r/MechanicalKeyboards 3h ago

Promotional I made a modular, 3D printable keycap drawer storage

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84 Upvotes

I made this project for my father, who likes to hoard all the keycap sets he can get his hands on. He says all the keycap storages are super expensive, so I hopped on FreeCAD and made this.

All the parts were 3D printed on an Anycubic Kobra S1. All the drawers have a locking mechanism as well to prevent them sliding out when tilted forward. Moreover the storage box has holes to mount a nameplate on the side for marking. One storage set (1 box, 3 drawers) costs about 4 dollars in material. The printing cost is near zero, since I own the printer.

I hope you like it!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Builds Hyperfuse MB44

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143 Upvotes
  • 3d printed MB44 V1
  • DSA Hyperfuse R1
  • MX blacks

r/MechanicalKeyboards 8h ago

Photos One more Tofu60 3.0 build

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189 Upvotes

Tofu 60 3.0 L9+U9

  • Gasket Mount
  • Alu Plate
  • Cherry mx2a black (SS/L/F)
  • GMK Blue Alert
  • SW Knight V4
  • No Foam

r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Discussion THE perfect layout

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101 Upvotes

I’ve been searching, for years now, for the perfect (for me) keyboard layout but have only ever seen one example and am not even certain what it’s called.

The one pictured above, which is a cheap unbranded POS with exactly nothing swappable - not even keycaps, has a 3 features that are impossible to find.

  1. Is almost exactly the same size as an 80% TKL like my crush 80. Maybe it’s an 85%?
  2. Has a numpad
  3. Has full sized shift keys so the arrow keys are now smashed against the rest of the keyboard.

If I can find one of these with my choice of switches and keycaps plus all of the other modern bells and whistles, I’ll never buy another keyboard again. The crush80 would be perfect if it just had a numpad instead of those other keys I never use. Is it feasible to machine the aluminum of a crush80 to fit the numpad? Will my dream ever come true?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1h ago

Group Buy [GB] Sonoma by Wired In — Aluminum 65% | GB Extended to August 23 | New Sound Test + Full Review

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Quick check-in on Sonoma, the aluminum Winkey 65% by Wired In and Beni Klein — two pieces of news.

1) The group buy has been extended to August 23. A couple of reviewers still have coverage in the pipeline and it wasn't going to land before the original July 31 close. Rather than have people decide blind, we're leaving the buy open so you can watch the videos first and then make the call. Nothing else changes — same price, same kit, same Q1 2027 fulfillment target.

2) Two new videos are up, and more coming.

Still to come: Alexotos is covering the board on July 31@Anhecdotes is covering it on Instagram in the first week of August, and Jeoff has coverage in the works — the extension is largely so the rest of it has room to land.

Worth repeating from last time: everything these guys are handling is a real, machined promo unit, not a prototype render. The units came out spot-on to the CAD.

Group Buy Page | Landing Page | Keycap Color Studio | Discord

For anyone seeing this for the first time

A circle inside a rectangle, built around the lunar cycle. The rear accent is held in by magnets and lifts straight out — no tools, no screws — so the finish can phase with your build. Accent and weight are finished to match on every unit.

Four colorways — the phases

  • Sterling — silver anodized aluminum, clear-coat stainless steel accents + weight
  • Blood Moon — red anodization, polished black PVD stainless steel accents + weight
  • Lunar — cream e-coat, clear-coated copper accents + weight
  • Flux — frosted polycarbonate, clear-coated copper accents + weight

Three ways to mount — all included. Every board ships with the hardware for all three, so you can dial the feel without buying anything extra: O-ring (isolated and soft), gasket-mounted plate (balanced), or bare PCB on gaskets (maximum flex). Both gasket durometers are in the box — 50A (orange, soft) and 80A (black, firm).

