Everything you need to know
A plain-English deep dive into each decision behind a custom mechanical keyboard — what every option means, and the pros, cons and trade-offs of each. Read freely, or jump straight into the guided builder.
Start the guided buildThe footprint, and which keys make the cut.
6 options
How the keys line up under your fingers.
4 options
The single biggest driver of how typing feels and sounds.
5 options
Can switches be swapped without a soldering iron?
2 options
The shape and height of the keys.
6 options
What the caps are made of and how the letters are made.
4 options
Weight, sound, price and that premium feel.
6 options
How the internals attach to the case — the "bounce".
4 options
From none at all to a full RGB light show.
5 options
Wired, wireless, or the best of both.
4 options
The microcontroller — the keyboard's brain.
4 options
How keys are remapped, with macros and layers.
5 options
Tuning the acoustics — from hollow to deep "thock".
4 options