Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard Released (Hot-Swappable Switches)

[Glorious]

Hey guys,

The Glorious Modular Mechanical Keyboard has now been released and available for purchase. The board has been in development for around 8 months or so and we incorporated several of the feedback and data we collected from the MK communities into this board.  The tl;dr is that the GMMK features a patent-pending design that allows you to easily swap between Cherry, Gateron, and Kailh switches, with thick high quality ABS DB keycaps, aluminum frame, and minimalistic design.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Full modular, mechanical keys - Hot-swappable switches. Easily remove and install any MX-based switch without any soldering. Personalize to what works for you, and use any combinations of switches!
• LED Backlighting - Red LED lights with 7 pre-installed effects, and 1 slot for user-defined effect. Variable animation speeds and brightness settings. 
• Easy Access Hot-Keys - Directly access shortcuts to productivity, internet, and multimedia functions
• Sandblasted Aluminum Faceplate - Professional-grade aluminum delivers a premium look and feel
• Raised Keys, Minimalist design - No visible branding on keyboard to make your battlestation look clean as possible. Raised key design allows you to easily clean your keyboard.

1 year limited Manufacturer Warranty


Price: $99.99 USD [via MFR site][via Amazon Prime]

Link with more details and videos:
http://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/glorious-modular-mechanical-pc-gaming-keyboard-full-size-104-key-gateron-cherry-kailh-switches

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[sony]

The SMD led doesn't interfere with nonsmd compatible switches? So any switches on the market will fit?

[Glorious]

The SMD led doesn't interfere with nonsmd compatible switches? So any switches on the market will fit?

Yep! Any switch regardless of LED compatible or not.

If you want the light to shine through on a particular LED switch that you already own you can always drill a small hole in the housing to let the light shine through.

[tp4tissue]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   how many swaps..

[antftw1]

I'd jump on this if it were TKL. Any plans?

[Leslieann]

I'd jump on this if it were TKL. Any plans?

Seconded.

[Glorious]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   how many swaps..

We tested over 300+ swaps on about 8 production boards and saw no issues (different switches). We don't really expect anyone to swap out that many times, realistically you would probably swap out switches less than 5 times...but its built to last if you really were that crazy .

I'd jump on this if it were TKL. Any plans?

I'd jump on this if it were TKL. Any plans?

Seconded.

Yes there is a TKL version planned, but probably towards early 2017.

[OfTheWild]

Wow this is fantastic. I might have to grab one for work where the 104 comes in handy!
Price is right.

[clappingcactus]

Yes there is a TKL version planned, but probably towards early 2017.

I know this will sound ridiculous considering all the work you're putting in, but I hope there will be a 60% as well?

It would be cool to have a board that I could constantly test on new switches and switch mods.

[dtaflorida]

Sweet, Glorious also sell Gateron SMD switches on their site at a good price too!

I'm waiting for an RGB version.

[klennkellon]

Wasn't there a plate/pcb released a long while back that was compatible with both Alps and Cherry?

[sony]

Wasn't there a plate/pcb released a long while back that was compatible with both Alps and Cherry?

The Planck is alps/mx compatible, as is the new van keyboard, but the pins are different I believe so a hotswapable version would be difficult.

[trillobite]

Wow, this is actually a very nice design. The whole reason why I got into the "MX" mechanical keyboard market, was because of the ability to customize the boards, and replace components. Everything seems to float around the MX style components, as if it has become an established standard (which is good).

While the world seems to be ever pushing into a realm of non-serviceable products, it makes me happy to see the PC gaming market, we are within a new golden era of hardware hacking. 

Btw, have you asked the TekSyndicate to review this keyboard?

[Screwdriver]

I might grab one of these....but will probably wait till a TKL.

[tp4tissue]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   how many swaps..

Hey good point .. 

I am wondering that Myself..

[klennkellon]

There should be a lower priced barebones version that comes with no caps or switches.

[margo baggins]

What happens when the mechanical joint wears out? All mechanical joints do, so if I changed switches a bunch of times and the switches start to not register - what happens? Do I get a new board?

[tp4tissue]

What happens when the mechanical joint wears out? All mechanical joints do, so if I changed switches a bunch of times and the switches start to not register - what happens? Do I get a new board?

Yea I'm looking at that mechanism, it doesn't seem repairable ,  which is why I'm concerned with finding out what their testing shows on the number of swaps..


Also, guys keep in mind..  EVEN if a switch WORKS,  a lose connection at that junction causes electronic CHATTER...  which means that the keyboard may at a -fundamental level- become unreliable..

