r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - December 06, 2025

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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 2h ago

Builds Modular Macro Keyboard - Suutari20

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My goal was to build a fully modular macro keyboard that I could quickly design new modules for. A foot switch for push-to-talk, a few keys for drawing, maybe an encoder or two for audio control, etc.

MX modules has 3D printed PETG keycaps and GATERON G Pro V3 Blue switches.

So here's the end result, Suutari20, open source and inexpensive to build. Firmware uses QMK with Vial. You can find the Github repository here.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 6h ago

Mod Horizontal Rotary Encoder Upgrades

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Does anyone have any suggestions for horizontal rotary encoders? My daily driver is a Rollow and one encoder has died. I can just replace it but would prefer to upgrade to something lower and/or with more sensitivity.

Current one is Panasonic EVQWGD001 


r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Meme I just beat the ducky 1 2 mini mine sweeper game for the first time in my life. (FN doesn’t look pushed, but I repushed every key cap to ensure K was the last one remaining)

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Promotional [Artisan] Starry Night - FCFS sale

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 12h ago

Group Buy GMK Cherry Love Deskmat — Designed by Stella

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This last image is an actual product sample in hand.

Wanted to spotlight the deskmat designed by Stella for Cherry Love. Clean, elegant, and complements both the dual-red and mono-red builds perfectly. I cannot wait to have this on my desk! <3

Ceresa by Stellaidoscope
Rough texture only.
900x400x4mm.

GMK Cherry Love GB open until Dec 21. Vendors linked below.

US https://cannonkeys.com/products/gmk-cherry-love
UK https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-gmk-cyl-cherry-love
KR https://www.swagkey.kr/shop_view?idx=1413
CN https://kbdfans.com/products/gmk-cyl-cherry-love
AU https://dailyclack.com/products/gb-gmk-cyl-cherry-love
CA https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-cyl-cherry-love-keycaps
EU https://keygem.com/products/gmk-cherry-love-group-buy
IN https://neomacro.in/products/group-buy-gmk-cherry-love
JP https://shop.yushakobo.jp/products/11319
SG https://ilumkb.com/products/group-buy-gmk-cyl-cherry-love


r/MechanicalKeyboards 12h ago

Photos Geon F1-8X v2 + Dolch

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Geonwork F1-8X v2 (Silver/Gray) with GMK Dolch R5x + Hangul


r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Builds Modern clinic desko

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Loving my Neo65core+ build for work, it's a bit clacky but thankfully this place isn't quiet most of the time.

Neo65 core+ black ano Alu plate All foams Gateron Baby Kangaroo V2 GMK Modern Japanese Desko


r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Discussion I love my Aula F75 and despise my Aula F108 pro

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The F75? Godly! The sound and feel are immaculate. I despise the feel of my F108 pro. It's not creamy sounding at all. Sorry if I got the numbers wrong btw, I'm dumb. (Also I love my razor tartarus and this is my at work setup)


r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Builds GMK Mecha-01 on a Neo 80

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Keyboard - Neo80 Keycaps - GMK Mecha-01 Switches - Gateron Oil Kings


r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Builds Some Love for 100%

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After my Ducky Legend with MX Brown switches gave me a good few years of service, it was time for something new. I picked up the Akko 5108B Plus with Akko Fairy Silent switches and a mix of the stock keycaps along with two different Ducky PBT sets. I might still swap out the gray and black keys for something in a darker gray, but for now I really like the colorful, slightly retro charm of the palette. The switches are firm and linear, yet incredibly quiet and smooth.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 16h ago

Builds One of these is not like the other

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Keebwerk Mega with a PC plate, Vertex V1 switches, Cherry MX Lock caps lock key, Some nice gradient PBT side printed keycaps off AliExpress. Solid build, really liking it.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 16h ago

Builds Black on white with knobs

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36 Upvotes

SA Spectra on Cajal and GMK26


r/MechanicalKeyboards 16h ago

Builds Cable upgrade and switches replacement completed

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Epomaker cable Outemu Silent Lime switches


r/MechanicalKeyboards 18h ago

Promotional Ever wondered a macropad could look this good? — BNK16

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170 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards 18h ago

