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Alps matias switch top removal tool
Posted: 25 May 2016, 04:41
by 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

Posted: 25 May 2016, 10:28
by Chyros
I'm still up for an acrylic one :p .
Posted: 25 May 2016, 15:57
by MrBishop
Chyros wrote: 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

)
Posted: 25 May 2016, 16:04
by scottc
I'd love one of these too if possible, they look great! Opening Alps switches can be a little tricky.
Posted: 25 May 2016, 16:18
by 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 ?
Posted: 25 May 2016, 16:22
by MrBishop
Alkhar wrote: 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?

Posted: 25 May 2016, 17:15
by Abstractions
I am defiantly in for one.
Posted: 25 May 2016, 17:39
by scottc
Shipping is pretty steep for these guys. Anyone in the EU up for a mini-GB?
Posted: 25 May 2016, 17:46
by 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.
Posted: 25 May 2016, 18:24
by 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.
Posted: 25 May 2016, 18:32
by MrBishop
Abstractions wrote: I am defiantly in for one.
i tried to PM you but its sitting in my outbox and i have no idea why
fohat wrote: 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
Posted: 25 May 2016, 18:35
by 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 :/
Posted: 25 May 2016, 20:50
by Alkhar
MrBishop wrote: Alkhar wrote: 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.
Posted: 25 May 2016, 21:46
by 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]
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
Posted: 25 May 2016, 22:15
by fohat
Alkhar wrote:
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.
Posted: 26 May 2016, 08:37
by pyrelink
I would very much like one of these as well!
Posted: 26 May 2016, 13:59
by MrBishop
since my PM's are being funky here please email me
[email protected] if you are interested in a tool!
Posted: 26 May 2016, 14:03
by 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.

Re: Alps matias switch top removal tool
Posted: 26 May 2016, 22:02
by MrBishop
OoooOooooooh got it
Posted: 26 May 2016, 22:49
by andrewjoy
I want one
Posted: 27 May 2016, 02:05
by 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 (
[email protected])
Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 06:14
by 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?
Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 16:17
by MrBishop
Zombimuncha wrote: 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

Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 16:19
by seebart
Interesting, I'd like to see a video of it in action please.
Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 16:44
by MrBishop
seebart wrote: 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
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 19:44
by MrBishop
seebart wrote: Interesting, I'd like to see a video of it in action please.
per request
Posted: 06 Jun 2016, 12:52
by 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.
Posted: 06 Jun 2016, 12:54
by seebart
MrBishop wrote: seebart wrote: 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?
Re: Alps matias switch top removal tool
Posted: 06 Jun 2016, 15:29
by MrBishop
seebart wrote:MrBishop wrote: seebart wrote: 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.
Posted: 12 Jun 2016, 19:26
by Zombimuncha
last day for euro mini-GB. I'm ordering mine tomorrow whether you want to combine shipping with me or not.