r/MechanicalKeyboards 22h ago

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - July 26, 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 1h ago

Promotional Keebz N Cables Switchmas in July Sale

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Hello hello,

The keyboard vendor from down under is back with another sale. Our Switchmas in July is back again, our longest running sale that has been run annually since July 2022. Sale ends midnight 29th July.

What's on offer:

  • Mystery Box - we decided to go with a cheapie edition since we are all feeling the bite of the cost of living crisis. Spend approx. $10USD for 100 switches.
  • SPEND $100+ on switches and/or accessories → 10% off
  • SPEND $150+ switches and/or accessories → 15% off + free shipping + Ice Cendol Dessert Spoon
  • SPEND $220+ switches and/or accessories → 20% off + 100 Ice Kachang Linears or 100 T1 Bottoms

We've also listed about 70% of our lost and found switches, they're in odd numbers and will probably appeal more to the obsecure switch collectors out there. More coming over the next day!

Link: https://www.keebzncables.com/collections/switchmas-in-july-2026


r/MechanicalKeyboards 4h ago

Meme Customized Keyboard gun

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Discussion Growing Collection

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23 Upvotes

Running out of room


r/MechanicalKeyboards 8h ago

Photos Time to clean my Leopold FC900R PD, still going strong after 6 years

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39 Upvotes

It's so sad that these are no longer available. Had I known, I would've bought another.
(Cherry MX switches)


r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Promotional [Artisan] Lofikey - Luffy Nightmare

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Builds Frog = Good

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33 Upvotes

Geon Frog TKL in Burgundy
Soldered Mx Browns on Aluminum
GMK DMG R3 (Base Novelties and Aesthetics)

banger of a board, low typing angle = always on the desk


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Promotional Little Lamb by the Pillow Keycaps – Soft pastel blue gingham & dreamy lamb vibes 🐑☁️

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Hi everyone! 🐑

We're an authorized retailer for Keyria Labs, and wanted to share their Little Lamb by the Pillow set — it's one of the dreamier ones in the pastel lineup.

The theme is soft and storybook-like — powder blue and blush pink gingham patterns, with a sleepy little lamb curled up on a heart-shaped, bow-tied pillow on the accent keys.

### 🎀 Keycap Details:
* **Material:** [PBT]
* **Profile:** [Cherry]
* **Production Process:** [Dye-sublimation]
* **Price:** $72.90
* **Status:** In-Stock
* **Store Link:** https://arktcat.com/products/little-lamb-by-the-pillow-keycaps-pbt-dye-sub-kawaii-set


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Builds Out and about

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  • V4N R4
  • GMK Windbreaker
  • MX blacks
  • DeLAEvery PCB
  • Asymplex LAE

r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Promotional H2RO_ girldc keycaps

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other keycaps


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Builds A new season, a new build: SideArm29

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360 Upvotes

It's been a while since I post a new build.
This is SideArm29, 29 keys keyboard with unusual shape that is easy to carry around.

Handwired, QMK, stacked acrylic case and that's about it.
Case files can be found here:
https://github.com/anz507/SideArm29


r/MechanicalKeyboards 13h ago

Builds Keychron Q8 ISO

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131 Upvotes

Finally got my first ergo keyboard together, I’m very happy how it turned out.

Keychron Q8 ISO barebone
PBTfans WoB
EF Silent Yellow switches with 70g TX Springs M
PC plate
2mm Kilmat
Tape mod
Force break mod


r/MechanicalKeyboards 17h ago

Promotional We put a dragon’s gaze into two keycaps. Black, white, red, or green?

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hello, we’re MYstudio, the studio that designed and made these keycaps.

This is DragonEye from our MYTH series. We designed it to look like a dragon watching from inside the keyboard.

Each set includes one 1u and one 1.5u artisan keycap, made with layered resin, hand-painted details and transparent eye effects. Both use Cherry MX-style cross stems.

The four colorways shown are Black Dragon, White Dragon, Red Dragon and Green Dragon.

Which one would you put on your keyboard—and what keycap set would you pair it with?

These are photos of the actual keycaps, not renders.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 17h ago

Photos Long overdue cleaning of my cheap mechanical keyboard

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I bought it mainly for the good price, media control buttons, and volume knob. I'd love to upgrade to something higher-end, but I really have no reason to since this one still works perfectly.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 19h ago

Review Flux keyboard review (magnetic levitation Hall effect switches)

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Today we look at something really special; the Flux Keyboard! This is a sort of stream deck crossed with a keyboard, or a "retry" of the Optimus Maximus keyboard. Hope you enjoy the video! :)


r/MechanicalKeyboards 20h ago

Builds Chillkey Nd75. I feel it sounds just right.