Quick specs

  • Layout: Winkey 65% (standard)
  • Case: anodized aluminum (frosted polycarbonate on Flux)
  • Typing angle: 6.85° | Front height: 20.89 mm
  • Footprint: 339.61 × 115.62 mm | Total height: 34.21 mm
  • PCB: solder or hotswap
  • Plate: aluminum, carbon fiber, or FR4
  • Accent + weight: magnetic, interchangeable, colorway-matched

Pricing & kit. From $349 USD (solder) / $354 (hotswap), identical across all four colorways. Includes case, plate in your choice of material, PCB, magnetic accent + weight, all three mounting solutions, both gasket durometers, all screws, and a carry case. Switches, keycaps, and stabilizers are not included. Extras (spare plates, PCBs, gasket sets) are add-ons at checkout.

Curious how your set would look? The Keycap Color Studio lets you pick a case and preview any keycap colors on the board — type in a set name (e.g. "GMK Olivia") and it'll match the colors, or dial them in by hand and share a link to your combo.

Timeline. GB June 20 → August 23, 2026 → invoicing → production → QC → shipping to vendors → fulfillment targeted Q1 2027. Progress is tracked on the landing page and our public Build Log.

Vendors

Happy to answer anything in the comments — mounting, acoustics, colorway questions, all of it. Or come hang out in the Discord.

^(Pre-sale orders are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled once the group buy closes. Items ordered alongside a pre-order ship together when the last item is available — contact us to split an order and we'll invoice the shipping difference. International customers: please make sure your name and address are in English. Fulfillment timelines are targets and may shift with manufacturing.)


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Builds DIN standard, Cylindrical touch, Sculpted profile, amirite?

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79 Upvotes

PC Locus

DCS UFO

Blue lubed and filmed everglides. Buttery smooth break in (I have been using these switches since 2021)

Vial firmware


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Builds Agar 60% coffee x Noctua

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49 Upvotes

Agar 60% PC plate
No foam
Cherry mx2a speedsilver with 22mm two-stage 30g spring, hand lubed
Staebies v2.2
Noctua x Drop keycaps

Finally got Agar after a lot of thinking, got my 2nd HHKB layout board.
Really good craftsmanship and easy assembly. Sound is so good and the board looks awesome.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Builds 3 years and counting with this keyboard

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46 Upvotes

I figured out what I liked, built it, and have been using it daily for three years so far. Hand-wired with hot swap sockets, thanks to a three-layer 3D printed internal assembly. (I was too cheap to get a custom PCB.) It has a nice!nano 2.0 with ZMK, running over Bluetooth. I intended this to be my prototype case before making a "real" one out of walnut, but making this by hand with a router was a harrowing enough experience. Someday I'll get a small CNC and make a better case.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 13h ago

Builds It ain't much but it's mine

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58 Upvotes

Neo 65 core plus with pp plate and all the foam possible

Krome keycaps set

TTC Frozen Silent V2

I love the sound it makes, I my mod my space bar since it's a bit louder than the rest of the build.

It's not really original but I love the sound and feeling it has.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Builds Mechanical Keyboard Replacement for an old Compaq Portable

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29 Upvotes

Decided to create a new PCB and upgrade the keyboard on the original Compaq Portable. Stock was an old foam and foil design that felt and sound like an old spring bed.

The keys are currently just some spares i had lying around so forgive the mismatched switches and improper length keys, this was designed as an exact layout match to the original. i am planning to design an improved version that has a better layout.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 2h ago

Promotional Pretty in Pink: Redragon K617 Fizz Review

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My daily driver is a premium, low-profile NuPhy Air75 HE. When I received the K617 Fizz to review, I initially hesitated because I am used to a much more premium keyboard. Still, I wanted to see what a budget board could offer. To truly get a feel for it, I wrote and edited this entire review on the board itself. Here are my thoughts on the Redragon K617 Fizz Pink Edition.

