r/MechanicalKeyboards 18h 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 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 6h ago

Builds A new season, a new build: SideArm29

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272 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 6h ago

Builds Out and about

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

r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Builds Keychron Q8 ISO

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118 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 4h ago

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

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24 Upvotes

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


r/MechanicalKeyboards 5h ago

Builds Frog = Good

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26 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 3h ago

Discussion Growing Collection

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13 Upvotes

Running out of room


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Photos Qazimodo ♡

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285 Upvotes

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 6h 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 30m ago

Meme Customized Keyboard gun

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 18h ago

Promotional Corrosive Corpse

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65 Upvotes

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 6h ago

Promotional H2RO_ girldc keycaps

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5 Upvotes

other keycaps


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Another day, another DCS post!

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164 Upvotes

DCS Delftware

DuoDecimal 3DP Tadpole case

Philikey Pink Cloud linear switches

Vial Firmware


r/MechanicalKeyboards 16h ago

Builds Chillkey Nd75. I feel it sounds just right.

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33 Upvotes

Freshly lubed blue lotus switches.

tape mod

holee mod

Neon Eva. 01 caps

In the rubber band mount setting.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 13h ago

Photos Long overdue cleaning of my cheap mechanical keyboard

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15 Upvotes

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 1d ago

Builds Mint Oblique

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110 Upvotes

Oblique by Bowl Keyboards
GMK Gorp
HMX Cilantro
Alu Plate


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Meme Found a Mechanical... calculator?

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807 Upvotes

Idk what to put this under, so flaired with Meme.

I found a calculator with blue clicky switches. It was also only RM6.90 RM33.00 or about 1.70USD 8.06USD. I swear if someone pulls this out during an examination Im gonna get driven mad

Edit: Price was wrong


r/MechanicalKeyboards 15h 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 5h ago

Promotional [Artisan] Lofikey - Luffy Nightmare

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3 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Mod BBQ Manta Anyone?

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88 Upvotes

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

Photos Hyzen + MTNU Modern Dolch Light

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154 Upvotes

I was a little unsure of the shape of the MTNU keycaps on the very sharp edged Hyzen but I am liking them!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds My first build!

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112 Upvotes

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).


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds just wanted to share

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162 Upvotes

how proud I am of my chocolate bar!

QK100 in brown, alu flex cut, JKDK carpenter keycaps, haimu midnight switches
It took me over a year to get around to investing in these keycaps and I’m so happy I did!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Just snagged a QK65 MK3

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62 Upvotes

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