[kasakka]

What happens when the mechanical joint wears out? All mechanical joints do, so if I changed switches a bunch of times and the switches start to not register - what happens? Do I get a new board?

Sounds like something that would be quite unlikely to happen. I imagine most will eventually settle on some combination of switches that works for them so the adding and removing of switches happens maybe at most a few times per switch type.

[tp4tissue]

What happens when the mechanical joint wears out? All mechanical joints do, so if I changed switches a bunch of times and the switches start to not register - what happens? Do I get a new board?

Sounds like something that would be quite unlikely to happen. I imagine most will eventually settle on some combination of switches that works for them so the adding and removing of switches happens maybe at most a few times per switch type.

Sure that's a possibility   But it'd still be nice to know Approximately what the durability is on the slots.

[mathilda]

Will the switch go out too when I pull out the keycap?

[digi]

"hot-swapable switches" might sound good but how often would you really be swapping them?

Knowing the importance of a solid connection from pcb to your switch lead, I'd prefer the reliability of a well soldered connection.

DUDE PASS ME 4 MX REDS! GONNA CHANGE OUT MY WASD CLUSTER FOR COUNTER STRIKE THEN GO BACK TO BROWNS FOR DOTA 2!

[quake4mhg]

I'll wait till 75%

[Glorious]

What happens when the mechanical joint wears out? All mechanical joints do, so if I changed switches a bunch of times and the switches start to not register - what happens? Do I get a new board?

If this happens to you during your warranty period, then yes.

Btw, have you asked the TekSyndicate to review this keyboard?

Haven't asked them yet, gonna ask Logan if he is interested in a board soon

Yes there is a TKL version planned, but probably towards early 2017.

I know this will sound ridiculous considering all the work you're putting in, but I hope there will be a 60% as well?

It would be cool to have a board that I could constantly test on new switches and switch mods.

Probably after the TKL, not any time soon.

"hot-swapable switches" might sound good but how often would you really be swapping them?

Knowing the importance of a solid connection from pcb to your switch lead, I'd prefer the reliability of a well soldered connection.

DUDE PASS ME 4 MX REDS! GONNA CHANGE OUT MY WASD CLUSTER FOR COUNTER STRIKE THEN GO BACK TO BROWNS FOR DOTA 2!

The idea is to provide an option where you could swap out your switches to another type if you ever felt like trying out a new switch. Yea you could always buy another keyboard, or solder in your own switches. But why buy an entire new keyboard on a switch type you are not comfortable with? And what if I don't want to sit their and de-solder and re-solder all the switches on a keyboard?

Its not a board for everyone, but there are many that could benefit from it.

There should be a lower priced barebones version that comes with no caps or switches.

Perhaps!

Will the switch go out too when I pull out the keycap?

No

I'll wait till 75%

Hopefully early 2017

[tp4tissue]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   APPROXIMATELY how many swaps..

[davkol]

The idea is to provide an option where you could swap out your switches to another type if you ever felt like trying out a new switch. Yea you could always buy another keyboard, or solder in your own switches. But why buy an entire new keyboard on a switch type you are not comfortable with? And what if I don't want to sit their and de-solder and re-solder all the switches on a keyboard?

I've been using a PCB-mount keyboard for testing various switch variants for years. No need for soldering either.

[SBJ]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   APPROXIMATELY how many swaps..

I'm sure they probably don't even know, or if they do they aren't in any hurry to let people know. Which is a shame because it's quite useful information.

[tp4tissue]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   APPROXIMATELY how many swaps..

I'm sure they probably don't even know, or if they do they aren't in any hurry to let people know. Which is a shame because it's quite useful information.

[mrbishop]

from experience swapping switches in and out of plates (i test all my plates when i make them with switches) the little clips switches use to hole themselves to the plate (for dear life) will be damaged when removing them. so i guess the question is does this board hold the switches securely enough to re-use switches once they have been pulled from the plate more than once. if so about how may times in your experience? full switch removal usually happens when swapping key caps. happened to me before.

also when are you going to get Terry Cruze for your mascot?
i ask ... because reasons

[zephyr11]

looks great!

but you DO know that there's already something like that in the market right? but i have to say this one's all subtle and stealth, and a TKL is def a good thing.

[ryan92084]

Yeah, I can think of 3 others hotswap boards that predate this one.
The RemainderKeyboards 62/60 was this concept but just a different form factor.  Unfortunately the creator is MiA after the test round.
The smart68 trades rgb smd LEDs for hotswap standard LEDs plus some other unique features.
The TeamWolf TKL but that uses propriety switch holders and the smd leds aren't aren't rgb.

That said this "glorious" board deserves props for being the first (afaik) full size, being very affordable, and including some quality looking caps.

