How to test keyswitches

Darmijo17 · 10 Mar 2016, 01:09

Hello, I have about 1000 keyswitches that were given to me for a project but I want to test the switch before soldering it to the board. What is the easiest way to go about this? Thank you for your time!

Chyros · 10 Mar 2016, 01:20

You mean, if they work? Probably with a multimeter for continuity.

Out of curiosity; what switches are they?

Darmijo17 · 10 Mar 2016, 01:30

They are cherry MX blue and black, and correct I am trying to see if they are mechanically working before I solder them on and have a huge problem

Chyros · 10 Mar 2016, 01:37

It's very unlikely they won't work, but yes, if you want to know for sure, use a continuity test with a multimeter.

Darmijo17 · 10 Mar 2016, 01:41

Great thank you so much!