Where to buy individual brown, clear, and ergo-clear switches

[smoseph]

I'm completely new to mechs, I just got my first a couple weeks ago (Shine 3 with blues), and I'm loving it so far. I'm already looking into a second to bring to campus computer labs. I'm looking at getting a QFR with browns, but because I like tactility it sounds like I would like clears more, but I'm afraid they'll be too heavy so maybe ergo-clears would be a better option.

I'm aware that I would have to make ergo-clears myself, but I figured it doesn't hurt to ask if there's a place I could get just one to try. Thanks for all the help!

[bueller]

I'm completely new to mechs, I just got my first a couple weeks ago (Shine 3 with blues), and I'm loving it so far. I'm already looking into a second to bring to campus computer labs. I'm looking at getting a QFR with browns, but because I like tactility it sounds like I would like clears more, but I'm afraid they'll be too heavy so maybe ergo-clears would be a better option.

I'm aware that I would have to make ergo-clears myself, but I figured it doesn't hurt to ask if there's a place I could get just one to try. Thanks for all the help!

GON's Keyboardworks does pre-modded switches but they're pretty damn pricey @ $126 for 105 62g clears. Probably better off just buying some stock ones and doing it yourself in front of the telly

[smoseph]

I'm completely new to mechs, I just got my first a couple weeks ago (Shine 3 with blues), and I'm loving it so far. I'm already looking into a second to bring to campus computer labs. I'm looking at getting a QFR with browns, but because I like tactility it sounds like I would like clears more, but I'm afraid they'll be too heavy so maybe ergo-clears would be a better option.

I'm aware that I would have to make ergo-clears myself, but I figured it doesn't hurt to ask if there's a place I could get just one to try. Thanks for all the help!

GON's Keyboardworks does pre-modded switches but they're pretty damn pricey @ $126 for 105 62g clears. Probably better off just buying some stock ones and doing it yourself in front of the telly

Ouch that definitely won't work especially considering I just want to try one haha. Thanks for the info though

[SpAmRaY]

You honestly can't tell much from just trying one switch.

[thehijjt]

If you are thinking about a qfr, I think cm was discounting the switch tester cost off of a keyboard from them. That would give you an idea of how all the switches feel. And you could probably mock up an ergo clear by switching springs around.

[smoseph]

If you are thinking about a qfr, I think cm was discounting the switch tester cost off of a keyboard from them. That would give you an idea of how all the switches feel. And you could probably mock up an ergo clear by switching springs around.

The testers aren't on their store page for the U.S. anymore and when I contacted them they said they had no plans of restocking them...

[berserkfan]

Post on the free thread. Some generous soul will pop up and offer you one FOC.

[ideus]

You honestly can't tell much from just trying one switch.

+1, Also the other parts of the board will affect: Case, plate if any, keycaps.

[Jersern]

I might have a spare ergo clear. I'll have a look. No promises though and shipping from Australia will be pretty expensive.

[smoseph]

I might have a spare ergo clear. I'll have a look. No promises though and shipping from Australia will be pretty expensive.

Ooh that does sound tempting though. Do you have an estimate as to how much the shipping would be? I live in California. Thank you for this.

[jamster]

I may also be able to dig up a Clear switch with several spring weights that you could try- stock, Grey (I can't remember what weight that is, but it's heavy) and Korean 65g (Sprit gold).

You'd have to cover postage from Hong Kong, whatever that comes to (Google Hong Kong Post if you want rates). PM me as I am not subscribed to this thread.

For what it's worth, I really didn't like stock Clear springs as I prefer to be able to bottom out on key presses. I found that the Clears had a marked ramp out as bottom out approached, which meant that the very last bit of travel felt mushy and had to be forced. When trying the keyboard in a store for five minutes, I was unable to predict this- it was only something I noticed after extended use.

I'd also agree with others saying that testing a single switch won't tell you much. I tested both the stock Clears and ErgoClears as individual switches and woudn't have been able to predict a preference based on the feel of a single switch.