[digi]

The idea is to provide an option where you could swap out your switches to another type if you ever felt like trying out a new switch. Yea you could always buy another keyboard, or solder in your own switches. But why buy an entire new keyboard on a switch type you are not comfortable with? And what if I don't want to sit their and de-solder and re-solder all the switches on a keyboard?

Its not a board for everyone, but there are many that could benefit from it.

I totally get the concept and could see there would be some market for it but this isn't the first time it's been brought up. Years back there was a Chinese guy who built the same thing (prototype I believe) and the same concerns of bad contacts between the switch leads and sip sockets (or whatever they're called) could be a an issue. Good luck! Someone correct me if I'm wrong, I think part of it is posted on GH, you could probably search for it..

[mrbishop]

i think the idea is solid. buy keyboard, want different switches, swap, done. so for a keyboard noob this could be a good first board type option allowing them to put the switches they want in the places they want. but by the time you buy all new switches 3 times you might as well of just bought another keyboard.

A+ for concept, its a great way to feel your way thought the switches and get the board exactly how you want it, especially if you like multiple different types of switches on your board. would be cool to see different layouts/formats and more functions other than the standard media keys etc. perhaps fully programmable layouts?

[Rally Man]

Hmmmm.... looks interesting.

[Glorious]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   APPROXIMATELY how many swaps..

On a particular position on the keyboard, you can swap out around ~70 times before the durability of the contact slots will cause issues (on the keyboard PCB). That being said, the durability of the copper on a specific switch is much less <20 swaps. So you would have to get a replacement switch if you do pull it and use it around that often. Hope that answers your question .

from experience swapping switches in and out of plates (i test all my plates when i make them with switches) the little clips switches use to hole themselves to the plate (for dear life) will be damaged when removing them. so i guess the question is does this board hold the switches securely enough to re-use switches once they have been pulled from the plate more than once. if so about how may times in your experience? full switch removal usually happens when swapping key caps. happened to me before.

also when are you going to get Terry Cruze for your mascot?
i ask ... because reasons

This is an issue with the Team Wolf's brand, the sizing for Gateron/Cherry switches is too tight, making removing difficult, and causing a super tight fit to board adding stress on clips. TW board was designed for Outmeu switches, not Cherry and Gateron.

So to answer your question, yes our board holds the switches securely enough without causing stress on the clips, and yes you can easily remove them without damaging the switch's housing.

And we did do something fun to honor Terry Crews a bit ago

[mrbishop]

What is the rated durability of the copper contact slots..   APPROXIMATELY how many swaps..

On a particular position on the keyboard, you can swap out around ~70 times before the durability of the contact slots will cause issues (on the keyboard PCB). That being said, the durability of the copper on a specific switch is much less <20 swaps. So you would have to get a replacement switch if you do pull it and use it around that often. Hope that answers your question .

from experience swapping switches in and out of plates (i test all my plates when i make them with switches) the little clips switches use to hole themselves to the plate (for dear life) will be damaged when removing them. so i guess the question is does this board hold the switches securely enough to re-use switches once they have been pulled from the plate more than once. if so about how may times in your experience? full switch removal usually happens when swapping key caps. happened to me before.

also when are you going to get Terry Cruze for your mascot?
i ask ... because reasons

This is an issue with the Team Wolf's brand, the sizing for Gateron/Cherry switches is too tight, making removing difficult, and causing a super tight fit to board adding stress on clips. TW board was designed for Outmeu switches, not Cherry and Gateron.

So to answer your question, yes our board holds the switches securely enough without causing stress on the clips, and yes you can easily remove them without damaging the switch's housing.

And we did do something fun to honor Terry Crews a bit ago

Awesome good stuff here. I need a wrist wrest. Been talking about one from you guys for years. Need to breakdown and get me one lol.

sent from my chess board

[klennkellon]

I also have to add, I really like the look of the keyboard. It's sleek and the font on the caps isn't some ugly "gaymurr" font. I still would prefer an even plainer font like Helvecta

[SLOWION]

this is definitely an interesting concept

[xtrafrood]

from experience swapping switches in and out of plates (i test all my plates when i make them with switches) the little clips switches use to hole themselves to the plate (for dear life) will be damaged when removing them. so i guess the question is does this board hold the switches securely enough to re-use switches once they have been pulled from the plate more than once. if so about how may times in your experience? full switch removal usually happens when swapping key caps. happened to me before.

also when are you going to get Terry Cruze for your mascot?
i ask ... because reasons

I would at the very least buy a mousepad if this happens

[keyladding]

from experience swapping switches in and out of plates (i test all my plates when i make them with switches) the little clips switches use to hole themselves to the plate (for dear life) will be damaged when removing them. so i guess the question is does this board hold the switches securely enough to re-use switches once they have been pulled from the plate more than once. if so about how may times in your experience? full switch removal usually happens when swapping key caps. happened to me before.

also when are you going to get Terry Cruze for your mascot?
i ask ... because reasons

I would at the very least buy a mousepad if this happens

Terry CREWS

[tp4tissue]

70, swaps.. That should be more than enough.....

