Keyboards
Custom mechanical keyboards are more than just input devices - they're art.
The core components of a custom keyboard consist of the chassis itself, the switches, the switch plate and keycaps. Every component choice and modification impacts the final sound and feel.
The experience building them to using the finished piece brings joy and it never gets old! You've created something that's unique and personal.
How it started
As with many others, building custom keyboards was a hobby I picked up around COVID. You watch one Taeha Types video and next thing you know, you've gone down a rabbit hole.
I decided to document my collection so if you'd like to geek out, continue reading!
Mode Designs
Sonnet
Summary coming soon...
Build Specs
- Keycaps: GMK Dolch R5
- Switches: Gateron Melodic (stock)
- Stabilizers: TX AP Rev 3 (black, clip-in w/ shims)
- Plate: Polypropylene Full Plate
- Case: Blue gray (top) / Silver mirror (accent), Brass (bottom) / Brass (weight)
- Foam: None
- PCB: Hotswap
- Notable Mods: Force break, polyfill
Mode Designs × Mod Musings
Encore Series 2
Summary coming soon...
Build Specs
- Keycaps: GMK CYL Extended 2048
- Switches: HMX Hyacinth V2 (stock)
- Stabilizers: Swagkeys Knight v2 (clear, clip-in w/ shims)
- Plate: Aluminum plate (full)
- Case: Crema (top) / Walnut (accent) / Copper (bottom)
- Foam: PE foam, plate foam
- PCB: Hotswap
- Notable Mods: Force break
Mode Designs
Envoy
Summary coming soon...
Build Specs
- Keycaps: GMK Monokai Material
- Switches: HMX Xinhai (stock)
- Stabilizers: Gateron Ink v2 (smokey, screw in)
- Plate: Aluminum plate (full)
- Case: Mirage (chassis) / Walnut (accent) / Copper (weight)
- Foam: None
- PCB: Hotswap
- Notable Mods: None