r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 2h ago

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - October 13, 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 • • 14d ago

News / Meta Important Update for Link Split Ergo Keyboards Purchased Through KeyGem

24 Upvotes

We have fully received and QC'd the Link Keyboards and addons originally meant for KeyGem. Here is what we are offering for KeyGem buyers, and what we need from them to get them their order.

KeyGem buyers qualify for the following

  • Their full order at original GB pricing (USD)
  • A $40 discount per Link Keyboard ordered

KeyGem buyers need to provide us with the following via screenshot/PDF by emailing us at [support@cannonkeys.com](mailto:support@cannonkeys.com)

  • Name and shipping address (we will allow address changes if you have moved, just let us know)
  • KeyGem order number
  • Order date
  • Order contents
  • Email (This must match the email you contact us with)

The keyboards and addons are ready, so once we get everything we need and make the custom discounted orders, they should be shipped out relatively quick. Within a few business days.

Here is some additional information

  • We will hold off selling any extras to the public until October 8th. If a KeyGem buyer contacts us after the public sale is live, we will do our best to get them their order, but we might need to swap the specs of the keyboard or offer different addons. The discount will still be applied
  • If you have an issue with your order, you will be treated the exact same as if your original order was made on CannonKeys.com. This includes support should you have questions about your order/keyboard, or run into any issues.
  • KeyGem buyers can remove items from their order, but cannot add items. For example, if the original order had an addon aluminum plate, the plate can be removed from the order but not swapped for a carbon fiber plate. We only have a limited amount of items so this is necessary.
  • If a customer orders a Link Keyboard directly from our website and later requests the $40 refund, we will evaluate the request on a case-by-case basis.
  • We offer delivery duty paid (DDP) shipping to most EU countries, and this discount will hopefully help bridge the price gap between international and domestic shipping.

Thanks for sticking with us,

The CannonKeys Team

We are posting this to reddit as we do not have the emails of those who joined Link with KeyGem. This is our best option to try and let those who joined know about the situation. Original post regarding this process can be found here.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 14h ago

Builds Cutieboy case for cutiepie pcb

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326 Upvotes

Custom designed case for the cutiepie pcb

Case design by me

Print by Dashkeebs

KAM Superuser

HMX Sonja

Fuggler


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 19h ago

Builds Aurum

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685 Upvotes

Aurum w/GMK Black and Gold. Built with HMX Rain on CF. No foams. Artisans by Alphakeys & Landcaps.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 13h ago

Builds A Refreshing Pairing

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240 Upvotes

GMK Ramune arrived today and I threw it on the Sebas right away. Loving this combo!

- Nuxros Sebas PC Light Blue

- GMK Ramune

- HMX Saru V2's

- Alu plate / PCBsnaps

- Consi stabs


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 9h ago

Builds Neo Ergo | Witch girl keycaps

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97 Upvotes

Very first build, surprised how heavy this thing is.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 12h ago

Group Buy [GB] GMK Purple. is now live!

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59 Upvotes

The long wait is over. GMK CYL Purple. is finally live 🍆

Metallic Grey on Pantone Medium Purple-C ABS Double Shot.

Base Kit: $130
Extension kit: $43

GB: October 10th to November 10th 2026
ETA: Q1 2027

Vendors:

UK: Prototypist (lead)
EU: Coffeekeys
US: Bowl
CN: KBDfans
SEA: KTechs
KR: Swagkeys
OCE: KeebzNCables
CA: Deskhero (coming soon)
TR: RationalKeys (coming soon)

GeekHack GB Thread: here


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1h ago

Builds NBW Artisans - Mr Maw x Nebula Effects

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• Upvotes

Topped on Rubrejane

Those tiny teeth ♥️


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 20h ago

Photos 1995 Micron Keyboard Restoration

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227 Upvotes

Pictures do not do the before pic justice- it had at least a millimeter of dust packed up under the keys, worm casings and other nasty stuff in it. Previous owner mustve smoked, it had tons of grime baked into the plastic. Had to scrub every single key and deep clean the board, and the case and keys had to soak to leech out all the grime

Sadly I didn't know it was membrane before I ordered it, but it's my responsibility to care for it. Some of the keys don't press very easily, or only press if you hit the key from the center and push straight down. Can I lube the keys or anything to aid this?


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 11h ago

Builds Athena75 | GMK Yuri | Keygeek Y2

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45 Upvotes

My newest build! This is an Athena75, built with GMK Yuri keycaps (finally, after nearly three months) and Keygeek Y2 switches. I went through 30+ switches before finally settling on these, and I could not be happier. Just wanted to share! 😊


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 14h ago

Builds Geon MAN40 (“MacroArrowNumber 40”)

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84 Upvotes

Geon MAN40 (“MacroArrowNumber 40”)

  • Source:  GeonWorks (South Korea)
  • Case:  Aluminum top (Beige - L9) / Acrylic bottom
  • Plate:  FR4
  • PCB:  hot swap, wired only, VIA
  • Top mount only supported
  • Stabilizer:  Typeplus YiKB (205g0 only, including wire)
  • Switches:  HMX Retro-C
  • Keycaps:  PBTfans 1984 (dyesub PBT)
  • Mods:  none

r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 19h ago

Builds Ortho Boy, my new handwired keyboard

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146 Upvotes

• RP2040 (Pro Micro)
• QMK/Vial
• Kailh Box White V2 (de-clicked)
• Сustom Canon Cat style keycaps (PBS-profile)
• 3D-printed case


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 5h ago

Photos My Nut65 has an LED that only lights up in one color.

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6 Upvotes

Well, with less than a year of use, and not even that consistently, one of the LEDs on the front light bar is acting up and only lights up yellow, and sometimes green. It kinda triggers my OCD seeing it like that. I don't know whether I should sell it and get a replacement or just ignore it, since the keyboard itself still works perfectly fine.

