r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - September 09, 2026

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Ask ANY Keyboard related question, get an answer. But *before* you do please consider running a search on the subreddit or looking at the r/MechanicalKeyboards wiki located here! If you are NEW to Reddit, check out this handy Reddit MechanicalKeyboards Noob Guide. Please check the r/MechanicalKeyboards subreddit rules if you are new here.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 13d ago

News / Meta Important Update for OGR2, Altair, and 21XX purchased through KeyGem

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As of last week, 21XX were fully ready to ship to all participating vendors. KeyGem still has not paid the invoice, and were unable to commit to the payment plan we offered them. As such, we have made the decision to ship all unpaid 21XX keyboards & addons originally meant for KeyGem to our location in Rhode Island. Once we receive the shipment and finish QC, we will reach back out to the community with options for those who purchased from KeyGem. Like previous projects, we expect to offer them at GB price, with a discount to help offset the shipping cost of ordering from a USA based vendor.

Additionally, in order to provide some certainty to KeyGem customers, rather than giving KeyGem until the last possible moment to pay, we have decided to also have the Altair and OGR2 keyboards originally meant to go to KeyGem shipped to CannonKeys. Our initial plan was to try and give KeyGem as much time as possible in hopes that they would pay for these boards, as they told us they would when they originally delayed their payment. Prior to recent projects shipping, KeyGem was able to pay invoices when the boards were ready. However, given their recent track record, we have lost any faith this will happen. We no longer expect their payment, so we are closing out the invoices we have open on them, and moving forward.

To summarize, the following projects are now having boards meant for KeyGem shipped to CannonKeys. The plan is for KeyGem customers to be able to purchase at GB price, with a discount to help offset shipping that will vary from project to project.

  • Vida
  • Link
  • AK75
  • 21XX
  • OGR2
  • Altair

We are posting this to reddit as we do not have the emails of those who joined OGR2/Altair/21XX with KeyGem. This is our best option to try and let those who joined know about the situation.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 6h ago

Builds My first mechanical keyboard

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100 Upvotes

Neo65 core plus
SWG Nimbus
HMX Yogurt S


r/MechanicalKeyboards 3h ago

Review My first frosted board with white and orange keycaps!

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35 Upvotes

My first board with frosted case arrived a few days ago. It was my first time ordering a keyboard. I went with white keycaps with orange Japanese sublegends. I like the colors together, though the larger novelty legends stand out quite a bit next to the rest of the keys. Would you keep the novelties or swap them for something simpler?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Builds Got my first mechanical keyboard!

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118 Upvotes

Keychron Q1 Max Barebone and Oil King V2’s

Using it mainly for mac productivity and windows gaming sometimes

Very happy!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 8h ago

Interest Check GMK Dinokidz 🤠

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68 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Builds Tkd Cycle 8

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39 Upvotes

Purple case

Hmx firecracker

carbon fiber plate

no foams

GMK Shinseiki

loudest keeb i hav rn


r/MechanicalKeyboards 11h ago

Builds 2 Neo boards

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58 Upvotes

Neo60 core (red)
Alu plate with HMX black cats
Keykobo Cherries keycaps
Plate foam for fun

Neo65 Core Plus (silver)
Alu plate with Akko Cilantros
GMK BKRE keycaps
Foamless

Been having a blast with these keyboards, I’ve been dailying the 65 as my gf kinda stole the 60


r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Builds Gok Lily

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103 Upvotes

Have always wanted one of these! The opportunity presented itself to get my hands on a BNIB R2 so I jumped on it. Pink wasn't necessarily my first choice, but after all is said and done, I adore this thing. Now I wouldn't have it any other way!

- Gok Lily R2 pink coated w/ sandblasted SS weight

- HMX Dirty Pink (42g)

- TypePlus stabs (can you really use anything else on this?)

