Switch collection Xiang Min KSB-C

Specifications

Manufacturer	Xiang Min Co., Ltd.
Series	KSB
Group	Alps clones
Part number	KSB-C
Behaviour	Clicky
Signalling type	Metal contact
Switch mount	Plate
Keycap mount	Alps
In production	Yes
Work done	Yes
Deskthority wiki	Xiang Min KSB series
Last audited	2022-12-27

Figures

Acquired	17
Given away	17
Sold	0
Remaining	0

Notes

Examination of all three sets of switches suggests that they are the same.

The two sample switches are marked “A08” and “A12” on top. The bases are also alphanumeric.

The remainder of the switches have numeric mould numbering, and use Himake-style bases. The Ducky custom types used a mixture of alphanumeric Xiang Min–style bases and numeric upper shells.

The samples from Xiang Min and the switches from KBParadise all have the characteristic wide notch at the top of the movable contact. The switches from harry ke mostly lack this notch, which is very unusual, although the photos that alps.tw originally provided show both: the opened Filco Zero switch lacks the notches, while the additional photo of the internal parts shows the notch.

There are also three types of movable contact crossbar: curved (typical), straight (less common), and stepped straight, which is a new discovery. It seems that Xiang Min use a variety of suppliers and/or have a variety of moulds and press tools, all with different designs.

Consignments

Source	Consignment	Quantity	Line	Notes
Xiang Min Co., Ltd.	Consignment the 6th	2 (new)	—	—
AliExpress::harry ke	Consignment the 51st	10 (new)	—	Actual switch unknown; Alps clone, ivory slider, with all-over gilded stationary contact, and no fixing pins
KBParadise	Consignment the 162nd	5 (new)	—	—

Exeunts

Destination	Date	Quantity	Disposition
Thomas Ran (NL)	2016-01-20	2	Gift
Ben Rudzinski (US)	2023-01-08	15	Gift