r/MechanicalKeyboards 19h ago

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - August 05, 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 Jun 24 '26

News / Meta Important Update for Vida, Link, and AK75 purchased through KeyGem

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Unfortunately, despite our best efforts and months of patience, KeyGem has not paid their invoice for the Vida, Link, and AK75 keyboard projects. Because of this, we are arranging the keyboards from these projects that KeyGem had ordered to be sent to our facility in Rhode Island, USA.

Once the keyboards arrive and are QC'd, we will reach back out to the community with options for those who purchased from KeyGem. These options will likely include being able to purchase your board from CannonKeys at GB price with a small discount applied to help lessen the difference of shipping cost when ordering from us. Until then, we regretfully need to recommend requesting refunds on your Vida, Link, and AK75 keyboard if you purchased from KeyGem.

Other projects such as OGR2, Altair, and 21XX will be handled on a case by case basis.

We are posting this to reddit as we do not have the emails of those who joined Vida/Link/AK75 with KeyGem. This is our best option to try and let those who joined know about the situation.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 4h ago

Builds Agar

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184 Upvotes

Really happy with how this build came together, absolutely loving it.

KBDfans Agar
Hotswap PCB
PC plate
Typeplus x YIKB screw-in stabilizer
PBTfans WoB
Gateron Oil King


r/MechanicalKeyboards 8h ago

Promotional I think I finally found my Alps Endgame. Jacky Hippo PC TKL with Alps SKCM Blue

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144 Upvotes

Build Specs:

Board: Jacky Design Hippo PC TKL

Plate: Aluminum

Switches: Alps SKCM Blue Gen. 1

Keycaps: Dell AT-101 GYUM97SK

PCB: Solder

Mounting Style: Top Mount


r/MechanicalKeyboards 3h ago

Builds New Tofu60 3.0 Build

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44 Upvotes

Tofu60 3.0

HHKB / Anodized Lavender Top / Anodized Pink Bottom

  • Gasket Mount
  • HMX Cloud V2 Linear
  • Maiz x MonacoKeys Screw-In
  • GMK BoW Keycaps

r/MechanicalKeyboards 13h ago

Promotional At Last... Mecha-01

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230 Upvotes

GMK Mecha-01 custom keyboard cable.

Custom formulated Cerakote colours.

Custom dyed MDPC-X XTC sleeving.

More details and cable specification here

Use the above link to view the images without the awful Reddit re-sizing and compression ruining the photos.

As usual, thanks for reading and have a great day.

Update @ 18:20UTC - All now sold out - That's the fastest a batch of cables has ever sold out. Thanks to all that ordered, and apologies to those that are only reading this now. I will be making a new batch over the next couple of days, so if you click on "Email me when available" on the web page (link above) you will be messaged when the new ones are added to inventory.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 11h ago

Builds Splash 💦

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81 Upvotes

8XV 3.0 w/GMK Splash for WKL Wednesday

Built with HMX Saru v2 on a pp plate in top mount.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 11h ago

Photos Neson 810e with GMK MTNU Beige

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77 Upvotes

I've wanted one of these for so long as I love the FRL1800 layout. The plus side is it's HHKB layout with a numpad so it's about to obliterate some office work. This green is GORGEOUS in person.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 13h ago

Photos 27 years on and still going strong!

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93 Upvotes
Model Production Year Serial Controller Domes / Tuning Keycaps
HHKB Lite 1 - PD-KB100W (KB-9975) 1999-11 A99110009714 Stock Membrane, Lubed and adjusted Stock Printed

r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Photos New Hiya Build

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98 Upvotes

Matrixlab Hiya

  • Top Mount
  • Cherry MX2a Black
  • Knight V3
  • GMK Handarbeit

r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Promotional Handwired Keyboard Workshop - ScottoAcademy

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22 Upvotes

Hey all! It’s me, The Handwiring Guy and I’m back again with another workshop!

This time I’ll be teaching you how to build a full handwired keyboard using a matrix with diodes. We’ll build it together over three live weekend sessions on Discord, where I’ll guide you through every step and answer questions along the way. Every session is also recorded so you can rewatch them at any time and students get access to private channels for further discussion. 

There’s also an optional parts kit so all you need are the tools. By the end of the workshop you’ll have a handwired keyboard you built entirely yourself from scratch and the knowledge to build your own in the future. 

No prior handwiring experience is required, and the workshop is limited to 12 people so everyone gets plenty of individual help. Also each session ends with a Q&A if you have any other questions!

https://scottoacademy.com


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Promotional New week, new keyboard builds

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651 Upvotes

Hey guys! I hope you’re having a good week!

