The Cherry Switch Try Gaming PCB's

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CeeSA

24 Oct 2012, 14:32

no status update since 15/10/2012...

@Gascogne - did you received it?

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Gascogne

24 Oct 2012, 15:47

CeeSA wrote:no status update since 15/10/2012...

@Gascogne - did you received it?

No the package haven't arrived yet. :shock:

notsmart

26 Oct 2012, 04:07

< would like to be added to the list of US-continent requesters.

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CeeSA

26 Oct 2012, 08:31

so let's see:

USA
1 naisanza
2 TheQsanity
3 notsmart
4
5

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Mrinterface

26 Oct 2012, 10:08

Ooooohhhhh, the US tour!

Better post at GH as well.... :-)

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Gascogne

26 Oct 2012, 15:18

Gascogne wrote:
CeeSA wrote:no status update since 15/10/2012...

@Gascogne - did you received it?
No the package haven't arrived yet. :shock:

No package have arrived yet. :(

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Mrinterface

26 Oct 2012, 16:16

Any tracking?

SeNte

29 Oct 2012, 10:41

I'm really sorry. I've been out of home because of work and finally couldn't send it on time.

The PCB's were sent on 25/10.
Here is the tracking number: RR618641978ES

Sorry again for the inconveniences.

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Gascogne

29 Oct 2012, 12:28

SeNte wrote:I'm really sorry. I've been out of home because of work and finally couldn't send it on time.

The PCB's were sent on 25/10.
Here is the tracking number: RR618641978ES

Sorry again for the inconveniences.
"28/10/2012 Out of the International Office of origin"
Looks like it may arrive to me this week. :)

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Gascogne

31 Oct 2012, 17:35

Gascogne wrote:
SeNte wrote:I'm really sorry. I've been out of home because of work and finally couldn't send it on time.

The PCB's were sent on 25/10.
Here is the tracking number: RR618641978ES

Sorry again for the inconveniences.
"28/10/2012 Out of the International Office of origin"
Looks like it may arrive to me this week. :)
PCB's received 31/10/2012

They arrived today! :mrgreen:
I have contacted the next one up for next distination. -> Recoil3842
Will most likely be able to ship them out on friday, if I get the address by then. :)

*edit*
Address received, getting the package ready for shipping. ;)

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Gascogne

01 Nov 2012, 20:52

Here is the order the way I like the switches, red is my favorite.
Blue and Green were way too noisy for me...

Cherry MX Red (from Mr. Interface)
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Ghetto Reds (Blacks with the spring of Browns/Blues)
Cherry MX Black
Cherry MX Ergo Clears (Clears with the spring of Browns/Blues)
Cherry MX Clear
Cherry MX Blue
Cherry MX Green (from Ascaii)

Thanks to CeeSA and Mr. Interface who made this possible. :mrgreen:

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PCB's received 31/10/2012
PCB's sent 01/11/2012 to -> Recoil3842 (UK)

Tracking page in english.
http://www.posten.se/en/Pages/Track-and ... 90178072SE

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fossala
Elite +1

01 Nov 2012, 20:54

Gascogne wrote:Here is the order the way I like the switches, red is my favorite.
Blue and Green were way too noisy for me...

Cherry MX Red (from Mr. Interface)
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Ghetto Reds (Blacks with the spring of Browns/Blues)
Cherry MX Black
Cherry MX Ergo Clears (Clears with the spring of Browns/Blues)
Cherry MX Clear
Cherry MX Blue
Cherry MX Green (from Ascaii)

Thanks to CeeSA and Mr. Interface who made this possible. :mrgreen:

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PCB's received 31/10/2012
PCB's sent 01/11/2012 to -> Recoil3842 (UK)

Tracking page in english.
http://www.posten.se/en/Pages/Track-and ... 90178072SE
I love how reds and ghetto reds aren't next to each other, they ARE the same switch.

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Gascogne

01 Nov 2012, 20:55

fossala wrote:I love how reds and ghetto reds aren't next to each other, they ARE the same switch.
What can one say, they felt different. :roll:
At least I know I like the red ones the best. ;)

Recoil3842

08 Nov 2012, 18:19

PCBs Received 08/11/2012.
PCBs Dispatched 09/11/2012

Very nicely packaged by Gascogne.
Last edited by Recoil3842 on 09 Nov 2012, 14:47, edited 1 time in total.

lex.ikon

09 Nov 2012, 11:20

Great. Waiting :)
Will contact the next on the list to get the contact data in time.

