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Max Keyboard Keycap, Cherry MX Switch, O-Ring Pro Sampler Tester Kit

Max Keyboard Keycap, Cherry MX Switch, O-Ring Pro Sampler Tester Kit
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MK-Pro-Sampler
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Can't decide which Cherry MX switch to type on? Purchase our Max Keyboard premium Cherry MX switch pro sampler kit and decide which switch fits you better. Our kit is designed to simulate the actual typing feeling on a real cherry mx switch mechanical keyboard by mounting all the actual switches on a 9.525mm (0.375 inch) thick acrylic base

Includes 9 clear keycaps, 8 Cherry MX switch types, and 8 sound dampening o-rings.

Each sampler kit includes :
* Translucent clear keycaps (Qty: 9)
* Cherry MX switch types (Qty:8) [Cherry MX Red(1), MX Black(1), MX Blue(1), MX Brown(1), MX Green(1), MX Grey(1), MX Clear(1), MX White(1)]
* Acrylic base (Qty: 1)
* Sound dampening rubber o-ring (Qty: 8)
* 3M clear rubber feet (Qty: 4)
***Some Assembly Required***

Model Switch Type Actuation Force Characteristics

Cherry MX  Red

 Linear 45g Smooth, no tactile bump. The Cherry MX Red is a lighter variant of the Cherry MX Black linear switch.
Cherry MX Black Linear 60g Smooth, no tactile bump, The Cherry MX Black is a stiffer variant of the Cherry MX Red linear switch.
Cherry MX Blue Tactile & Clicky 50g Tactile and clicky switch. You can feel the tactile bump and hear the "click" that occurs when the activation point is hit.
Cherry MX Brown Tactile 45g Softer and lighter tactile bump, no click. The tactile point is much less pronounced.
Cherry MX Green Tactile & Clicky 80g Firm tactile and clicky switch. You can feel the tactile bump and hear the "firm click" that occurs when the activation point is hit.
Cherry MX Grey Tactile 80g Firm tactile bump, no click. The tactile point is much pronounced.
Cherry MX Clear Tactile 55g Tactile bump, no click. The tactile point is much pronounced.
Cherry MX White Tactile & Clicky 65g Tactile and lighter click switch. You can feel the tactile bump and hear the "soft click" that occurs when the activation point is hit.

Max Keyboard Cherry MX Pro Sampler Kit Key Cap Guide

 The included 9 clear key caps are actually in different row profiles just like what you will find in real mechanical keyboards. There are symbols under each key cap which tells you which row profile they are.

E = Top 2 rows (ESC, F1, F2, 1, 2, 3)(1 key included)
D = Q, W, E, R...(1 key included)
C = A, S, D...(3 keys included)
B = Z, X, C, V, arrow keys (4 keys included)

You could  use the 4 "B" profile keys for your lower row. 3 "C" profile keys for your upper row and E / D profile for your last key. To remove the switches, simply push it out from the bottom of the base.

***Installation Guide***

Max Keyboard Pro Sampler Kit Installation Guide

I was researching mechanical keyboards and I've never used or owned a keyboard that had MX Cherry switches in it. This was the perfect simpler for me to test each switch individually to find the one that I liked the best. If you want accuracy in testing make sure to also pick up a keycap puller. Moving around the same keycap to different switches without one was a bit tricky.
Newbie 03/24/2017, 11:03
Worked perfectly to help me decide which switch I want to use. Easy to assemble.
Simon 03/23/2017, 03:42
I wanted to test different switches for a mechanical keyboard without going to the store, and bought this because I was planning on buying another mechanical keyboard. My current daily keyboard has blue switches which is pretty loud and clacky in my opinion. This is very handy and would definitely recommend it to those who are planning on buying a mechanical keyboard!
Christian Ken 12/22/2016, 08:26
I knew nothing about all these switches differences. Asking a friend for advice he made me rediscover the keyboard world. Without such a device it is quite difficult to guess what you'd feel comfortable with, so it was really practical.
Duck 11/25/2016, 08:58
Great product - helped me determine which switch I wanted to buy. I would have made the wrong choice without this!
Devin B 09/08/2016, 09:21
Helps a lot with deciding which switch to choose, especially if you (like me) have never tried a mechanical switch before and have no idea how its supposed to feel.
Uros 08/30/2016, 11:33
It's nice that the tester has 8 different switches to test (I think that's more than any other tester), and the O-rings are a nice touch, but the keycaps provided aren't all the same (you can't even make 2 consistent rows—at least one has to "mix and match" profiles). When comparing switches, it's best to keep all other variables constant, so 8 identical caps would be best, and 2 different sets of 4 would be okay, but inconsistent rows are just uncomfortable and weird. I used some spare caps I had lying around, so now I have a functional tester, but they aren't see-through, so it can be hard to remember which switch is which. The switches also don't "clip" onto the acrylic base, so pulling caps sometimes pulls the switch out too. It works for me, but if you don't have spare caps, this could be a problem.
Lorenzo 08/25/2016, 09:21
This is a nice handy little tool to help you decide what type of MX keys you want on your next keyboard.

I chose Cherry MX reds and couldn't be happier.

The only way to improve this item is to include what kind of O-rings that are included? Like the part number. This is an excellent product.
Average Gamer Person 07/20/2016, 10:26
I wasn't sure what mechanical switch I wanted so I bought this. I cannot complain it arrived sooner than expected and did exactly what I needed and wanted it to do.
Dale Schwartz 07/14/2016, 19:49
Very good way to evaluate what kind of key you want to get. I found it helpful to make my final decision (brown over red keys).
John Olson 07/12/2016, 11:00
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