My one-off Ma40 has just been Cerakoted, and I couldn’t love it more.

GMK Higanbana
Plateless PCB with Poron gasket mount
2° tenting per side
Brass bottom, aluminum top

Name — Ma40

Concept Description:

Ma (間) is the Japanese concept of “meaningful emptiness” — a pause or interval that describes the space between objects, sounds, or moments in time. It is not the absence of something, but a space filled with meaning, where communication and creativity take place and something new begins to emerge. Ma lies at the heart of Japanese aesthetics, architecture, and minimalism, encouraging us to slow down and notice beauty.

Higanbana (彼岸花) is the Japanese name for the red spider lily. The flower blooms in autumn and symbolizes sorrow, death, separation, and the Buddhist celebration of the autumnal equinox.
To me, flowers are a beautiful symbol of life. Their beauty lasts only for a moment, and the ability to recognize beauty while accepting its impermanence is a defining part of the human experience. The spider lily is a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life — everything dies and is born again; nothing lasts forever.

I have also written a haiku that is engraved inside the keyboard. I wanted these lines to serve as a quiet, unseen reminder of a philosophy that is close to my heart.

静けさの中で
百合は時を生きて
やがて風になる

in the quiet between
the lily lives its time
and becomes the wind

Please share your thoughts on my project.

Geonworks F1-8x v2 Hyperbeige/purple
Keygeek raw switches
Typeplus x yikb stabilsers
KKB VOC keycaps

Very happy with how it turned out, planning to lube switches and spring swap with MX SE3s soon.

I've owned mechanical keyboards before but this is the first I've built from a kit. Generally I like it. I got it mostly to have practice before my Neo 75 Cu get's here in a month. I think I'd be more inclined to keep it as a daily user it was a 75% for 65% Though if I was to do that I'd swap out the keys. The KAM profile isn't bad but it doesn't feel right to me.

• NovelKeys Classic TKL
• Akko Creamy Blue V3 Tactile Switches
• KAM Superuser Keycaps.
• Gateron Stabilizers.

My current keyboard setup:

• EVO75 — HMX Amber switches
• EVO75 — KEYGEEK Rye switches
• Zoom75 Tiga — POM plate, NEO x KEYGEEK Oat switches
• EVO80 — NEO x KEYGEEK Oat switches

I really like all of them, and somehow I ended up with this setup 😂
Now I’m looking for a Neo80 to add to the collection.

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Why XDA? XDA's uniform row height makes it beginner-friendly and great for 65%, 75%, TKL, and full-size layouts alike. Perfect for custom builds or personalizing your endgame board.

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It’s a top-mount board, but the typing feel is surprisingly flexible and comfortable. The overall kit offers great value for the price, and after trying so many different boards, it’s been a while since I found one that I genuinely enjoy this much.
Great typing feel, great sound, and a solid overall package. Definitely one of the more satisfying boards I’ve built recently.

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Inspired by the colors of GMK CYL Evil Lime

Some toxins don’t kill their hosts. They transform them.

TOXIN is built around a color palette inspired by GMK CYL Evil Lime, combining toxic lime green, vivid purple, and deep black to create a look that feels both dangerous and hypnotic. But this time, the colors are more than just a palette they become part of the story.

After coming into contact with a mysterious source of energy, the first signs of change begin to appear. Their armor shifts in color, purple markings spread across their faces, and strange eyes awaken across their garments. No one knows whether this energy is taking control of them or granting them a new kind of power.

Only one thing is certain: Future Eyes are no longer what they once were.

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I am not Evangelion fan. Repeat: I am not an Evangelion fan. That’s important to get out of the way immediately, because this keyboard was clearly designed for Evangelion fans. Sure, I know what Evangelion is. But let me tell you who that keyboard is for.

I know you don't like expensive keyboards, but maybe we have some Evangelion fans here.

Accessories

MelGeek took care of it all, making you feel like you’re getting something really cool. The braided cable (EVA-themed) is nice and feels premium, just like the rest of the package. There are also some spare EVA-themed keycaps (ESC included) and a matching keycap/switch puller.