Thanks for the Info..

[xtrafrood]

from experience swapping switches in and out of plates (i test all my plates when i make them with switches) the little clips switches use to hole themselves to the plate (for dear life) will be damaged when removing them. so i guess the question is does this board hold the switches securely enough to re-use switches once they have been pulled from the plate more than once. if so about how may times in your experience? full switch removal usually happens when swapping key caps. happened to me before.

also when are you going to get Terry Cruze for your mascot?
i ask ... because reasons

I would at the very least buy a mousepad if this happens

Terry CREWS

[Glorious]

Amazon inventory stock is starting to roll in ($99.99 for Amazon Prime members):
https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Minimalist/dp/B01D8YNJH0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1472245548&sr=8-4&keywords=gaming+mechanical+keyboard

[Lost2Frostbite]

Any plans for a 60% keyboard??

[Glorious]

Any plans for a 60% keyboard??

Yes, but after the TKL version

[mrbishop]

Any plans for a 60% keyboard??

Yes, but after the TKL version

sounds glorious 

[quasistellar]

Would you consider making one of these keyboards in for Alps switches (and sell them with Matias installed)?

That would be my dream!

[klennkellon]

Would you consider making one of these keyboards in for Alps switches (and sell them with Matias installed)?

That would be my dream!

I doubt this will happen but man it would be great.

I have seen a plate/pcb that was both MX/Alps compatible. Would love to have Alps and MX co-exist in harmony.

[clappingcactus]

How easy is it to change the case?

[Glorious]

How easy is it to change the case?

All the screws to remove are on the top, so you would have to pull off all the keycaps to do so.

Would you consider making one of these keyboards in for Alps switches (and sell them with Matias installed)?

That would be my dream!

This is possible to do, but not the route we are planning to take right now. Maybe in the future or as a stand-alone barebones kit option.

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Also two reviews are now posted:

Reviews:

[Elrick]

This is possible to do, but not the route we are planning to take right now. Maybe in the future or as a stand-alone barebones kit option.

If you offer it as a barebones kit, watch yourselves being inundated with orders from all the Keyboard Nerds out there.

Having possibly the only removable ALPs switch keyboard in the market, will make you KINGS amidst the keyboard fraternity  .

[Glorious]

This is possible to do, but not the route we are planning to take right now. Maybe in the future or as a stand-alone barebones kit option.

If you offer it as a barebones kit, watch yourselves being inundated with orders from all the Keyboard Nerds out there.

Having possibly the only removable ALPs switch keyboard in the market, will make you KINGS amidst the keyboard fraternity  .

Ideally, in the future, we would like to have it setup where you can select your base body (full, tkl, compact), select switches (optional), select keycaps (optional).

Currently exploring options for PBT keycap set.

[pchatterjee]

Any chance you guys would sell this keyboards with mx-clears? Or have MX-clear as an option on your website?

Also, anyone know which type of Alps the old apple m3501s (apple Extended keyboard IIs -- they were my favorite switch other than buckling spring) had and if those switches are available for purchase anywhere?

[Rob27shred]

from experience swapping switches in and out of plates (i test all my plates when i make them with switches) the little clips switches use to hole themselves to the plate (for dear life) will be damaged when removing them. so i guess the question is does this board hold the switches securely enough to re-use switches once they have been pulled from the plate more than once. if so about how may times in your experience? full switch removal usually happens when swapping key caps. happened to me before.

also when are you going to get Terry Cruze for your mascot?
i ask ... because reasons

That pick made my day  ) Terry Crews with the bear glove ***** slap! 

[xtrafrood]

[Glorious]

Currently on Massdrop. Drop will end in about <24 hours:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/glorious-modular-keyboard-gateron-brown

[Glorious]

Another review by Rhinofeed:

[mushman]

Since I'm not an accountant I will wait for the tenkeyless version.

[JDragon]

Since I'm not an accountant I will wait for the tenkeyless version.

I'm an accountant and waiting for the TKL version.

[skuko]

i am so buying a TKL version of this, the case design is awesome

[mushman]

Glorious: Are you going to stock Gateron Yellows?