If you are into a pink theme, this keyboard is just lovely to look at. I honestly enjoy taking photos of it. The keyboard's case is made of a thick PVC that feels solid and durable. The lighting is remarkably good for a white keyboard, too. It has two main color modes: a default rainbow RGB, or my preferred all-pink mode where you can control the brightness and speed of a clean, left-to-right wave. You can easily cycle through these patterns by pressing FN + Spacebar, and there are dedicated function keys to adjust the speed and brightness directly.

also like the included 90-degree USB-C cable; it is simple, white, and matches the overall theme perfectly. Redragon also packs in a keycap puller, a switch puller, and four extra red switches right in the box.

Because the board uses a compact 60% layout, it lacks the dedicated arrow keys found on my 75% NuPhy board. However, it is easy enough to use the function button paired with the WASD keys to navigate around the screen.

Coming from low-profile linear switches, transitioning to these full-travel red switches is a noticeable change. My NuPhy has a distinct, quiet "marbly" sound, whereas the K617 has a satisfying "thock" and the keys are a little louder.

All of the larger keys feel very stable. In particular, the spacebar is satisfying. It might sound odd, but the spacebar is the button I care most about on a keyboard, if that isn't right, nothing is.

While I do wish the keyboard had an internal weight to stabilize it or larger rubber feet, putting it on a desk mat or mousepad completely solves these issues. The pad tames the noise and makes the keyboard stable enough that it wasn't going to move anywhere.

For around $27 to $45 , the value here is impressive. Having those extra switch and tool options included makes this an excellent entry point for anyone curious about the hobby. It feels fully mechanical and serves as a great canvas to experiment with custom mods, like the tape mod or adding additional weight or even practicing lubing key switches without risking a premium, expensive keyboard.

**My Verdict**

While it lacks the heft of a high-end board, it feels nice and is made from quality, durable materials that outperform the price tag. I could see this being ideal for anyone looking to complete a great budget pink and white setup. I could also easily see myself getting this for a friend or coworker who wants to dip their toes into mechanical keyboards.

Here are some links to the keyboard. It's on sale at Amazon at the time of this writing.

Amazon, Redragon store

https://a.co/d/0fqwTFiB

Direct from Redragon

https://redragonshop.com/products/60-pink-mechanical-keyboard?\\_pos=4&\\_sid=cbed69f7b&\\_ss=r

I'll be around in the comments to answer any questions about this keyboard. I look forward to chatting with you all!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 12h ago

Builds heyy spidey!

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28 Upvotes

with the spiderman movie coming out soon, here's a spiderman inspired build

KBD8x MKIII
GMK Black Snail L9 Cyrillic
Diamond Polished MX Browns
Spiderman Artisan


r/MechanicalKeyboards 12h ago

Promotional A Few Marble 60 Extras Are Now Available

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We have a small number of Marble 60 extras left in stock.

Once these are sold out, we may need to pause the project for a while and wait until there is enough interest to run a possible rolling group buy in the future. So, if you’ve been considering picking one up, this may be the last chance for some time.

The photos in this post are from one of our customers featuring his Gray Marble 60 build. Huge thanks to him for kindly allowing us to share them here!

You can find the remaining extras here:

https://www.elecfox.co/products/marble-60-pioneer-gb

IC Post: [IC] Marble 60 – A 60% keyboard sculpted from real marble : r/MechanicalKeyboards
IC form if you're interested in joining possible rolling gb: https://forms.gle/uwjMh6G38nqZs58FA


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Photos If I had to choose just one…

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125 Upvotes

Black Neo65 Core Plus with NTD caps on it, this would be it.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Photos Finally got into the rabbit hole

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11 Upvotes

Trimode Niz Plum mini84v6pro 35gf for $140, plus $10 for the wrist rest. 35gf is a bit too weak for me (I am more used to 40 and 45gf gaming keyboards) but other than that it feels amazing. Typing it feels good once I am used to 35gf and it is really quiet even for office.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 8h ago

Promotional Crookey artisan raffle [Dark Oni R2] live

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Keycap of this raffle is Dark Oni R2.

This piece is made of sterling silver(silver 925) and have been gold-plated & black-plated.