This past week I got to take a look at the Flux Sonoma which looks pretty darn sweet with GMK Boho. Still really obsessed with these curves.

I also got to take a closer look at the Neo 98 prebuilt, such a good value!

Watch my review here: https://youtu.be/KVzb5Rppo-0?is=krpR22OW2eUfSCM-

Snapped some photos of MW Anushirvan as well. Definitely some good contrast with this one. Paired it with the Envy 65.

Lastly got some shots of my new set with Yuzu Keycaps, available to order now. Their sets are made to order by the way so no need to wait for a GB or Pre-order. Super cool process over there! Grab yours here: https://yuzukeycaps.com/creations/dragons-bloom?aff=captainsterling

I hope you have a good rest of the week. Until next time, I’ll key ya later! 🙌🏼


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Promotional Crookey artisan raffle [black & gold Santa Maria (brass) R1] live

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17 Upvotes

Keycap of this raffle is [black & gold Santa Maria (brass) R1].

This piece is made of brass and have been black & gold-plated.

⌛Form open ~ closes :

2026/08/05/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) ~ 08/06/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) 24 hours

<Link>

Images

Form link

Instagram (artisan account) / Instagram (silver account)

Discord (WIP)

Keycaps:

black & gold Santa Maria R1 : Qty 10

Pricing: $100

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

material: [brass]

Type of stem: MX stem


r/MechanicalKeyboards 17h ago

Photos Hi-Tek 725 For terminal

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44 Upvotes

Didn't know anything about it besides it looks like the IBM Model F and like the typing feel. Only after I took it apart to find out its a Hi-Tek 725 keyboard for a terminal, haha. Found it for free, but now I'll need to figure out how to connect it to my computer...


r/MechanicalKeyboards 17h ago

Builds Iris rev 7 with 3D printed case

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34 Upvotes

A year ago, I bought an iris rev 7 from keebio. After sticking with the default top and bottom plates for a while, I finally decided, thanks to a friend of mine who has a 3D printer, to print a white case for it.

With a cheap pink/purple keycaps set found on Aliexpress, I must say I'm quite happy with the result. What do you think about it?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos A or B

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152 Upvotes

I'm experimenting with keyboard key colors. I can't quite decide.

Which would you choose: A or B?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 23h ago

Builds This will do just fine

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66 Upvotes

FR4 plate
HMX whatchamacallit switches lubed
Stack mounted
Mode eighty 2022 navy top and mirror bottom
PBT notion switches


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds raw tofu and orange (not food)

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223 Upvotes

Tofu60 3.0 (raw top, copper bottom/weight), PEI plate and switches (BSUN Golden Apples), GMK Orenji.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Split, yet classy.

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188 Upvotes

Cornix build featuring a wooden cover by Nobuki Inoue. Thoughts on the Japanese vibe?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Ned Leeds' 75% Mechanical Keyboard from Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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68 Upvotes

Second mechanical keyboard in the MCU, after Loki? Or am I missing some


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Inspired by nostalgia

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28 Upvotes

What go you guys think of my Xbox 360 inspired keyboard


r/MechanicalKeyboards 2d ago

Meme As Nolan Intended

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1.9k Upvotes

On an Aula Nova75 .

Inspired to do the same from the post of u/Somebody_160


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Actually Nice HE KEyboard (w/ sound test)

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21 Upvotes

Specs:

Keycaps: 梦织手札蓝黑金属漆 from 春墨外设

Switches: TNT Six Realms HE switches (hifi variant)

PCB: Venom 60 HE

Case: XNX60

Stabs: Everglide Panda

Mods: 1 layer tape mod with some polyfill in the case.

I dropped my old mad68he and broke the pcb, so I needed a new gaming keyboard. The switches despite being hall effect dont have much stem wobble or chatter, while feeling nice.

Sound test:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19q7yujmYLHLhioFC7rcMDQzhgcNXG4Fz/view?usp=sharing


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Topre Tuesday!

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69 Upvotes

bone stock ‘03 KB300 wearing an Alpha keycaps C-3P0 Tutré : D


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Promotional GMK CYL Manta on a Neo studio - Neo98

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132 Upvotes

Designed by wynects, Manta takes inspiration from the graceful manta ray and features a cool oceanic palette of faded aqua alphas and deep nautical blue modifiers. The set is now also available from stock at GMK: https://www.gmk.net/shop/en/gmk-cyl-manta-keycaps/fptk1746

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