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Title: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - £10 Price Confirmed
Post by: Dihedral on Wed, 04 February 2015, 11:35:05
Group Buy Thread. Go Here Instead. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=70382.0)

Progress towards 20 Units
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(http://i.imgur.com/pBJxtjQ.png)

SketchUp Render of the finished item.

This is a versatile and attractive switch holder that should appeal to many members of the mechanical keyboard community.

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Specifications

Potential Uses

Here is a render of what it will look like from OpenSCAD

(http://i.imgur.com/URWw5H8.png)

The switch cutouts are from Swill's generator and therefore will definitely work as intended. For proof of this, see these 3D printed prototype cutouts (http://imgur.com/a/OzDHA).

Shipping to the US will be £5 untracked and £10 tracked.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 05 February 2015, 01:31:26
Bump Any interest?
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Data on Thu, 05 February 2015, 08:09:56
So it's just a bent plate, basically?

I could go for one in polished stainless.  Think about doing one with 9 holes, 3x3.   :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 05 February 2015, 09:59:07
Quote from: Data on Thu, 05 February 2015, 08:09:56
So it's just a bent plate, basically?

I could go for one in polished stainless.  Think about doing one with 9 holes, 3x3.   :cool:

Yes, if you want to call it that :D

3x3 would be interesting but I like 4 because it represents how many fingers you hold on the home row on one hand.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:00:57
I'm interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: strict on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:01:39
Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:06:54
Quote from: strict on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:01:39
Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.

Would totally depend on the amount of people who ordered. I would like to do it for less than a fiver for one unit though.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:16:00
With the tool swill released, I think it's easier to just get it cut for yourself.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 05 February 2015, 11:11:21
Quote from: azhdar on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:16:00
With the tool swill released, I think it's easier to just get it cut for yourself.

I'd like to sell them for a small profit, as well as make them for myself.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Data on Thu, 05 February 2015, 22:24:14
Quote from: Dihedral on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:06:54
Quote from: strict on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:01:39
Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.

Would totally depend on the amount of people who ordered. I would like to do it for less than a fiver for one unit though.

At $5 each I'd buy 2 at least.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 01:47:35
Quote from: Data on Thu, 05 February 2015, 22:24:14
Quote from: Dihedral on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:06:54
Quote from: strict on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:01:39
Any ideas on cost? I would be tempted to pick one up for the right price.

Would totally depend on the amount of people who ordered. I would like to do it for less than a fiver for one unit though.

At $5 each I'd buy 2 at least.

thanks for your interest.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: sethk_ on Fri, 06 February 2015, 07:47:57
This would be great for like a lube/sticker/spring swap station
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 06 February 2015, 07:50:28
I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:42:31
Quote from: FrostyToast on Fri, 06 February 2015, 07:50:28
I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.

What shape hole can hold MX and Alps switches?
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:44:43
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:42:31
Quote from: FrostyToast on Fri, 06 February 2015, 07:50:28
I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.

What shape hole can hold MX and Alps switches?

(http://i.imgur.com/pLnTvO3.png)

The one on the left. :)
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:46:59
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:44:43
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:42:31
Quote from: FrostyToast on Fri, 06 February 2015, 07:50:28
I say that you should look into a switch cutout that can fit both MX and ALPS switches. You won't be able to have notches, however that shouldn't matter for a tester/lube station.

What shape hole can hold MX and Alps switches?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/pLnTvO3.png)


The one on the left. :)

Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:49:03
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:46:59
Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 10:25:27
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:49:03
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:46:59
Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.

Swill says that (http://builder.swillkb.com/static/images/switch_type_1.png) this type would also work for alps. Is he right?
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 10:29:04
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 10:25:27
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:49:03
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:46:59
Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.

Swill says that
Show Image
(http://builder.swillkb.com/static/images/switch_type_1.png)
this type would also work for alps. Is he right?

Yes, that's what I was trying to say, but I guess I wasn't very clear.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 10:29:30
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 10:29:04
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 10:25:27
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:49:03
Quote from: Dihedral on Fri, 06 February 2015, 09:46:59
Cool! I'll look into making a CAD file then.

Yeah, the ones from Swill's plate building tool with that shape should work just fine for both MX and Alps.

Swill says that
Show Image
(http://builder.swillkb.com/static/images/switch_type_1.png)
this type would also work for alps. Is he right?

Yes, that's what I was trying to say, but I guess I wasn't very clear.

Great, thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount (To hold MX compatible Switches)
Post by: Dihedral on Sun, 08 February 2015, 06:54:17
Added image to OP
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - now with images!
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 19 February 2015, 02:49:43
This will almost certainly get made, but if anyone else us interested speak up :)
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 20 February 2015, 13:15:26
Could come as a full switch tester - any interest?
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: chyros on Fri, 20 February 2015, 17:39:10
I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches :) . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 21 February 2015, 02:15:06
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 20 February 2015, 17:39:10
I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches :) . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?

I'm also in the UK so shipping should only be a couple quid or possibly even free. It should theoretically hold alps but it's using swills cutouts and some users have had issues putting alps on them.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: chyros on Sat, 21 February 2015, 03:45:58
Quote from: Dihedral on Sat, 21 February 2015, 02:15:06
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 20 February 2015, 17:39:10
I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches :) . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?