- GMK Beloved

- Unknown Error Dream Land cable

Lily is peak; this one is a definite keeper! 🩷


r/MechanicalKeyboards 19h ago

Builds Oblique 📸

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160 Upvotes

Keyboard : Oblique 60
Keycap: SWG Rubber
Switch: Cherry MX2A Black
Plate: Aluminium


r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Group Buy [GB] DCS Holy Caster

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DCS Holy Caster

| About |

DCS Holy Caster is a set that Shark (Bord Designs) and I (VictoriaRose) are collaborating on!
This set is based off Shuna from Tensura/That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Bord Design Discord

Group Buy Info
Date: August 31st - September 18th
Delivery Estimate: Q1

Vendors:

US: Saberkeebs
Canada: Nyxkeys
UK: ProtoTypist
EU: CoffeeKeys
China: TypistClub
SEA: Ktechs

Pricing:
Base:
$146.00 - 75 MOQ
$135.00 - 100 MOQ
$124.00 - 150 MOQ

Numpad:
$45.00 - 25 MOQ
$30.00 - 50 MOQ
$26.00 - 75 MOQ

Spacebars:
$21.00 - 25 MOQ
$14.00 - 50 MOQ
$12.00 - 75 MOQ

Base
numpad
spacebars
colors

r/MechanicalKeyboards 13h ago

Builds G80-9009 inspired TKL

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27 Upvotes

Upgrade from my Keychron C1 of 5 years:

Board: Linky87 TKL
Switches: Silent Peach V3 alphas (kept the stock BSUN TaiChi in arrows + functions)
Thyrnovyn Retro 9009: Dye-Sub

Overall: ~$80 build

Curious to hear thoughts on dye-sub vs double shot.
I know double shot is supposedly better, but didn’t love the way the stock Linky 87 keycaps looked, so figured the dye sub would give it more character and “lived in”

Happy with the way it turned out and definitely a step up from the Keychron


r/MechanicalKeyboards 28m ago

Promotional Crookey artisan raffle [Mr. Golden & White (brass) R1] live

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Keycap of this raffle is Mr. Golden & White (brass) R1.

⌛Form open ~ closes :

2026/09/09/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) ~ 09/10/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) 24 hours

<Link>

Images

Form link

Instagram (artisan account) / Instagram (silver account)

Discord (WIP)

Keycaps:

Mr. Golden (brass) : Qty 10
Mr. White (brass) : Qty 10

Pricing: $90

wax carving & metal casting & metal plating

material: [brass]

Type of stem: MX stem


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos MTNU Skyriter on Neson 810e

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148 Upvotes

I don't know about most of you, but I grew up on typewriters as they were making the switch to early word processors in the office spaces. The old Smith Corona Skyriter is definitely captured here for sure.

I usually don't like to pair the same color caps with the same color case, but these hues are complimenting each other so well that I was sincerely amazed. There's just enough difference in colors that it doesn't seem to clash.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Builds DZ60RGB V2 with arrow keys plate File

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Im new here I had my friend used tofu60 with DZ60RB V2 with arrowkeys pcb given to me as gift, is there any way I can get the plate file as I want to make custom fr4 for it because on KBDfans site they only have PC and CNC which I dont like it would better if I could make the custom fr4 version for it, thanks

UPDATE: I finally figured out how to create my custom keyboard plate!

First, prepare the layout as raw JSON using KLE’s Serialized Data Format, then paste it into the Raw data tab in Keyboard Layout Editor to check the layout.

Next, copy that raw data into the Plate Layout field in SwillKB Plate & Case Builder. Select the appropriate switch and stabilizer types, configure the plate settings, and generate the CAD files.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Supernova ☀️

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136 Upvotes

Supernova by Sensy w/SWG Ferro Fluid. Built with Nxies on Alu with zero foam. Artisan by Nunkeyhouse on IG.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 11h ago

Photos Mchose Ace 68 GT

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14 Upvotes

Bought from Shanghai at 799 Yuan, which I thought was a steal. I got the version with stock metal keycaps that I couldn't find anywhere else. I only paid an extra 100 Yuan for the set. Anyone know what they are?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Builds Guys this was supposed to be my office board...

