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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: combataran on Sun, 02 March 2014, 20:36:06

Title: [Q]Looking for my first switch sampler kit, which one should I go with?
Post by: combataran on Sun, 02 March 2014, 20:36:06

QWER6, WASD, CM Demo Board, Desk Cherry MX Sampler or the Max tester kit? I would prefer the cheaper one, but I do consider things other than the price.

http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/product/qwer-switch-testing-kit/ (http://www.qwerkeys.co.uk/product/qwer-switch-testing-kit/)

http://www.cmstore-usa.com/mechanical-key-switch-demo-board/ (http://www.cmstore-usa.com/mechanical-key-switch-demo-board/)

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-sampler-kit.html#ad-image-0 (http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/wasd-sampler-kit.html#ad-image-0)

http://www.mechkb.com/deck-cherry-sampler (http://www.mechkb.com/deck-cherry-sampler)

http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-keycap-cherry-mx-switch-o-ring-sampler-kit.html (http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-keycap-cherry-mx-switch-o-ring-sampler-kit.html)

Also, I don't think CM USA ships to Malaysia(where I'm currently residing).

Title: Re: [Q]Looking for my first switch sampler kit, which one should I go with?
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 02 March 2014, 20:44:19

cm

Title: Re: [Q]Looking for my first switch sampler kit, which one should I go with?
Post by: Techno Trousers on Sun, 02 March 2014, 22:17:36

Yep, the Cooler Master version is the most complete. Although it's tough to find Clear switch boards, they are my favorite, so you should definitely try them too.

Title: Re: [Q]Looking for my first switch sampler kit, which one should I go with?
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 02 March 2014, 23:14:40

Another vote for CM.

It is closest to a real keyboard (plate + case), comes with 6 switches (some have less), and makes a really neat display case for special keycaps.

QWERkeys is probably the next best - it simulates switches on a plate.

Raw switches are not much use, but it doesn't hurt to have a few lying around in case of an accident.

Title: Re: [Q]Looking for my first switch sampler kit, which one should I go with?
Post by: SonOfSonOfSpock on Mon, 03 March 2014, 00:47:16

CM then Qwerkeys. They both give you the ability to put the switches in a case like object. The raw switches plus keycaps are better than nothing, but having something stable is great. I give the nod to CM because they have a clear switch. Qwerkeys has a white switch instead which is much more rare and not as useful to test.