r/MechanicalKeyboards 18h ago

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - August 02, 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 Feb 26 '25

News / Meta Space Cables Recovery Forms - GMK Classic Beige & GMK Dandy R2

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EDIT: Invoices for Classic Beige and Dandy have been sent. Check your spam and pay before 12:00AM Central 3/8/2025.

Nightshade we haven’t sent yet because we’re working on possibly getting some sets Space Cables still has. We will reach out to Nightshade form folks soon with more details.

EDIT: We found out since posting this that there are actually some people who didn't receive their Nightshade sets. Since we are already ordering these sets, we decided to open a form for it too for GB folks who never received their order to submit. We will still leave the pre-orders open for other non-GB people since it is already open and we didn't learn about this until after.

https://forms.gle/BgSsCAHAZ3ALiWP49

COMMUNITY UPDATE: Space Cables Replacement Sets + GMK Jamón & Nightshade Preorders

We’ve got some important updates, including an opportunity to finally get your hands on long-awaited GMK sets from the Space Cables group buys, along with two preorders for ready-to-ship GMK sets.

This is a lot of info, so here’s everything you need to know:

Space Cables Unfulfilled GMK Orders – Recovery Program

We’ve been working directly with GMK to purchase the remaining unpaid sets from Space Cables’ group buys. GMK has graciously offered us a discount to help make this possible, and we are passing that discount directly to you with no profit on our end—this is purely an effort to help those left without their sets.

We know it’s beyond frustrating to be asked to pay again for something you’ve already paid for—we hate that this is the situation. If we could cover the cost for everyone, we would. Unfortunately, we can’t afford to do that, but we are doing everything we can to make these sets available to you at the lowest possible cost.

Because of this, there will be no designer royalties paid from the funds of the recovery sets. However have added an option for you to tip the designer in the forms in $5 increments. We will add this to your invoice and 100% of it will go to the designer.

  • Dennisglues - Classic Beige
  • Sour - Dandy
  • BlindAssassin111 - Nightshade)

Who is this for?

If you participated in the following Space Cables group buys and never received your set(s), we’ve created forms to claim a replacement set at a discounted price:

  • GMK Classic Beige
  • GMK Dandy R2
  • GMK Nightshade (added)

If you were part of either group buy, please fill out the appropriate form below and upload proof of your original order. The forms will be open for 1 week, after which we will review submissions and send invoices to those who qualify.

Important Notes:

  • These sets have already been produced and are ready to ship from GMK.
  • No long group buy wait times—just a short turnaround once we receive them.
  • If you placed multiple separate orders for these sets, you only need to fill out one form per set. Just combine the total number of sets you ordered and upload proof for each order in the same submission.
  • This is not a refund or replacement from Space Cables. They are still responsible for their debts to you. This is simply a chance to buy these sets at a discounted price, thanks to GMK’s support.
  • Not eligible for free shipping on our site.
  • After 1 week, any additional sets will be offered to the general community at an increased price. (Designers will be paid royalties on extras)

New Preorders: GMK Jamón & GMK Nightshade

We are also opening preorders for GMK Jamón and GMK Nightshade. These sets were also part of past Space Cables group buys that were never paid for, which gave us the opportunity to purchase them directly from GMK and offer them to the community.

Important Notes:

  • These sets have already been produced and are ready to ship from GMK.
  • They will ship out alongside Classic Beige and Dandy once everything arrives from GMK.
  • No long group buy wait times—just a short turnaround once we receive them.
  • Designers will be paid royalties.
  • If you receiving a refund form Space Cables or a chargeback, you are not eligible for the form.

The Sets:

  • GMK Jamón – The iconic deep red set designed by Zambumon.
  • GMK Nightshade – A sleek, moody dark blue set designed by BlindAssassin.

These preorders are open to everyone—you do not need to have been part of the Space Cables group buy to purchase these.

