Alps matias switch top removal tool

[MrBishop]

I have developed this tool over on GH and wanted to share with more of the community so here goes.

This project had an open source component over on GH (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79766.0) in case you want to make your own but I also make and sell them. I'm on v2 which I haven't made open source but I'll post pics of both. If you are interested please let me know. I'm ConUS but I will ship world wide.
OS v1

V2

[Chyros]

I'm still up for an acrylic one :p .

[MrBishop]

I'm still up for an acrylic one :p .

i need to send you a gift package with all sorts of stuff.

(forgive me ive been so busy and things have been crazy. i'm sending you a PM right now )

[scottc]

I'd love one of these too if possible, they look great! Opening Alps switches can be a little tricky.

[Alkhar]

Any chance that this could be a bigger and kind shaped in a X so you you can press at the end from the tool so that the teeth of the tool "unlock" the switch ?

[MrBishop]

Any chance that this could be a bigger and kind shaped in a X so you you can press at the end from the tool so that the teeth of the tool "unlock" the switch ?

i'm not sure i follow. like scissors? or tongs?

[Abstractions]

I am defiantly in for one.

[scottc]

Shipping is pretty steep for these guys. Anyone in the EU up for a mini-GB?

[MrBishop]

yeah sorry. if anyone knows of ways to get the shipping cheap i'm happy to listen. looks like 13-15 is pretty standard for EMEA from US. or at least thats what i've found.

[fohat]

If you put it as an insert in a cardboard cut-out so that it could go as an "envelope" rather than a "package" it would be a lot cheaper.

[MrBishop]

I am defiantly in for one.

i tried to PM you but its sitting in my outbox and i have no idea why

If you put it as an insert in a cardboard cut-out so that it could go as an "envelope" rather than a "package" it would be a lot cheaper.

biggest concern is dammage during shipping. but i know what your saying. would be worth a try if your interested scottc

[MrBishop]

just checked and based on the thickness even a small envelope that doesn't bend easily is classified as a package and costs the same :/

[Alkhar]

Any chance that this could be a bigger and kind shaped in a X so you you can press at the end from the tool so that the teeth of the tool "unlock" the switch ?

i'm not sure i follow. like scissors? or tongs?

Yeah or like a circlips pliers.

[MrBishop]

The current design seems to do really well but I'm ever evolving it so I will take this idea into consideration [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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[fohat]

Any chance that this could be a bigger and kind shaped in a X so you you can press at the end from the tool so that the teeth of the tool "unlock" the switch ?

The wedge shape of the prongs simply pops the switch body open. There is really no need for moving parts.

[pyrelink]

I would very much like one of these as well!

[MrBishop]

since my PM's are being funky here please email me bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com if you are interested in a tool!

[scottc]

I can explain the outbox weirdness. That's where your message sits while you wait for the recipient to read it. Don't worry about it.

[MrBishop]

OoooOooooooh got it

[andrewjoy]

I want one

[MrBishop]

Anyone interested in a tool please use this link http://goo.gl/forms/QYNVeKBaPpJqwjJ03 and fill out the form!

any questions please email me directly (bishopcomputerdesign@gmail.com)

[Zombimuncha]

Hi, I'm getting one of these and I'm in London. Anyone want to combine shipping across the ditch, then I re-ship to you, or you re-ship to me?

[MrBishop]

Hi, I'm getting one of these and I'm in London. Anyone want to combine shipping across the ditch, then I re-ship to you, or you re-ship to me?

this is a great solution to many of you guys's shipping issues. i can't do much about the shipping costs a mini group buy is an awesome idea. thank you so much Zombinuncha for offering to do this. please let me know your total order and we will go from there

[seebart]

Interesting, I'd like to see a video of it in action please.

[MrBishop]

Interesting, I'd like to see a video of it in action please.

i'll see what i can do when i get home in 7-8hrs

[MrBishop]

Interesting, I'd like to see a video of it in action please.

per request

[Zombimuncha]

bump!

I'll leave this mini-GB open until next Monday, 13th June.
I guess since I have such a lot post count on DT there may be a trust issue. I hang out mostly on r/mk, and a little on GH, so you can check my post history there if you want. Also I bought some switches from 7bit a while back so maybe if you ask him nicely he might tell you whether or not I paid on time etc.

MrBishop what's the shipping weight when individually packaged? So I can look up how much it'd cost to send from London to wherever.

[seebart]

Interesting, I'd like to see a video of it in action please.

per request

Thanks for posting that! OK I'm interested in one, pricing?

[MrBishop]

Interesting, I'd like to see a video of it in action please.

per request

Thanks for posting that! OK I'm interested in one, pricing?

No problem. They are 15$USE each plus shipping. Conus is 6 international depends.

[Zombimuncha]

last day for euro mini-GB. I'm ordering mine tomorrow whether you want to combine shipping with me or not.