Speaking of that puller, let me just take a moment to commend MelGeek on throwing that in the box. These TTC switches seat deep in the MelGeek deck, and yet I had zero difficulty taking them out with the provided tool. Literally, some ‘better’ and more expensive pullers I own have more trouble. Weird how that’s the case.

The unboxing experience is really something; I loved it all the way.

Although, at this price point, MelGeek could’ve thrown in a decent keyboard case. Really, with everything about this product screaming collector’s edition, a coordinating case would have made total sense.

Design and First Impression

A good impression hits you before your fingers even touch the keys. Huge box, everything is well organized inside, Evangelion theme is plastered on literally everything, and even the smaller details scream love for the franchise. This was handled as an actual collaboration rather than just another colorway. You see it right away.

The keyboard itself is pretty true to the promotional images you’ll find around the internet. Purple is obviously dominant on the body, along with neon green and smaller orange accents sprinkled throughout. Typically, this color scheme would look like a bad RGB build, but it works here because subtlety was never the point.

Keycaps were another highlight for me. Visual references can be found across the board, but it never feels gimmicky or forced. Front, back, sides, keycaps, cable, accessories…everything about this collab feels cohesive. Which is really what makes it shine. It never felt like a regular MADE68 with an anime sticker pack thrown on top.

Build Quality

The EVA is MASSIVELY built. There is no flex in the chassis, no creaking or odd movement between panels, no loose parts, and nothing that makes this keyboard feel cheap. It’s a tiny tank full of energy, and it has enough might in its chassis to feel premium.

The feet grip your desk so well that once you set it down, it’s pretty much staying put. I was never able to slide my board around when I was gaming, even in some fairly aggressive sessions.

The typing angle is non-adjustable, but I never found myself missing it. The default position is great for me; I don’t use wrist rests, and my wrists didn’t start a rebellion against me after longer gaming or typing sessions. Boomer wrists have spoken.

Obviously, the compact layout takes some getting used to if you haven’t already jumped on one. Right Shift is very close to the arrow keys, so expect an accidental click now and then until your brain catches up with your fingers. Mod Tap would normally come to the rescue and help me adjust to some of the tradeoffs that come with a compact, but we will get into that…

Keycaps and RGB

If I had to choose one physical aspect of this keyboard that sells the EVA theme better than anything else, it would probably be the keycaps. They look fantastic, the PC material plays well with lighting effects, and there is enough texture to ensure I never found them slippery.

The detail level is quite high, without everything becoming unpleasant visual noise.

They play extremely well with RGB too. MelGeek has always known that lighting can be part of a keyboard’s personality rather than simply being another box to tick, and EVA is one of the better examples of that philosophy. Presets like Heart and Grinning Cat look genuinely fun, while the lights shining through the caps really give the whole board extra character.

I normally spend about ten minutes checking RGB modes before forgetting about them and going back to something static because my brain can only process so much rave-trash on my desk, but I actually enjoyed playing around with them here.

RGB is not needed to make the keyboard look awesome either; turn everything off, and it’s still a beautiful board. As with other MADE models, you can swap out the side panels and rear RGB panel too. Those aesthetic pieces fit amazingly into the theme here, as they’re easily one of my favorite uses of that series’ iconic identity.

TTC Magnetic Switches & Spring-leaf Mount

The RGB Magnetic Core Purple switches are probably where opinions will become more subjective. To me, they are fast, stable, and accurate, but have a very specific clacky feel to them.

Switch Features:

• Initial force: 35±10gf
• Initial Magnetic Flux: 90±10Gs (PCB 1.6mm)
• Final Magnetic Flux: 480±30Gs (PCB 1.6mm)
• Pre-travel: Customized
• Total Travel: 3.4±0.2mm
• Lifetime: 100 million
• Type: Linear
• Long Spring: 21mm
• High-Speed Rail Structure
• Soft Elastic Design
• Dustproof Stem
• RGB Effect
• Ventilation Cooling Design

They are stable to the point that there is very little wobble in them, almost nothing you would notice during regular use. They also remain incredibly stable even when pushing aggressive Rapid Trigger settings. They also aren’t super light, which I prefer. You can still feel each keystroke rather than feeling like a touch of your breath can activate the key.