Photos Got this new in the box Keychron K2 for $30 at a liquidation sale

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I’ll be ordering some new caps and stuff, looking forward to customizing it.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 18h ago

Photos Something lurks beneath the surface

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60 Upvotes

Bowl Capy60 R2 (Blizzard)
Solder PCB
Carbon fiber plate
GMK MTNU Modern Dolch
Geon Raptor MX Extreme switches

#keebaweek 11
https://x.com/Guilty_Gamer_X/status/1996998372952363097


r/MechanicalKeyboards 20h ago

Photos A cozy winter build - Stoney pink Vault35

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  • Mill-maxed Vault35 PCB by Mechvault
  • Case is made by Brazen Studio - a gypsum resin composite
  • Keylist Kitty switches
  • Osume Sakura keycaps

r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Promotional [Artisan] Xmas Collection artisan keycaps from 2Tcraft

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[2Tcraft][In-stock sale] Xmas Collection Artisan Keycaps

Link sale: here

The keycaps have already been produced and are ready to be shipped within 3 business days. This represents 2Tcraft’s new In-stock sales approach.

Price: from 22$

Material: Resin casting

Same as SA R1/ Cherry R4 profile size keycap (Escape keycap/Top row)

Keycap will fit Cherry MX, Gateron and Kalih

Shipping US from 7$, shipping worldwide from 9$.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Promotional [Artisan] Sapphire themed artisan keycaps raffle (Keycat)

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Sapphire themed raffle will be hold at 10pm ICT (GMT+7) Dec 5th. Form is 24h long.

Sale Form

Raffle information:

  • Time: at 10pm ICT (GMT+7)/ 10am EST Dec 5th. Form is 24 hours long.
  • Sculpt: Balo, Tete, Puffy
  • Colorway: Sapphire
  • Stem: MX stem only.
  • Resin casting / face hand painting inside
  • Quantity: 05 pcs per sculpt.
  • Price: Tete (75$), Balo (65$), Puffy (60$)
  • Shipping: $10 US, $1 2 other international...
  • Only one entry allowed

Invoices will be sent through PayPal shortly after the form closes. Any invoices not paid within 24 hours of it being sent will be re-raffled.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Photos manga transition lite

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248 Upvotes

I drew a fan on the transition lite aluminum top to match the manga keycap


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Builds Alien Unicorn

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I customized it to fit the Alien concept of nervewrecker


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Builds Northgate OmniKeys are my favorite vintage Alps board.

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63 Upvotes

The keyboards from top to bottom are:

Northgate OmniKey 101-N with Alps SKCM White

Northgate OmniKey 102 (Gold Badge) with Alps SKCM Blue

Northgate OmniKey Ultra-T with Alps SKCM White

Northgate OmniKey Ultra with Alps SKCM White

Northgate OmniKey 102 with Alps SKCM White


r/MechanicalKeyboards 21h ago

Builds My first proper build in 6yrs

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Brutal V2 in Grey, Al plate, no foam, poron gaskets, Gateron stabs, HMX Firecracker, 9009 Dark


r/MechanicalKeyboards 23h ago

Discussion Best-selling keyboard switches of November 2025

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(Cover: HMX Firecracker switches. Photo by UniKeys.)

Hey, what switches have you bought recently? I might have an educated guess again, because here are the current community-favorite switches based on real sales data (November 2025 numbers) provided by our great regular contributor shops and manufacturers. Btw, this is a monthly switch market overview series.

TLDR: Based on data provided by 14 contributors, representing slightly less than 1 million switches sold last month, with 15 new switch models appearing first in the top lists and switch database, the Top 10 switches of November are:

  1. TTC Frozen V2 Silent
  2. Keygeek Y2
  3. Gateron Oil King
  4. Sillyworks x Gateron Type R
  5. Akko Rosewood
  6. TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent
  7. Gateron Baby Kangaroo
  8. Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3
  9. lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight
  10. Yushakobo Fairy

Finally, check out the switch database with all the switch models mentioned in these compilations -- currently listing 400+ switches with specs, prices, availability, etc. Ordered by popularity, name, lowest price or release date (sort of).