I'm also in the UK so shipping should only be a couple quid or possibly even free. It should theoretically hold alps but it's using swills cutouts and some users have had issues putting alps on them.
Ah, if you're in the UK, that'd be very useful :) . Have you got a loose Alps switch that you could try it on?
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 21 February 2015, 03:53:20
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 21 February 2015, 03:45:58
Quote from: Dihedral on Sat, 21 February 2015, 02:15:06
Quote from: chyros on Fri, 20 February 2015, 17:39:10
I might be up for one if it could hold Alps switches :) . Already have a Cherry tester unit... What sort of shipping costs to the UK would this come down to roughly, you think?

I'm also in the UK so shipping should only be a couple quid or possibly even free. It should theoretically hold alps but it's using swills cutouts and some users have had issues putting alps on them.
Ah, if you're in the UK, that'd be very useful :) . Have you got a loose Alps switch that you could try it on?

I have 4 matias switches which I will try when I get a prototype.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: chyros on Sat, 21 February 2015, 06:17:33
Cheers mate, let us know - matiases should be representative enough for sure :) .
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 21 February 2015, 08:33:43
Quote from: chyros on Sat, 21 February 2015, 06:17:33
Cheers mate, let us know - matiases should be representative enough for sure :) .

Sure :) should be on sale in around 4 or 5 weeks.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: 64rky on Sun, 22 February 2015, 07:50:18
Only just saw this thread, I'd be totally interested as well (depending on price obviously).
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Sun, 22 February 2015, 08:37:12
Quote from: 64rky on Sun, 22 February 2015, 07:50:18
Only just saw this thread, I'd be totally interested as well (depending on price obviously).

Looking for maybe 5 pounds for just the unit, 9 or 10 pounds for the unit with switches and caps. Initially it will offer just matias switches though cherry is potentially an option too. Shipping will be fairly expensive, unless I can possibly get a US seller onboard for you guys.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: swornxin on Sun, 22 February 2015, 19:04:27
I would be 100% interested in grabbing one of these.  I find it to be much more difficult to swap springs when the springs aren't attached to anything.  It was much easier to do when they were soldered into my Phantom.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 February 2015, 04:46:40
Quote from: swornxin on Sun, 22 February 2015, 19:04:27
I would be 100% interested in grabbing one of these.  I find it to be much more difficult to swap springs when the springs aren't attached to anything.  It was much easier to do when they were soldered into my Phantom.

Awesome! Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: mp101 on Mon, 23 February 2015, 14:33:24
Hi interested in 2 or 3.

Cheers
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 24 February 2015, 01:34:21
Quote from: mp101 on Mon, 23 February 2015, 14:33:24
Hi interested in 2 or 3.

Cheers

Awesome :)
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: taylordcraig on Wed, 04 March 2015, 13:04:40
I'd also be interested in a 3x3 tester.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Wed, 04 March 2015, 13:08:13
Quote from: taylordcraig on Wed, 04 March 2015, 13:04:40
I'd also be interested in a 3x3 tester.

Thanks for your interest. Would you at all be interested in a 1x4?
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Fusion on Wed, 04 March 2015, 14:38:22
I'd definitely be interested in a 1x4 or any combination really, though I'm located in the US so it wouldn't be worth the overseas shipping at that point :P
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 05 March 2015, 01:35:05
Quote from: Fusion on Wed, 04 March 2015, 14:38:22
I'd definitely be interested in a 1x4 or any combination really, though I'm located in the US so it wouldn't be worth the overseas shipping at that point :P

Shame. Maybe I'll have to get a US distributer.
Title: Re: [IC] Steel Switch display / testing mount - Potentially with switches and caps
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 March 2015, 04:44:31
This is hopefully going to go into production - will be sold on etsy.
Register Interest formally here (http://goo.gl/forms/YEj5244tDv).
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:47:28
Seems like the ball is rolling - still a way to go until 20 units but america should be waking up now!
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Data on Mon, 23 March 2015, 11:01:04
Did you mean to link to your spreadsheet in the interest check a few posts up?  The one in the OP links correctly to the Google survey.
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 March 2015, 11:27:09
Quote from: Data on Mon, 23 March 2015, 11:01:04
Did you mean to link to your spreadsheet in the interest check a few posts up?  The one in the OP links correctly to the Google survey.

I was using a spreadsheet but am now using a form. I will update that post though.
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: KnivesM on Mon, 23 March 2015, 12:29:56
Interested depending on price &shipping costs to US.
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 March 2015, 12:33:30
Quote from: KnivesM on Mon, 23 March 2015, 12:29:56
Interested depending on price &shipping costs to US.

Just looked it up with the royal mail, 5 pounds untracked and 10 pounds tracked.
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 March 2015, 14:28:21
Third of the way there, hopefully some artisan cap makers or other users can join in :)
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 24 March 2015, 02:51:44
Almost half way there guys :)
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 24 March 2015, 05:05:39
Added a new sketchup render to give you guys more of an idea of what the finished unit will look like.
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 24 March 2015, 12:37:20
I've sent off for quotes - if anyone knows any good UK companies then please tell me here or by PM :)
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Formally Register Interest now
Post by: Dihedral on Wed, 25 March 2015, 04:48:02
bump
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Last Chance to Place Interest
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 26 March 2015, 03:56:10
Last Calls!
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - Last Chance to Place Interest
Post by: Dihedral on Thu, 26 March 2015, 11:01:46
£10 price confirmed :)
Title: Re: [IC] Multi-Functional Steel Switch Holder - �10 Price Confirmed
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 27 March 2015, 08:54:21
Moving to a GB thread. Will post link when approved and then lock this thread.