Does anyone know of a supplier or where one can purchase keyboard key switches like this?
I found these, but they say they are out of stock:
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.ph … oduct_list&c=45
Alps SKCM Blue switches
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wrote:Alps SKCM Blue switches
Wonderful. Know of a supplier who carries these?
Found these, but ouch on the price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-SKCM-BLUE-ALPS-Re … id=123145361079
I don't think they are made anymore since the late 90s. Anything you will find is either NOS or salvaged parts.
wrote:I don't think they are made anymore since the late 90s. Anything you will find is either NOS or salvaged parts.
Yeah, luckily I was able to refurbish the existing bad switch I had and now I am sending the system to a museum. I would be in a world of hurt, though, if I needed these switches in any kind of bulk numbers. I suppose this is one of the reasons older mech keyboards go for such a premium as well... salvage.
I would try to find someone selling some on Geekhack/Deskthority. Maybe through up a WTB thread, especially if you have any other switches you're looking for. Alternatively, look on ebay for Blue alps boards for parts.