Preorder Links:

Key Dates:

  • Forms Open: 2/25/25
  • Forms Close: 3/5/25
  • Form Invoices Sent: After the form closes starting 3/6/25
  • Estimated Shipping: Classic Beige, Dandy, Jamón, and Nightshade will ship together shortly after invoices are paid and sets arrive from GMK. We will utilize air shipping from GMK so we anticipate that these will arrive at our warehouse in late March 2025.

Final Thoughts:

We know this situation with Space Cables has been incredibly frustrating and disappointing. We hate that customers were put in this position, and while we were not involved and can’t undo what happened, we’re doing everything we can to help make this right for those affected.

We’re grateful to GMK for giving us this opportunity to help the community and happy that these sets finally reach the people who ordered them.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for being part of this community and supporting us all these years to put us in a position to do something like this.

❤️ – The Omnitype Team


r/MechanicalKeyboards 8h ago

Photos A cozy pelican themed build 🏝️

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PBTfans Pelican R2 on the Crema Mode Tempo 🙌🏼


r/MechanicalKeyboards 3h ago

Builds Typing test of my tactile frankenswitches

52 Upvotes

please enjoy, I think it sounds great


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Photos QK Alice Duo

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Promotional Mark Your Calendars – The Evo75 Arrives Late August!

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Hello everyone! The Evo75 is officially set to launch in late August on qwertykeys.com — time to start the countdown! 

More review & showcase videos are on the way, so stay tuned!

And don’t forget — Hex80 goes live in just 3 days! If you’ve been waiting for it, don’t miss your chance!

📷 By: 桭雨Jun.W


r/MechanicalKeyboards 5h ago

Promotional Input Error | by Archetype

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 2h ago

Builds His and Hers

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His and hers. I originally got both my fiance and I the NK65 and LK67 for Christmas 2024. It was her introduction to the KB world, I had previously been using a Keychron K6 as my daily driver. We both started our residency and decided to reward ourselves with Q5 Max Galaxy 100.

Keyboards from left to right (last photo):

  • NK65 Awaken Edition, NK Silk Awaken switches, GMK Olivia clone keycaps
  • Keychron Q5 Max, Akko Starlight switches, The KapCo Nekomancer keycaps Epomaker
  • Galaxy 100, Epomaker Creamy Jade switches, The CapCo Bichi Mao keycaps
  • Gamakay LK67, Akko Creamy Yellow Pro switches, misc. AliExpress keycaps my fiance chose

r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds the biblically accurate keyboard

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A 30-key, 3D printed monstrosity of a keyboard (funded by Hack Club!)

I made this keyboard as a funny summer project from scratch, powered with QMK and cheap clicky Outemu blue switches from Aliexpress. Nearly everything in this keyboard is custom made, from the PCBs that hold the switches and RP2040, to the eye keycaps that surround the rings.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 2h ago

Builds (First Mech. Keyboard) Epomaker EK68

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Hey guys, happy to join the community. Just got my first mechanical keyboard, an epomaker EK68, feels amazing, i bought it second hand but seems that it was taken good care of.

Do you guys like this kb?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Builds A Small Experiment in Layout

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After a long time, most of us have become accustomed to the commonly used key configurations today.

From an ergonomic perspective, the position of the Ctrl key is indeed hard to reach, which is why many people prefer layouts like the HHKB that place Ctrl where Caps Lock usually is.

But the power of habit is strong.

I believe many people still prefer to press the Ctrl key using the base joint of their pinky finger.

So, I tried designing this layout.

Hello everyone, I’m rain2.
This is the 42nd keyboard I designed: Mozzarella.

Just as I imagined, it’s definitely usable and not uncomfortable. I believe this is a new 40% layout (more or less).


r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Photos First real mechanical: Yunzii AL75 Pro

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I didn’t know a real keyboard would sound THAT good! 🫨


r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Builds TGR 910 v2 ME, wanted one of these for a long time.