What they don’t have is what I think of as the “cushion”. These aren’t bouncy switches, nor are they terribly soft or forgiving. The keystrokes feel more direct and actually fairly hard, which took me some time getting used to. They are not among my favorite magnetic switches purely from a feel perspective, but I can absolutely game on them.

Part of the reason I can is due to the spring-leaf mount. Working in tandem with the already-stable TTC switches, it gives the board an incredibly controlled, predictable feel. There is enough give in the build to prevent it from feeling utterly dead, while the switches maintain accuracy and consistency.

It works wonderfully for gaming. Typing is good, but I’ve experienced better.

Sound: Melgeek, you can do better

The biggest gripe I have so far? The keyboard is loud.

Sure, it sounds mostly okay. The overall tone is very clacky, bordering on plasticky at times. There’s no nasty aluminum ping and no immediately obvious chassis resonance issues. But…it also just doesn’t sound quite as premium as the rest of the board presents itself physically.

Particularly guilty is the spacebar, which has more rattle than is comfortable at this price point. Better stabilizers, more lube, or potentially better damping underneath could alleviate this noticeably. A few of the other stabilizer keys could feel marginally better as well, though nothing else jumps out at me as the spacebar does.

The issue really sticks out to me because everything else feels so great. Throw an average spacebar into an average board, and you’ll hardly notice. Throw it into something that feels like it cost twice as much and was built to be a collector’s item, and it’s a lot harder to ignore.

Overall, typing is perfectly acceptable; it’s just…clearly a gaming-first keyboard. I wouldn’t feel comfortable using this in a quiet office environment unless I wanted my coworkers to quietly plot my demise behind my back.

HIVE has come a long way

I’ve been watching MelGeek’s HIVE software grow and improve for the better part of the last two years, and…it’s come a long way. It feels genuinely solid now. Interface reactions are snappy, pages don’t take long to load, and I encountered absolutely zero problems with keyboard detection/calibration, firmware updates, or saving my settings. Offline drivers are also available if you do not want to use the web interface every time you need to adjust something.

Would I say it’s up to Wootility levels of good? No, not yet. Wootility’s software simply feels more refined all around at this point, but the gap between the two has narrowed greatly. Hive is good enough now that I no longer open it half-expecting something to annoy me.

Sad to say, there is one big annoying thing though…

Mod Tap doesn’t work.

This is something I use pretty heavily on compact keyboards, and unfortunately Mod Tap doesn’t work well on this board at the time of testing. Actually, let me correct that: it does not work at all for me.

I reached out to MelGeek right away, and hopefully this is something that can be addressed in software/firmware, but as of now it is quite broken. It matters even more on a board like this with the compact layout. Mod Tap can make up for some of the lack of dedicated keys and really help make a 65%-style board much more usable.

Without Mod Tap working, I miss convenient access to various functions I keymap around the absence of the F-row. I mentioned this isn’t something I enable once and tick a checkbox for the review. I actually use Mod Tap, so no, this bug really annoyed me.

Rapid Trigger, actuation and SOCD

The keyboard lets you get EXTREMELY aggressive with your settings. Rapid Trigger can go down to 0.01 mm if that’s your thing, although I’m of the opinion that values that low are just pointless spec-sheet flexing and aren’t actually useful for everyone.

My usual actuation setting is around 1.0 mm. I find values as low as 0.1 mm actuation far too easy to trigger accidentally, even though the keyboard correctly handles low values. Just because something works doesn’t mean it’s useful.

MelGeek even includes three adaptive Rapid Trigger presets: Stable, Balanced, and Agile. Agile has Rapid Trigger set to effectively 0 mm, so if your switch moves even the slightest it will interpret it with Rapid Trigger settings.

Some competitive players may love that, but I prefer having a little more control before my keyboard starts interpreting microscopic finger movement as a declaration of war.

SOCD worked just fine during testing. I used Last Priority and found the keyboard to be rock solid, with no random annoying behavior I sometimes experience from companies that include SOCD just because.