As for getting a replacement, it could be any other 65% keyboard. Still, the thing is, this keyboard isn't even a year old, and it's just this one minor issue. Not to mention that selling it wouldn't be easy either. I don't know, I'm mostly just sharing this here as a little anecdote. Most likely, I just got unlucky.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 14h ago

Builds Spooky Le Bruce

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31 Upvotes

JLC Le Bruce PCB, 3DP case, KAM blanks, Gateron Beer switches.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 16h ago

Group Buy DCS Convenience Store Group Buy is underway!

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29 Upvotes

A keyset Inspired by my local convenience store. Which time and time again has quenched my thirst for aluminum caged caffeine, fueled my king size peanut butter cup desires, and showed me alternative ways to enter extreme amounts of sugar into my blood stream.

Grab a set of your own here! SaberKeebs (US) TypistClub (CN)


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 18h ago

Photos Chosfox Init40 and Geonix 2.5

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39 Upvotes

Two 40s.

Two layouts.

Two awesome.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 22h ago

Builds Purple Reign | Nuxros +84 + GMK NTD

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89 Upvotes

Build:

Board: Nuxros +84

Keycaps: GMK NTD

Switches: WS BIGLUCKY Tactile

Stabilizers: AEBoards Staebies

Plate: Aluminum

Layout: ISO

Luminkey Split Palm Rest


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 18h ago

Builds 'Leftovers' build

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28 Upvotes

Picked up a used GMK67 v2 barebones kit for about USD 22 as a way to use up some of the leftover bits I had lying around.

It's the most satisfying build I've ever done.

  • Completely disassembled and cleaned.
  • Kept/used the included PC plates well as the all the foams (case, plate and IXPE)
  • Tempest mod with basic masking tape (x2 layers)
  • Disassembled, cleaned, tuned, Holee modded and relubed the stabs (Krytox 205g to the housings, TermoPasty silicone/PTFE grease to the wires)
  • Used the (lightly hand-lubed) Akko v3 Blue tactiles I had lying around forever
  • Finished it off with my 'This is plastic' extra thicc XDA keycaps (PBT) from Ali Express

Sweet Baby Jeebus does this sound and feel amazing, I did not expect it to be this good… I'm blissed out right now just typing on the thing. All the components came together in just the right way.

Yes there is thock, but it's mostly marbly with a good dose of 'pop'. A very clean sound. The typing feel is snappy with a round yet positive tactile bump and I think these thick-walled keycaps have helped to eliminate the cheap-sounding bottom/top-out from the Akkos that were present in every previous build.

Marvellous.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Builds Latest Build: 10910

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219 Upvotes

Continuing my adventure by going less keys each builds, this is the latest addition to my builds, a 29 keys unibody keyboard.
Been using it for a month and happy with the result.
Super compact, still maintaining the same layer (minimum adaptation, except for the space key position).
Keycaps: blank MOA jellies
Switch: Outemu Lime v3 - silent light tactile
Handwired QMK


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Builds Snake60 - Fossil edition

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333 Upvotes

Snake60 Fossil edition

Alu plate

HMX Aperol

GMK Boneyard


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 21h ago

Builds Neo80 CU with GMK Hazakura

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32 Upvotes

Neo80 CU Jade with Brass Bottom and Mirror Dusk SS Weight - Glossy-Chamfer Alu Plate - Silicone Gasket Socks Mount - Gateron Harmonic Clicky - GMK Hazakura


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Builds My most recent builds

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190 Upvotes

1st

Oblique R2 w/ alu plate

  • MX2A Blacks SS/L
  • GMK Norse

2nd

Nuxros +84 Classic TKL w/ alu plate

  • L'Orange Linear Switches
  • GMK WOB

3rd

F1-8X V2 Hyperbeige w/ V4 Alu Plate

  • QQ x HMX Pei (Bumblebee) switches
  • KeyKobo Pumpkin Spice Latte

r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Builds TGR Jane V3 Rubrehose/ "RubreJane"

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132 Upvotes

Built with modded vint Cherry MX Blacks on alu plate

Topped with GMK Classic Beige

Pure joy. Building experience and typing feel are beyond my expectations.

This is lovely ♥️


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Promotional KBDfans Dual Layer Keycap Tray for GMK

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48 Upvotes

A proper home for your GMK sets 🏠✨

Meet the KBDfans Dual Layer Keycap Tray – designed to keep your GMK keycaps organized, protected, and ready for the next build.

🔹 Two layers – one for your main keys (98‑key fixed layout + space for extras), one for up to 130 1u keycaps
🔹 Fits Cherry & MTNU profiles – other profiles just need to sit lower than Cherry
🔹 Sturdy ABS body – built for everyday handling and stacking
🔹 Frosted PP outer sleeve – protects against dust and scuffs
🔹 Keeps your original packaging – the sleeve is made to hold newer GMK packaging, so your box art stays safe too

Stack them neatly, find your favorite colorways at a glance, and keep your collection tidy.

Link: KBDfans Dual Layer Keycap Tray for GMK


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Builds Refresh Build: Jean65

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First post here after lurking these past few years.

This project was mostly just a quick refresh build of my old (and first) custom mechanical keyboard build. It started as an Anodized Pine Green Tofu65 2.0. I recently got back into mechanical keyboards after my girlfriend brought it up so while waiting for our new keyboard kits to come in, I decided to give it a refresh.

Specs:
-Tofu65 2.0
-Wuque WS Brown Tactile Switches
-CannonKeys Denim Denim Nouveau
-Tape Mod + Poron plate foam + Silicone Sock Mounted
-No case foam
-Modified + tuned stock stabs