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CeeSA

09 Nov 2012, 13:07

nice to see there are guys doing it uncomplicated and in time. thank you

Recoil3842

09 Nov 2012, 17:17

First off I would like to thank CeeSa for creating this group trial and accepting me into it. It certainly was a long wait from when I put my name forward and being accepted to actually getting the switches in my hand, but it definitely was worth it.

My top eight of switches are now as follows:
1. Clear - nice noticeable activation followed by a strong resistance (this will be my next switch choice for a keyboard)
2. Green - more noticeable activation than blue, then stronger spring before bottoming out, which I like.
3. Blue - nice activation noise, and as expected as this is the switch I have on my Noppoo.
4. Ergo Clears - nice activation, but too weak a resistance afterwards.
5. Brown - if anything, this trial allowed me to find out that it was a good choice I chose Blue for my Noppoo, as other than tactile feeling (which is only reason it is at the bottom), the spring is too weak for my taste.
6. Black - strong, but no activation feeling (hence why it is linear).
7. Red - weak.
8. Ghetto Reds - weak.

I don't know if this makes much sense to others, and it's probably stating the obvious, I just thought I would put it down to give you guys some feedback from a novice at these things.

As an aside, the boards are very well put together, which is a good thing as they have travelled a fair bit of Europe, and next the rest of the world. Shame the final box will not be like an old suitcase, covered in stamps from around the world.

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CeeSA

09 Nov 2012, 17:43

I am always interested in feedback, thank you for your thoughts.

Maybe somebody could make some pics of the box and the PCB? :)

geotang

13 Nov 2012, 22:23

May I be added to the U.S. list? =]

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CeeSA

14 Nov 2012, 09:53

shure, your are welcome.

lex.ikon

16 Nov 2012, 16:03

So the package is on its way to Arnianor. I will send him an e-mail with the tracking number.

I liked the linear switches very much (Red,Black and Gettho reds)

Thx. So now I know which switches will suite me most.

greets,
Lex

Arnianor

23 Nov 2012, 17:59

Just receive the package tonight the 23.11.2012. Not tested yet, I'll send them to the next in the list next week.

Arnianor

23 Nov 2012, 18:45

Ok first try of the switches: the corresponcance list must have been lost, so I'll do it again, print it and send it with the package. There's a problem with 1 brown switch, the w, which is completly linear (the 3 others are ok).

So my preferences are, after a first try, in order:
  • Ghetto Red
  • Red
  • Blue (though a little bit noisy)
  • Brown (I hesitated between blue and brown, but brown seems too much "in between", not beeing a true tactil nor a true linear)
  • Ergo Clear
  • Green (in this position because I think it might be great on a space or enter key, which is its job, but would be horrible for other keys)
  • Black (too hard)
  • Clear (too hard, and dislike it's tactile feedback)
Thanks !
I'll still try them tomorrow but i don't think my mind will change alot about it, maybe I'll have a better idea of the brown by then.

Arnianor

28 Nov 2012, 17:52

Sent on 28.11.2012 to the next on the list.

dasde

28 Nov 2012, 20:50

Can I be added to the list after RawrNasha on the Europe list? I am located in Denmark.

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CeeSA

28 Nov 2012, 21:28

shure, velkommen.

drmartinsempa

08 Dec 2012, 01:53

I'm considering buying my first mechanical keyboard (Filco Tenkeyless), but I'm not quiet sure which switches to go for. May I be added to the list? I'm located in Germany.
Thanks in advance, this is a great idea!

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CeeSA

10 Dec 2012, 08:58

yes, you are in the list. Willkommen.

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hamza_tm

10 Dec 2012, 10:35

Received them just a few days ago!

Just PMing/emailing t4ub3 now to send it on :)

PCB's received 07/12/2012

In terms of reviewing, the only thing that stood out to me was how ergo clears wasn't the be all and end all of Cherry switches. Contrary to popular belief, the increased tactility wasn't that great (for me). Sort of felt cheaply done, not tight and sharp.

Reds are just nice, if you don't mind lots of bottoming out, browns are just nice because they are just nice. Blues are too noisy but have the nicest tactility.

bone

14 Dec 2012, 22:18

I have already bought a keyboard :-)
Can you please remove me from the list.

Thanks a lot!

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