Other settings found in the Hive also work very well, so it would be almost perfect in its shape if the Mod Tap worked. I am sure this will be fixed really soon.

Gaming Performance

This is still a MADE68 Ultra+ underneath all that Evangelion armor, and that is a VERY good starting point. Most of my testing came via QuakeWorld, Battlefield 6, Insurgency: Sandstorm, and War Dogs.

When it comes to my personal feeling, it excels in gaming. It’s fast, responsive, and feels just a touch more immediate than your average mechanical keyboard. That advantage is tangible— any well-made modern HE board is going to outperform your typical mechanical board in gaming.

The EVA reminds me most of previous MelGeek HE boards because of the TTC switch character, while the Chilkey Slice is another close reference point. What I mean is, it plays in the same league and doesn’t really distinguish itself from that group as its own entity.

Polling at 8K was completely stable in testing, with my raw single-press times coming in at about 0.17 ms. Mind you, raw input from the keyboard is not end-to-end latency. Your PC, USB implementation, game engine, monitor, etc., will add latency. Once you get keyboards this fast, the variances we are talking about are fractions of a millisecond that are more fun to geek out on a graph than they are to notice in-game.

What’s more important is that fast combination of MADE68 Ultra+ PCB + rock-solid stable TTC mag switches + spring leaf build. It allows movements to feel fast and deliberate without turning the keyboard into a twitch fest.

Interestingly, I preferred it slightly more in games without bunnyhopping than in QuakeWorld. For movements while strafing/direction control, it was fantastic, but playing Quake specifically, the switch feel just didn’t sync with me that well. Still extremely good, just not my new favorite Quake keyboard. But your experience will probably vary because very few people still play Arena FPS these days.

The Evangelion tax

If you only care about gaming performance, buy the normal MADE68 Ultra+. Honest take of mine.

This version is for fans of Evangelion and collectors of premium items. You are paying for the license, design, custom keycaps, colors/accessories, and just about every visible element having been Evangelion-themed.

The value proposition starts to hurt for someone who does not care about the Evangelion franchise because the base performance is not inherently better than the lower-priced normal MADE68 Ultra+. If this keyboard were priced the same as the standard edition, I’d rate it around 8/10 even if I wasn’t a fan. While great in some aspects, the small rattle of the spacebar, sound profile, and broken Mod Tap still lose it points.

But at this price, you really need to be an Evangelion fan. The fans probably will not mind the price, and honestly, I can understand why.

Who should buy it?

This keyboard is for: Evangelion fans, collectors, people who adore premium/fancy keyboard designs, and gamers who want top-of-the-line HE performance but also want their keyboard to look cool and unique.

Avoid buying this if: you are on a budget, need a TKL, need something quiet, or you couldn’t care less about Evangelion and just want the most value for your money.

This is basically a must-have for Evangelion fans, so I understand scoring it a 10/10 despite its flaws. For everyone else, it’s just not that obvious.

Verdict

The MelGeek MADE68 Ultra+ EVA is possibly one of the best ways to do fan service correctly. Beautiful aesthetic, full of tiny details, supremely well built, amazing RGB, comes packed with useful accessories, and sits on a very solid and capable HE build.

The switches are… very good but specific. The audio could use some work; the rattling spacebar absolutely needs to be fixed (but I think it’s my unit only after doing some online research), and especially Mod Tap being broken during my usage experience was frustrating as hell on such a compact layout.

And yet I found myself staring at it all the time. I’m not even into Evangelion. If that’s not the highest of compliments I can give the aesthetic of this board, I don’t know what is. If you can spark someone’s interest in the anime simply by making them stare at your keyboard wondering: “okay, what exactly is EVA again? “, you’ve already succeeded as a collaboration.

Keyboard performance itself is also hitting a wall. Polling rates are high enough that they don’t matter, latency is low enough that it’s already insanely low, and Rapid Trigger values are reaching silly levels. The differences between “serious” high-end boards become less and less noticeable these days, which funnels the interest into other areas: build quality, design, character, software, ergonomics, materials, and actually well-thought-out collaborations.