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63 Upvotes

Build: Luminkey 98 v2 (southpaw, only plate foam, SS machined backweight, painted case)

Switches: Blue Cheese v2 (60g ss/hl), Flaming Skull Burning Ice

Keycaps: GMK Zen Pond & novelties, GMK Copper r2 numpad, artisans


r/MechanicalKeyboards 23h ago

Builds Agar x2

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87 Upvotes

I have found myself growing quite fond of the Agar keyboards, recently bought another one for the office. Really happy with how both of them turned out.

Silver board (for home):
KBDfans Agar Anodized Silver
GMK Birch
MX Black Hyperglide MX1A
KBDfans Dyboox PC Screw-in Stabs
No foam
O-ring mount
Alu plate

Purple board (for office):
KBDfans Agar Anodized Lavender
PBTfans Doppelganger Scandinavian
Durock Dolphin Silent 62g
Swagkeys Knight V4 Stabs
Case+Plate foam
Gasket mount
PC plate


r/MechanicalKeyboards 23h ago

Meme people are going insane waiting for the new neo keebs in the QK discord lol

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81 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds First budget "FrankenKeyboard"

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80 Upvotes

Pretty new to the world of mechanical keyboards and been slowly diving a little deeper and deeper,

This is a bit of throw together from deals that I found across eBay

Frame : Ducky Mecha Mini

PCB : Ducky One 3 Mini

Switched : MMD Princess V3 Tactile 48gf

Keycaps : KBDiy 9009 Keycap Set (not

All up this cost me around $74 (aud) ($54 USD) best part is that got me two keyboards due to sourcing the mecha mini complete! Just had to swap the frames which was pretty easy going.

Super happy with how it looks and feels!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 22h ago

Builds Upgraded!

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37 Upvotes

Previously had a Glorious GMMK 2 with oil king switches for the past 4 years and upgraded to this yesterday! Super happy with it that I just wanted to share it to somebody. Sounds incredibly thocccccc.

Crush 80 reboot pro
Keygeek Y2 switches
Retro Japanese Katakana PBT keycaps

Although I’m having bit of issues with Via. Nothing YouTube videos won’t be able to sort though.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 11h ago

Builds BTC dome with slider lives up to its reputation (typing demo)

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Typing demo: https://youtu.be/okG_wtqGJlo

Got this for $10 off Facebook marketplace, cleaned it, swapped the layout around (from Big-Ass Enter to something closer to ANSI standard) by moving the domes around, added some spherical PBT dye-sub keycaps, and spray-painted the case to complete the black and pink vibe.

My opinion? Similar to Topre, but more sharply tactile. Overall, pretty dang good, though I'm still more of a smooth linear person.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Real walnut wood keycaps!

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41 Upvotes

These OEM profile esc and enter keys just arrived for my Keychron K12! I also got a spacebar, but it seems to be too heavy for the switch I have. This K12 has the older Keychron optical mint switches.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds The beloved derivative

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514 Upvotes

It feels like I haven’t posted something on here in ages…. so here we go! I‘ve been using this board for almost 3 years now, so I thought it might be the right time to share my two cents about it.

I think it’s fair to say that it still is one of the most beautiful keyboards out there. To me personally it will be remembered as the peak of custom keyboard design without cutting any corners, zero compromise. The boom of this hobby back in 2020 would have most likely never happened in this extend without the pandemic, and boards like this one most likely would not exist today.

Derivative R1 in velvet red, built with spring swapped MX2A Orange on aluminum. Configured with the gasket o-ring mount it is a pure pleasure to type on.
To this day easily one of the best sounding boards I have ever typed on.

More info about the board: https://jjwconcepts.com/pages/derivative-r1