Hi everyone! I'm looking to get some of my first ALPS switches for a custom build, but I also don't mind desoldering switches from a board, especially given my budget is pretty tight, around 60$ max. As for which switches I'm specifically looking for, my preference would be anything with some tactility to it, so no linears, but any tactile or clicky switch that you all have that you are willing to sell for that price would work. I've gotten the impression from reading other posts here and on reddit and geekhack that whites, oranges, and salmons are pretty common go-to's for a first switch that isn't crazy rare or expensive, and all three of them seem like great switches. I'm also not sure about some of the other switches that people seem to dislike such as some of the dampened switches, because I've definitely been able to find a few cheap boards such as AEK II's that have those, but I'm hesitant to go for those given their general dislike.
Either way, thanks so much!
First ALPS board/switches
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Muirium
- µ
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Main keyboard: HHKB Type-S with Bluetooth by Hasu
- Main mouse: Apple Magic Mouse
- Favorite switch: Gotta Try 'Em All
- DT Pro Member: µ
I've whites and salmons still in storage, ready de-soldered, but as you're in North America I doubt that will work.
You should be able to find something in your part of the world easily enough, especially as you are casting a wide net. Be warned about Alps switches being susceptible to losing their feeling from wear, though. I've been lucky in my Alps, but there's plenty of knackered ones out there too.
You should be able to find something in your part of the world easily enough, especially as you are casting a wide net. Be warned about Alps switches being susceptible to losing their feeling from wear, though. I've been lucky in my Alps, but there's plenty of knackered ones out there too.