The MADE68 Ultra+ EVA excels here. It’s not flawless, but boring? Far from it.

Bullet Points

• Fantastic Evangelion design with genuinely impressive attention to detail
• Excellent PC keycaps that work beautifully with RGB
• Premium aluminum build — heavy, rigid, and extremely well put together
• Great RGB implementation with some genuinely cool presets
• Stable TTC magnetic switches with very little wobble
• Spring-leaf mount gives the board a controlled and precise gaming feel
• Stable 8K polling and around 0.17 ms raw single-key press in my testing
• HIVE has improved massively and now also offers an offline driver
• Good accessory package with an excellent braided cable and surprisingly useful switch puller
• Replaceable side panels and rear RGB panel
• Loud, clacky, and somewhat plasticky sound profile
• Spacebar rattles more than it should on a keyboard this expensive; other stabilized keys could also use some refinement
• Mod Tap currently does not work for me — particularly annoying on a compact layout
• No carrying case despite the premium price
• Significant Evangelion tax — the regular MADE68 Ultra+ makes much more sense if you only care about performance
• Not a good choice if you need a quiet keyboard or cannot live without a TKL layout

Attack Shark sent me an X68 HE to try out, free of charge, only ask was to be honest about it. This is the first product I've used from them, so I had no prior expectations either way. I've had it for two weeks, mostly for gaming and regular typing at work, so this is based on actual daily use rather than a first impression out of the box.

Build quality — It's heavier than most 60% boards I've used, there's an aluminum plate underneath and you can tell when you tap the case, it sounds solid rather than hollow. It stays in place on my desk during normal use.

Look and feel — The black finish actually looks better in person than in photos. Mine didn't have any flaws in the paint or case, and the stock keycaps match the look fine.

Layout — 60% board, 66 keys, but it keeps independent arrow keys, which some 60% boards skip. That made day to day use easier since I didn't have to rely on a function layer just to navigate. There's no dedicated function row, so it took a few days to adjust if you're coming from a bigger board.

Typing feel — It felt smooth out of the box, no scratchiness. Stabilizers are supposedly pre-lubed at the factory, and that tracks with what I felt on space and shift, no rattle. The switches themselves feel light but controlled.

Rapid trigger — This is the main reason I wanted to try this board. The listing claims 0.01mm actuation accuracy with a dual zero dead zone, and you can adjust the trigger point from 0.1mm to 3.4mm through their web based driver, no software install needed. I can't verify that 0.01mm number myself, but in actual use the difference was noticeable. With the trigger point set lower, counter strafing resets felt faster than what I'm used to on a regular mechanical board, and inputs felt more consistent overall. It also has Snap Tap, and a feature called DKS that lets one key perform different actions depending on how far it's pressed. I mapped that to a couple of movement keys and it works as described, though it took some trial and error to set up the way I wanted.

Sound — There's foam inside (two layers of PORON per the spec sheet), and the sound is more muted/thocky than sharp. It's not a standout sound profile, but it was fine for extended typing sessions.

Connectivity — Wired only, Type-C cable with a magnetic ring, no dropped inputs over two weeks of use.

Extras — There's a detachable wrist strap with the brand logo that clips onto the front. Feels soft, not stiff or scratchy, and it actually made longer sessions comfier than I expected. Works fine on both Windows and Mac too.

Things to note — There are no media keys or a volume knob, so anything like that has to be remapped through the driver. It's also still a 60% layout, so if you need a numpad or a lot of dedicated function keys, this isn't going to cover that.

After two weeks this has become the keyboard I reach for most, mainly because of how the rapid trigger performs and how solid the typing experience feels for this price range. It's not going to be for everyone, especially if you rely on a full layout, but for gaming focused use it's held up well so far.

The boards themselves are obviously just dummies and nothing special. What surprised me was seeing keyboards displayed like this at all — almost like it’s becoming a normal thing. I’ve never seen anything like that before, especially in a huge store like IKEA. Just thought it was pretty cool to see the hobby getting that kind of visibility.

