The Cherry Switch Try Gaming PCB's

swaf · 07 Aug 2011, 20:32

Nice initiative, thanks everyone for keeping this going and especially CeeSa for starting it up. I've got a question though.

Are the mini-pcb's fitted with USB or PS/2 plugs? I'm asking since my main desktop and PS/2-capable computer has recently given up on me, and while I still have a laptop, it only has USB, no PS/2 connectors. I've searched my old cables in the basement but can't seem to find an old PS/2 to USB adapter. Should I run off to the store and see if they have some left?

CeeSA · 07 Aug 2011, 20:57

no, there is no electronic in the pcb left. there are non functional.
there are "only" to feel the switches

Seac · 07 Aug 2011, 21:09

Hi,

did i understood this initiative right? You send these switches to the guys who are in the waiting list? They can try the switches and decide what kind of switch fits their need best?

And you just pay the porto for it?

If so, i would takepart in it... How long in days is the waiting time?

Thank you for your reply!

Regards,

Seac

CeeSA · 07 Aug 2011, 22:07

actually were are in the 2nd round (Europe)

only shipping once, to the member follow you.
you are from germany? i put you in the list.

count the members above you in the list. i think you have to count a week per member waiting time...

BMASTER · 11 Aug 2011, 13:31

I received the package yesterday, know I'm waiting for the address of Bach0

Bach0 · 11 Aug 2011, 13:49

Address PM'ed

BMASTER · 11 Aug 2011, 13:50

No PM received?

fossala · 11 Aug 2011, 14:10

Can I be added to the list CeeSA? I have only tried blues and it would be nice to try others.
Thanks.

CeeSA · 11 Aug 2011, 15:27

of course, where do you live?

fossala · 11 Aug 2011, 15:32

UK, You already have my address (I'm the person who needed the blue switch last night).
Thanks.

CeeSA · 11 Aug 2011, 15:43

omg sorry for that, i will update the list now.
(the switches or an the way)

fossala · 11 Aug 2011, 15:59

No problem, thanks again.

artee · 11 Aug 2011, 16:08

BMASTER wrote:I received the package yesterday, know I'm waiting for the address of Bach0

Thank god! I was worried what happened to that package... So what's your opinion about the switches? Which do you like the most?

BMASTER · 11 Aug 2011, 16:15

My ranking

1. Ghetto Reds
2. Reds
3. Blacks
4. Blues
5. Greens
6. Clears with Brown Spring
7. Browns
8. Clears

I've the Steelseries 6Gv2, Filco Tenkeyless Limited R and get Mionix Zibal 60 and a second Filco Tenkeyless Limited R.
But Blue Switches I will buy a Majestouch or Tenkeyless too.

Necrofridge · 13 Aug 2011, 15:21

I would like to join, too

CeeSA · 13 Aug 2011, 17:59

welcome, where do you live?

Necrofridge · 13 Aug 2011, 18:22

Germany, do u need an address or should I give it to the dude before my turn?

CeeSA · 13 Aug 2011, 18:26

no, just for the listing.

you give it to the dude

CeeSA · 15 Aug 2011, 08:43

the 2nd round is still growing and we reach sticky status - good times.

Where are the switches right now?
BMASTER? did you sent it?
Bach0? did you received it?

Bach0 · 15 Aug 2011, 12:04

just received them

will try them out today and ship them tomorrow

SBI · 15 Aug 2011, 14:11

I'd like a slot on the list

I've tried most of the switches before, but I've never had the chance to directly compare them. I'm from Switzerland.

CeeSA · 15 Aug 2011, 16:03

you are welcome

list updated.

add little shipping HowTo for new participants.

SBI · 15 Aug 2011, 18:10

Thanks a lot

Bach0 · 16 Aug 2011, 13:50

Just to update you guys, I've PMed and emailed Tohveli requesting his Address but he did not reply, emailed and Pmed the next guy after him last night as well still no reply if I get no reply until this evening I will be moving on the next guy which is Sir Paladin. Hope he will reply to my PM when I send it. lol

fossala · 16 Aug 2011, 14:20

Wouldn't it be more convenient for Necrofridge to be bumped above me? I just don't see much point of it leaving Germany to just end up back there.
Thanks.

Sir Paladin · 16 Aug 2011, 14:50

Well i should be happy to hear that the two previous guys are not awnsering. because i can't await to get the switches.
I would be glad to be the next one.

@Bach0 - I'll send u my Adress in a PM

I'll try to contact Thoveli or icecream4dinner next. I would rather send them next to icecream4dinner because he is from germany also and that would decrease traveling time.
@ CeeSA - can u confirm that or shell be Thoveli the next one?

Bach0 · 16 Aug 2011, 15:48

Quick update: Tohveli has replied!

I've just came from the Post Office, package on it's way to Tohveli (Finland)

As for the Review of the switches from my perspective, I will list the switches in order of most liked to least liked. OK here it goes

Blues: I wasn't expecting this but those clicky sounds are like crack! it is very addicting and I wasnt bottoming them out at all my fingers were flying on it. it is very very good feeling. my next keyboard would definetly be a blue switch. Granted the noise could really annoy the people around the house but for typing they are the best.

Reds: My second favourite switch. it is very very light, it feels lighter than Browns due to not having tactile bump. it is very comfortable to type, double tap and silent as well compared to others.

Ghetto Reds: it felt a bit more resistant then the Reds kinda like how brown feels but without the tactileness.

Browns: I do have filco ninja tenkeyless brown switch keyboard so I really like this switch already. I wasnt really feeling the tactileness of it until I have tried the Reds. Now I know and feel the tactile bump when ever I type on it.

Blacks: It is very resistant switch, spending lots of time on this switches would be fatiguing for me. apart from that it has the same smooth feel of the Reds which I really like.

Greens: More resistant blues. it didnt feel as good as blues when doing my testing. if some feel blues too light for them and want a bit more resistance from the switches, greens are for them.

Clears with Brown springs: I DO NOT like the clears at all, although switch is lighter with the brown springs however the big noticable tactile bump feels like a dirt stuck under a key that you have to force it press.

Clears: Same as above^ but with more resistance, Blacks with tactile bump if you will. The tactile bump on clears is not for me. I was keep wondering, was that the actual tactile bump or the dirt? lol

Thanks CeeSA and rest of you guys that made me experience some of the switches without spending fortune (which I dont have

) on keyboards. I appreciate it all.

Kind Regards,

Tohveli · 22 Aug 2011, 21:04

Hello!
Got the switches today, sry for the mess. New York City which was awesome. We lived at a college dorm and of course I couldn't get the net to work :/. Then we wen't to our cottage and It had GPRS but apparently not enough to power the net on my laptop so I actually had to go by boat a few miles to get decent 3g net and to answer

. I'll try to get the switches out tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I sent a pm to icecream4dinner to ask for his adress already. I will post what I feel about the switches as soon as possible.

blackshuck13 · 23 Aug 2011, 22:43

CeeSA could i be added to the list please

I'm from the UK.

Spharx · 23 Aug 2011, 23:44

After seeing that this is working out and some thoughts I would say that I would like to join in too. I am located in Germany.

Btw.: is someone dealing with the idea of doing this with some alps ?? I would like to test them also