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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Bromono on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:31:37
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I really want to try ergo clears, Panda clears, Ghost blacks. Jail house blues, etc..
Someone make a modded switch tester for me :-[
ill paysss
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just ask in the free stuff thread, someone should be able to help you out
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just ask in the free stuff thread, someone should be able to help you out
that reminds me. I need to give this alps board to someone
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just ask in the free stuff thread, someone should be able to help you out
that reminds me. I need to give this alps board to someone
what kind? I might be able to help ;)
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just ask in the free stuff thread, someone should be able to help you out
that reminds me. I need to give this alps board to someone
what kind? I might be able to help ;)
White, it feels horrible to me. got it cheap on craigslist.
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I'm not sure one switch is going to be very helpful in really experiencing what modded switches have to offer.
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I'm not sure one switch is going to be very helpful in really experiencing what modded switches have to offer.
I know. That can be said for all key testers, but it gives me a general idea of what to expect.
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^ Yeah, I would be willing to make you a switch tester like that, but I'm not sure how helpful it would be in determining which switches you like best. You can't really get a good feel for different switch types without trying them in a keyboard.
Also, switch feel can be very subjective, depending on if the switches are PCB or plate mounted, what keycaps you are using, whether the keyboard has a metal or plastic case, etc.
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^ Yeah, I would be willing to make you a switch tester like that, but I'm not sure how helpful it would be in determining which switches you like best. You can't really get a good feel for different switch types without trying them in a keyboard.
Also, switch feel can be very subjective, depending on if the switches are PCB or plate mounted, what keycaps you are using, whether the keyboard has a metal or plastic case, etc.
Yeah, but its not like Ill ever find keyboards around here to try lol :-\ This is my next best option.
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^ Yeah, I would be willing to make you a switch tester like that, but I'm not sure how helpful it would be in determining which switches you like best. You can't really get a good feel for different switch types without trying them in a keyboard.
Also, switch feel can be very subjective, depending on if the switches are PCB or plate mounted, what keycaps you are using, whether the keyboard has a metal or plastic case, etc.
Yeah, but its not like Ill ever find keyboards around here to try lol :-\ This is my next best option.
Okay, I'll make you one. Just give me a little time to cut down a spare plate for it. :)
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I can make you one using one of those numpads available in the Great Finds section. You gotta pay for parts and shipping though.
BTW I recommend a working switch tester...important to see live feedback for when the switches are registering.
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^ Yeah, I would be willing to make you a switch tester like that, but I'm not sure how helpful it would be in determining which switches you like best. You can't really get a good feel for different switch types without trying them in a keyboard.
Also, switch feel can be very subjective, depending on if the switches are PCB or plate mounted, what keycaps you are using, whether the keyboard has a metal or plastic case, etc.
Yeah, but its not like Ill ever find keyboards around here to try lol :-\ This is my next best option.
Okay, I'll make you one. Just give me a little time to cut down a spare plate for it. :)
good guy jdcarpe
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I too, wish this existed, so I could try various modded switches just to get a feel for them.
Though, yeah, one key isn't going to be all that helpful, it's still at least something of an idea. (IMO rows of 4 switches would be at least somewhat useful, though, let you feel at least a hand's worth of switches.)
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I'm planning something a bit like this
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Not really relevant to op getting a tester but I think switch testers are a nice novelty. In addition to being able to try different switch types it is something to set on your desk at work. Looks cool, fun to play with and a conversation starter. I should really get one at some point.
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i wish i was a fish
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^ Yeah, I would be willing to make you a switch tester like that, but I'm not sure how helpful it would be in determining which switches you like best. You can't really get a good feel for different switch types without trying them in a keyboard.
Also, switch feel can be very subjective, depending on if the switches are PCB or plate mounted, what keycaps you are using, whether the keyboard has a metal or plastic case, etc.
Yeah, but its not like Ill ever find keyboards around here to try lol :-\ This is my next best option.
Okay, I'll make you one. Just give me a little time to cut down a spare plate for it. :)
I think ultamately someone needs to make one with all types of cherry mx key switches including the modded variations like the jailhouse blues and panda clears described earlier. I would throw my money at the monitor.
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This is the testing plate that I ordered, you can get the switches from 7bit in the market at 0,65 eur/each
You can find the orings on ebay or aliexpress for 1.5 eur delivered (150 pieces).
http://m.ebay.com/itm/140380862639?_mwBanner=1
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If you're located in the USA, I have a tester (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44312.msg989199#msg989199) I can loan you to test out. But I see JD is already hooking you up :)
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If you're located in the USA, I have a tester (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44312.msg989199#msg989199) I can loan you to test out. But I see JD is already hooking you up :)
This is so cool! too bad shipping to Japan might be unreasonable.
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If you're located in the USA, I have a tester (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44312.msg989199#msg989199) I can loan you to test out. But I see JD is already hooking you up :)
I would love to try out something like this.
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If you're located in the USA, I have a tester (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44312.msg989199#msg989199) I can loan you to test out. But I see JD is already hooking you up :)
I would love to try out something like this.
Same, that's awesome. XD Need more posts first though, rofl. i r teh nubz0rz.