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Offline Bromono

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I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:31:37 »
I really want to try ergo clears, Panda clears, Ghost blacks. Jail house blues, etc..

Someone make a modded switch tester for me  :-[

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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:32:52 »
just ask in the free stuff thread, someone should be able to help you out
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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:33:51 »
Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:32:52
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:35:48 »
Quote from: Bromono on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:33:51
Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:32:52
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:36:54 »
Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:35:48
Quote from: Bromono on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:33:51
Quote from: hwood34 on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:32:52
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:38:38 »
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:41:30 »
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:38:38
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:43:31 »
^ 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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:48:15 »
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:43:31
^ 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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:57:31 »
Quote from: Bromono on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:48:15
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:43:31
^ 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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:02:50 »
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #11 on: Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:05:35 »
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:57:31
Quote from: Bromono on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:48:15
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:43:31
^ 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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 12 January 2015, 00:13:06 »
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:33:01 »
I'm planning something a bit like this
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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #14 on: Tue, 13 January 2015, 19:35:18 »
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #15 on: Tue, 13 January 2015, 19:53:25 »
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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 14 January 2015, 05:35:22 »
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:57:31
Quote from: Bromono on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:48:15
Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:43:31
^ 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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 14 January 2015, 05:46:46 »
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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #18 on: Wed, 14 January 2015, 06:06:37 »
If you're located in the USA, I have a tester I can loan you to test out. But I see JD is already hooking you up :)
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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #19 on: Wed, 14 January 2015, 08:00:43 »
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 January 2015, 06:06:37
If you're located in the USA, I have a tester 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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #20 on: Wed, 14 January 2015, 08:09:59 »
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 January 2015, 06:06:37
If you're located in the USA, I have a tester 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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Re: I wish there was a switch tester with modded keys
« Reply #21 on: Wed, 14 January 2015, 22:39:14 »
Quote from: Battou62 on Wed, 14 January 2015, 08:09:59
Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 January 2015, 06:06:37
If you're located in the USA, I have a tester 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.
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