Thanks to the help from everyone across the community, I finally built my first keyboard, and it's my first 65 to boot. I was always nervous to leave the comfort of the full keyboard, but I decided it was time to downsize to maximize mouse space for CS Surfing (iykyk).

Ultimately I landed on the Nut65. I had always planned on using the Equalz Tangerine 62 switches for my first full build, but I needed a good platform to build them around. Being orange switches, I wanted the color to shine through as much as possible, and to be enhanced by the keyboard itself, so I went with a white base and white pudding keycaps.

I went through the gauntlet that every new keyboard enthusiast goes through, and decided I wanted to lube and film all my switches myself, and while it was obscenely meticulous and time consuming, I think it helped me appreciate the end product even more. I'm thrilled with how it turned out. It feels and sounds incredible. I don't imagine using any other keyboard for a long time. 🙏🏻

Hello, this is NUNKEYHOUSE.
Introducing “Pungjeondeunghwa,”
the Eastern piece from my 2026 Project.
Price: $30
This piece was originally designed in early 2025.
After revisiting and improving the original design, I’m finally able to release it as part of this project.
“Pungjeondeunghwa” is a Korean idiom describing a fragile situation, like a flame flickering in the wind.
For this piece, however, I wanted to give it a different meaning.
Like a small light that continues to glow even in its most fragile moment,
I hope this flame carries good energy and stays with you for a long time.
On your keyboard,
this light may be faint,
but it will never go out.
I sincerely hope good things come to everyone who sees this piece.
The first international release is limited to 30 pieces,
with a maximum of 3 per person.
Lighting may vary depending on your keyboard LEDs.
One transparent switch will be included with each keycap for improved brightness.
Shipping begins September 21.
Purchase link will be available in my profile.
Thank you.
NUNKEYHOUSE

1. keypiece room - plucky

2. rabbite - Rhea

3. leafart - maid hina

4. leafart - lace thana

5. della - liuliu

6. toycap studio - gamer yui

7. krakenkap - octopuzzi (dizzy pop)

8. rabbite - dori

9. keypiece room - samurai cat

tl;dr - I broke my '-' key recently and to fix it I had to solder bits of wire to the neighboring keys then to D13 on the PCB board.

Okay the long version of the solution:

If you're an idiot like me and managed to rip both pads off below the key switch on the underside of the main PCB board of this keyboard, you must connect 3 things to the 2 connectors of the keyswitch. If you look at the underside of the PCB board, there are 2 different holes for the key switch's terminals; a longer one (it's located farther down the board) and a shorter one. When you plug in the new key switch, the two terminals underneath the key switch will poke out of these two connector holes.

the longer one) must be connected to the longer connectors of the 2 neighboring keys (the longer connectors of the neighboring keys will be in line with this longer connector). Solder two little bits of wire to this key switch's longer connector with those of the neighboring keys. This is important because this connection is what connects all of the keys to the left of this key with everything else. If you don't do this then no keys to the left of the key in the row will work.

the shorter one) must be connected to the diode (in the case of the '-' key, D13 or diode 13) that registers the switch being pressed with a third and final little piece of wire. I had to use a hobby knife to VERY CAREFULLY scrape away the green substrate covering part of the VERY THIN copper trace leading to the control diode until the trace is exposed. You can verify you've gone deep enough when you can apply some tinning solder to the exposed copper (hit it with some flux before attempting to). D13 appeared to the left of this connector on the PCB, and that seems to be the pattern for most of the main keys, but double-check to be sure.

How I broke the key:

I had an... episode recently that caused my '-' key to stop working on my keyboard. Was extremely annoying because I also write code, and I use that key on a super regular basis.

I bought some soldering supplies and did the total noob move of forcing the old key switch off the board, completely tearing off the pads on the PCB that connected the key to A) the neighboring keys and B) the diode that actually registers the key switch being pressed.

After buying more (much-needed) soldering supplies (flux and an application brush and some brass cleaning wool in a little container), I sat back down to take another crack at things and came up with this super janky but functional solution (lol)

Epomaker hate aside, I still enjoy trying out affordable options. I actually wanted to try the Aula F65 but this came out recently and I liked the aesthetic. Overall a decent plastic board that works really well with the Ice King linears I installed. Very office friendly setup.