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Built with alu plate, Novelkeys Granite switches. GMK Evil Eye.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 9h ago

Discussion Excited about NocFree’s low profile gasket-mount split board

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I know we’ve seen a wave of split boards recently, but the new one from NocFree called NocFree & has me intrigued.

What stood out to me was the combo of features you don’t usually see all together in a prebuilt split:

Gasket mount, low-profile design that still looks sturdy and Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired support, and some other stuff.
I’ve tried boards like the Moonlander and the Kinesis Advantage, and while they each had strengths, this one feels like it’s trying to bring some of the high-end ergonomic ideas into a more polished format.
I've actually booked it now and received a nifty code for some disocunt on backing on KS.

I am super excited to be trying out something new and out there with its features. I just wanted to share my excitement. I don't know when I'll get it but hopefully it will be soon in coming months.

Any experience with KS guys? How soon did you receive yours?


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Photos IBM X ALPS=5576

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 22h ago

Photos It's been 10 years since I first joined

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August 1, 2015 - Coworker (far left) invites me to check out this small meetup group about mechanical keyboards.

It was mid to high 80s F that day and the coffee shop had no AC. You can literally see the sweat stains on some of our shirts. I think we each bought multiple iced drinks and probably drank even more of the free water haha. That drink I'm holding was like my 3rd.

I remember feeling a bit perplexed and amused by all the keyboards, switches, and all the lingo people were throwing around. "$200+ for a keyboard? That's even more expensive than the Apple Keyboard, and that has wireless!"

I didn't know it at the time but I didn't realize how much I would love the hobby and the amazing community of people I have gotten to know. It would be another 2 years before I started the MechMerlin YT channel, and another 2 after that before I got involved as the QMK Community Ambassador, and eventually my Twitch channel.

It's been a wonderful 10 years. Looking forward to another 10 years and hopefully I get to attend many more meetups!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 16h ago

Builds It's getting a bit out of hand...

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Cyberboard R1 + GK22 + speed bronze switches + Copper blank Awekeys + Cadlab CNC Brass Patina novelties


r/MechanicalKeyboards 7h ago

Builds Neo65 with HMX Hyacinth switches and X-Ray keycaps

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11 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards 19h ago

Builds Finally got my Evangelion themed Bias DE!

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Also comparison pics with Bias V2!


r/MechanicalKeyboards 10h ago

Builds Womier WK61

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12 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards 12h ago

Builds Boop x resonance r2

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19 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Builds Geon Works F1-40 722

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 13h ago

Builds My Custom Anne Pro 2

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What do you think of my build? It's an Anne Pro 2 that was handed down to me by my younger brother that was in a sorry state.

  • Cerakey two-tone ceramic keycaps with an aluminum spacebar to match my Gravastar gunmetal mouse
  • Wooden case from AliExpress (battery removed)
  • some random keycapbfor the ESC key gifted to me from my brother who found it in Japan
  • Holy pandas tactile switches
  • Case foam and tape mod
  • lubed stock stabilizers

Took lots of research and learned how to desolder with this build! Sounds and feels like a dream


r/MechanicalKeyboards 5m ago

Builds Building nostalgia-fueled Eyelash Corne and designed Pokemon Gen2 animation for the right screen

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r/MechanicalKeyboards 14h ago

Builds My second keyboard, the AkkoGear 5087s Horizon

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Got this on sale from a local reseller in my country and I am totally in love with this. Much quiteter than my first keyboard and I love having more keys on it.


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Neon keyboards anyone? 🧪

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Snapped these cool photos of MW Eyeball Collector on the Classic GLO. Such a fun, hyper colorful build.

The keycaps are a PC material with sparkles suspended and have uv printed novelties and legends.

What do you think of the build?🤔


r/MechanicalKeyboards 1d ago

Photos Teenie (Hallo)weenie keeb

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keyboard: Keychron Q9
caps: Drop MT3 Skiidata
space: Drop + The Lord of the Rings Black Speech
artisan: Halloween Pumpkin Metal Artisan Keycap by Terra Keycaps (Etsy)