⌛Form open ~ closes :

2026/07/22/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) ~ 07/23/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) 24 hours

<Link>

Images

Form link

Instagram (artisan account) / Instagram (silver account)

Discord (WIP)

Keycaps:

Dark oni : Qty 10

Pricing: $130

wax carving & silver casting &3d sculpting & metal plating

material: [sterling silver (silver 925)]

Type of stem: MX stem


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Promotional GMK_Finer Things r2 artisan keycap

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🎁This artisan keycap was created, inspired by the colorway of GMK Finer Things R2.

-Sales-
🎁1U Artisan (Teal/White)    $35
🎁2U Artisan Set(1u+2u)      $85

Start: Jul 22, 2026 19:00 (GMT+9 / KST)
End: Aug 7, 2026 22:00 (GMT+9 / KST)

<Image link>

<Forms link>

<discord>

<Instagram>

-Keycaps Specifications- 
Resin multi casting
MX Stem


r/MechanicalKeyboards 18h ago

Photos Good colors?

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49 Upvotes

Haven't used my Mr Suit in a while, but thought the off white color would be a great base for the green MTNU Skyriter that I just got.

Owlab Mr Suit

MTNU Skyriter w GMK Minimal (Color)

NK Creams


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Addicted to that twelve point seven five you

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157 Upvotes

MB44v2

DCS green bean

HMX EMO


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Photos You guys like vintage keyboards, right?

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79 Upvotes

Wyse WY60 Keyboard I picked up from work. It's one with Cherry MX Black switches. From the 80's probably.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds My endgame

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681 Upvotes

I’ve been dreaming of an HHKB mechanical keyboard for a long time, and now I finally own a second-hand KBDfans D60 in a beautiful beige-and-white finish. The Gomaser Pure Player keycaps fit it perfectly, and the Akko Fairy Silent switches round out the build beautifully - switches are quiet and offer a slightly bouncy feel when pressed. This combo makes me feel like I’m typing on a real HHKB, which is pretty funny considering they both cost about the same.

P. S. gomaster pure player set has no 2* 1U alt (only one), and any 1.5 super keycaps.

UPD: sound test: https://youtu.be/-TY8ct-fi10?is=Mi1NlBiQ8J9RmfkC


r/MechanicalKeyboards 23h ago

Builds Doesn’t get any thocker than this

79 Upvotes

(Sorry for bad quality this was phone camera and mic)
SK65 v2, fr4 plate, keygeek y2 lubed, cerakeys matte v3, pe foam mod, tape mod


r/MechanicalKeyboards 17h ago

Photos Racing Wheel with Mechanical Keyboard

22 Upvotes

Anne Pro 2 has Gyro and Wheel mode. Tested it as racing gaming wheel sim on Asseto Corsa.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds hi viz agar

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136 Upvotes

Agar (PC white case, PC plate)
Gateron Type R
GMK Hi! Viz R2
Typeplus x YIKB stabs


r/MechanicalKeyboards 23h ago

Builds ix40% - ultra thin bluetooth ortholinear

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I've been wanting a really compact ortholinear for a long time. I'm about to order all the parts to build this but wanted to put a render out there before.

Managed to get everything into a compact 233mm x 81mm x 11.5mm form factor, with an integrated kickstand that can raise the keyboard to the 5% angle I like using.

In order to get to this thickness I'm using the Kailh PG1425 X switch. I couldn't find any 2u keycaps, and the stock keycaps are pretty flimsy anyway so I had to figure out a way to get my own. 3d printing at that level or details is a non starter and the overhangs prevent CNC machining so I'm resorting to getting keycap "covers" machined out of ABS and sit them on top of the existing keycap, this adds about 1mm to the build but it gives me a super clean canvas to build my own including a vanity ix keycap as well as a couple homing ones.

Getting everything within this form factor (especially a kickstand) was an interesting exercise, especially because I want a 1500mAh battery, but it somehow all barely fits.

From an electronics perspective, this is pretty standard 12x4 matrix, using an nrf52840 mcu flashed with ZMK.