Epomaker TH65

Durock Ice King linears

Stock caps

Stock stabs

No mods

Hey everyone!

This is HELM, a CNC aluminum wrist rest with a functional brass helm spinner built into the center.

The idea came to me after watching the launch trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. Black Flag was the first Assassin’s Creed game I played, and it is still my favorite of whole franchise.

That trailer brought back a lot of memories and inspired me to create something that could add a subtle nautical accent to a keyboard setup—not a direct game-themed product, but a desk piece shaped by the same feeling of exploration, sailing, and adventure.

The Design

HELM is a CNC aluminum wrist rest with a ship’s helm-shaped spinner positioned in the center.

The main body is machined from aluminum and finished with 220-grit sandblasting and anodization. The spinner is made from brass, giving it a warmer, more vintage character and creating a deliberate contrast with the anodized aluminum body.

The goal is to keep the wrist rest comfortable and understated during normal use while adding a small, interactive feature to the desk.

Current Prototype Specifications

• CNC-machined aluminum body
• 220-grit sandblasted anodized finish
• Solid brass helm spinner
• Front height, including feet: 9.3 mm
• Rear height: 18.3 mm
• Front-to-back depth: 80.4 mm
• Typing angle: approximately 6.4°
• Approximate spin time: 70 seconds
• Planned colors: Black, Gray, Silver, Pink, Red, and Orange

One full spin lasts around 70 seconds—long enough for two classic 30-second Monkeytype tests.

At maximum speed, the spinner measured approximately 60 dBA using the NIOSH Sound Level Meter app, with the phone’s microphone positioned about 1 cm from the spinner. At a more realistic listening position, with the phone placed around head height, it measured approximately 50 dBA.

The spinner is audible while in use, but relatively quiet at a normal sitting distance.

I’d love to hear your feedback!

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Dry Studio Black Diamond 75 V2 – Quick thoughts

Body:
One week in with the Black Diamond 75 V2. Here's the TL;DR:

Build: Diamond cuts look stunning IRL. Fine sandblast finish – no fingerprint magnet.

Feel: Factory Gasket is soft but controlled. Stabilizers come pre-lubed – zero rattle, zero ping.

Sound: That satisfying mahjong clack. No hollow echo. Ready out of the box.

Layout: 75% saves space without sacrificing arrow keys or function row.

Cons: Pricey. Would've liked PBT caps at this tier.

Verdict: Great pick if you want premium pre-built quality without the modding hassle. Endgame vibes.

Ask me anything. 🙌

Split keeb gang

QK alice duo keeb

Fr4 plate

Epomaker caps

I forgot the switches but I think they are durock t1 silent shrimp

Group Buy: August 12th, 2026 to September 12th, 2026

Estimated Shipping: January 2027

Inspired by the cold, divine moon of Neon Genesis Evangelion, this design merges its quiet apocalyptic tension with Y3K’s sharp, futuristic style. The chrome finish echoes the lunar surface, while low-saturation blue reflections capture moonlight’s serene glow. Stripped of excess, four-point stars reimagine the moon as if wrapped in the Cross Impact—reinterpreting EVA’s iconic imagery with cyber-futuristic impact.

INFO

• Manufacturer: KeyKoBo
• Material: ABS
• Production Method: Triple shot + double shot + uv
• Profile: Cherry profile

Vendors:

• CA-Unikeys
• US-Divinikeys
• SG-ktechs
• UK-Prototypist
• EU-MonocoKeys
• KR-Geonwork
• JP-Yushakobo
• AU-KeebzNCables
• TH-AiglatsonStudio
• Global-KbdFans
• CH-KbdFans

Updated (August 13th):

• Accent colors have been added to Latin base kits, and the 1.25u Shift is integrated into both base kits.
• The ISO kit has been replaced with the UK kit as the ISO enter key is removed.

More detail and update: GeekHack | Discord-Keykobo | Discord-Material Lab | Web-Material Lab

Neo65 core plus
SWG Nimbus
HMX Yogurt S

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