX "white" is just mx clear because it said Soft Tactile high force
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 31 January 2014, 02:04:48
Devlin appears to sell MX White as well as some White MX Lock which I have never seen before. (http://www.devlin.co.uk/products/components/key-switches.html)
I am not sure about the mx lock, but I think the MX "white" is just mx clear because it said Soft Tactile high force

Delvin lists the switch's actuation point for all the other colours, and clears actuation at 55cN. I think it's reasonable to say that Whites are indeed lighter than Greens due to the pre-applied lube/sound dampening stuff in it. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 31 January 2014, 02:08:28
Devlin appears to sell MX White as well as some White MX Lock which I have never seen before. (http://www.devlin.co.uk/products/components/key-switches.html)
I am not sure about the mx lock, but I think the MX "white" is just mx clear because it said Soft Tactile high force

Delvin lists the switch's actuation point for all the other colours, and clears actuation at 55cN. I think it's reasonable to say that Whites are indeed lighter than Greens due to the pre-applied lube/sound dampening stuff in it. :thumb:
but aren't mx white suppose to be Click Tactile?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 31 January 2014, 02:19:39
Devlin appears to sell MX White as well as some White MX Lock which I have never seen before. (http://www.devlin.co.uk/products/components/key-switches.html)
I am not sure about the mx lock, but I think the MX "white" is just mx clear because it said Soft Tactile high force

Delvin lists the switch's actuation point for all the other colours, and clears actuation at 55cN. I think it's reasonable to say that Whites are indeed lighter than Greens due to the pre-applied lube/sound dampening stuff in it. :thumb:
but aren't mx white suppose to be Click Tactile?

MX Whites are considered soft tactile due to the switch being quieter than MX Greens.

MX Clears are simply called "tactile" under the Cherry MX Specsheet

The item code MX1A-Axxx also points to MX White according to this:
(http://i.imgur.com/CyTPSxs.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: jonathanyu on Fri, 31 January 2014, 02:21:46
Devlin appears to sell MX White as well as some White MX Lock which I have never seen before. (http://www.devlin.co.uk/products/components/key-switches.html)
I am not sure about the mx lock, but I think the MX "white" is just mx clear because it said Soft Tactile high force

Delvin lists the switch's actuation point for all the other colours, and clears actuation at 55cN. I think it's reasonable to say that Whites are indeed lighter than Greens due to the pre-applied lube/sound dampening stuff in it. :thumb:
but aren't mx white suppose to be Click Tactile?

MX Whites are considered soft tactile due to the switch being quieter than MX Greens.

MX Clears are simply called "tactile" under the Cherry MX Specsheet

The item code MX1A-Axxx also points to MX White according to this:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CyTPSxs.png)


 :thumb: oh thank you, finally understand this
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Fri, 31 January 2014, 08:15:11
Yes, I actually checked the codes to verify that they were actually MX White. Now, who wants to contact them and nicely ask how many they have, at what price tiers and what their MOQ is?

The clear MX lock is just weird though.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 03 February 2014, 04:43:37
Yes, I actually checked the codes to verify that they were actually MX White. Now, who wants to contact them and nicely ask how many they have, at what price tiers and what their MOQ is?

The clear MX lock is just weird though.

They currently have 400+ in stock although I can tell you now, you're looking at more than £0.50/switch
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 February 2014, 06:54:22
Yes, I actually checked the codes to verify that they were actually MX White. Now, who wants to contact them and nicely ask how many they have, at what price tiers and what their MOQ is?

The clear MX lock is just weird though.

They currently have 400+ in stock although I can tell you now, you're looking at more than £0.50/switch

which is ~$0.82
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 03 February 2014, 07:07:36
That'll be ex-VAT, sorry, forgot to mention that.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 03 February 2014, 10:26:41
Well, I ordered from 7bit. I probably should have ordered more, but at least I have enough for a full board so that I can make an informed decision of what I think of them.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 23 April 2014, 11:40:45
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57428.0

mechanicalkeyboards.com now has white mx switches....:thumb:

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=43
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: DamienG on Sun, 27 April 2014, 14:36:19
They've had them for a while... but now have plate mount \o/

[)amien
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 27 April 2014, 14:40:49
They've had them for a while... but now have plate mount \o/

[)amien

Not the whites those are new, they have had clears.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: yicaoyimu on Sun, 27 April 2014, 16:24:22
Now I feel bad about selling 62x whites for $50... But that's what I paid for so I guess I don't need to feel bad.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: badman5 on Sat, 17 May 2014, 00:55:50
im interested in like about 12 for now. will buy at least 2
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 17 May 2014, 01:06:17
im interested in like about 12 for now. will buy at least 2

Mechanicalkeyboards.com now stocks Cherry MX Whites: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=64
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: Magna224 on Sat, 31 May 2014, 03:20:15
If the GB goes through id buy 60.  PM if it does ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX White switches
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 31 May 2014, 08:00:27
If the GB goes through id buy 60.  PM if it does ;)

This isn't going anywhere. You can buy mx whites from here http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=64 (http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=64)