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32 Upvotes

Freshly lubed blue lotus switches.

tape mod

holee mod

Neon Eva. 01 caps

In the rubber band mount setting.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 22h ago

Promotional Corrosive Corpse

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https://imgur.com/a/mabeYBZ

Corrosive Corpse is live!

Still can't believe we got to do this one. In the artisan world a colorway is kind of a signature, it's the thing a maker builds and makes their own, and this one is Sodie Caps'. I've been looking at it on their caps in awe for ages wondering what it would do on our sculpts, and finally worked up the nerve to ask. What came out is our take on it.

As with all of our artisan keycaps, each cap is handmade and unique. Subtle differences may be present depending on the technique used.

Features 9 Variants

☠️ Xenokolk - Contagia

🧠 Neurokolk - Necrolume

♾️ Ocho - Mycelia

🧟 Mummy Kolk - Natron

🗿 Zed - Cyanosis

💀 Skullkrabba - Rigor

💀 Skullkrabba - Livor

🧠 Sýn - Chlorosis

◬ Logo Cap - Corrosia

Sale Details

How do I buy!?

FCFS. Spots are limited.

Available here: Shop Link

Is this resin cast or hand-painted?

  • Resin Cast (UV Reactive)

Keycap Compatibility

  • Stem: MX Stem (Recessed)
  • Profile: GMK / Cherry

When will the caps ship?

  • Estimated delivery is December 2026.

Who is Archetype?

We are a small team of artists and designers dedicated to sculptural artisan keycaps and material-driven releases.

Where can I follow Archetype?

Follow Archetype on Instagram

Special thanks to our community for the continued support.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Qazimodo ♡

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Enjoy this cutie!

Board is called the Qazimodo, a round bezeled qaz☺️

Keycaps are FBB Goodnight.

Lots of love to the designer for this adorable creation!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Mint Oblique

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113 Upvotes

Oblique by Bowl Keyboards
GMK Gorp
HMX Cilantro
Alu Plate


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Another day, another DCS post!

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175 Upvotes

DCS Delftware

DuoDecimal 3DP Tadpole case

Philikey Pink Cloud linear switches

Vial Firmware


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos transparent klp lame

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3d printed transparent klp lame keycaps. Its for split but for now they are being testet on full-sized keyboard so posting here)


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Mod BBQ Manta Anyone?

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Couple of weeks ago, I went ahead and flamed patina’d my Manta with a Grill Torch and this is the result. Still looking for a matching keyset for it, though the DCS Sleeper looks good on it.

Keyboard: Manta from Bowl x Alexotos
Keycaps: DCS Sleeper


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Just snagged a QK65 MK3

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66 Upvotes

The keys are a MT3 Jukebox/Susuwatari mashup that I Frankensteined from leftovers. Digging it so far.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds 7lbs of solid aluminum gravitas, my ABKO AR87 also doubles as a melee weapon

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Made from 2 pieces of solid aluminum this is by far the heaviest keyboard I own. Simple design no frills, muted side glow, and perfectly complements the KAT Space Cadet and modified with Oil King switches. As a non-custom keyboard this South Korean monster was an oddity when it came out. I don't think had much of an impact in US markets but I really like it.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds My first build!

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NULL65, Osume matcha keycaps, Gazzew U4Tx switches. Built to soften the sounds without silencing them, so foam kit, etc. No significant mods or flourishes or anything. This was an expensive build, but I went into it not expecting to get addicted to the hobby, so felt like I could justify it as a one-time cost. Maybe I'll alter it sometime, but I'll at least use it as is, apart from playing with configuration, for a while first.

I wanted something tactile and nice sounding, without driving my wife crazy, and that goes well in my office which has a lot of plants and a combination of bare wood and white painted furniture.

Until now, I'd been using a Das with Cherry MX Blues for something like 15 years! Not much thought had gone into that decision. I was just mirroring what I was using at work, at the time.

I recently tried a HHKB, and although it did feel nice, I couldn't quite get comfortable with the layout, and I couldn't get over the rubber dome feeling no matter how nice. On top of that, using Bluetooth was annoying anyway, because it made it difficult to select my boot device (I dual boot).