[Glorious]

Glorious: Are you going to stock Gateron Yellows?

Nope. They are quite similar to blacks, and we decided to carry only one variant.

[xtrafrood]

Glorious: Are you going to stock Gateron Yellows?

Nope. They are quite similar to blacks, and we decided to carry only one variant.

I'm still lost as to why Gateron made the Yellow switches

[mushman]

Glorious: Are you going to stock Gateron Yellows?

Nope. They are quite similar to blacks, and we decided to carry only one variant.

I'm still lost as to why Gateron made the Yellow switches

From what I've read Gateron Blacks are like Vintage Blacks where you press and at the bottom of the key travel you feel more resistance  building up at the end.  With Yellows the key feel is supposed to feel more even throughout the entire keypress.

[mushman]

My buddy bought one of these and we played with it for a bit for a better part of a day.

As the SNK Neo-Geo's slogan goes: THE FUTURE IS NOW.

If you're the kind of person that always "what if you combined this stem, with this spring, with this lube what would it feel like?" this is the board for you!  Even if you don't want to use it day in and day out it provides a platform for rapid prototyping of your "end game" switch.

Lately I've been gravitating away from Cherry MX/clones because of the "chattering" that can occur in time.  However replacing bad switches is stupid easy with this board.

As the Regular Car Reviewer would say, "I'm back in the high life again!" 

[klennkellon]

I will definitely buy the TKL version! I am sold already.

[xtrafrood]

I have to admit I am a bit enticed by a gateron green option

[1391406]

If and when a TKL version becomes available, I'll buy one.

[yoitsmegabe]

This looks awesome. Any chance of a blue led or rgb version?

[Stevec]

This looks awesome. Any chance of a blue led or rgb version?

Or maybe make it hot-swappable for LEDs too? SIP Socket-ting every switch.

[Macsmasher]

Cool idea. Without the switches being solidly married to the mounting plate, I wonder if that will change the feel. Or if they will loosen up over time.

[dilbertprogrammer]

When purchasing switches to swap into this board, I surmise the recommendation would be to buy plate-mount switches?  Or buy PCB-mount switches and then snip the plastic legs?

[Glorious]

When purchasing switches to swap into this board, I surmise the recommendation would be to buy plate-mount switches?  Or buy PCB-mount switches and then snip the plastic legs?

Plate Mounted. The Gateron switch packs we sell on our site are all plate mounted. Snipping the plastic legs from a PCB-mount also works.

This looks awesome. Any chance of a blue led or rgb version?

RGB version is development.

[Glorious]

Another review:

[Erzegovaz]

Good job! I really would like a 60% or TKL version I finally want try gateron and swap with cherry for feel the different...aaaaamazing
If u are searching one reviewer for Italy, contact me. 

[pr0ximity]

I can't believe someone made a brand out of that "master race" crap. It's childish and doesn't suggest a very high quality product.

[skuko]

TKL! needs more TKL!

any news on the release timeline please? i read the "probably towards early 2017", do you have any more specific info since then?

[skuko]

any news on the TKL version please? i really want one just for sake of the case design

[dante]

any news on the TKL version please? i really want one just for sake of the case design

^^^ me too.  I have o-rings/jspacers/keycaps either in hand or in transit for this.

Don't wait too long because the Input Club K-Type is coming!

[skuko]

any news on the TKL version please? i really want one just for sake of the case design

^^^ me too.  I have o-rings/jspacers/keycaps either in hand or in transit for this.

Don't wait too long because the Input Club K-Type is coming!

that's not hotswappable though.

[hking0036]

any news on the TKL version please? i really want one just for sake of the case design

^^^ me too.  I have o-rings/jspacers/keycaps either in hand or in transit for this.

Don't wait too long because the Input Club K-Type is coming!

that's not hotswappable though.

It is, actually:

Oh wow they added an led strip. Still really want this especially after the decision to move to cherry stabs

We also added hot swappable switches.

[skuko]

any news on the TKL version please? i really want one just for sake of the case design

^^^ me too.  I have o-rings/jspacers/keycaps either in hand or in transit for this.

Don't wait too long because the Input Club K-Type is coming!

that's not hotswappable though.

It is, actually:

Oh wow they added an led strip. Still really want this especially after the decision to move to cherry stabs

We also added hot swappable switches.

it's not mentioned anywhere on this page https://input.club/

also, from the renders, it seems there will be costar stabs, which i'm not a fan of

[hking0036]

it's not mentioned anywhere on this page https://input.club/

also, from the renders, it seems there will be costar stabs, which i'm not a fan of

Look at the thread here and you can find out more, they haven't updated the page for all their new stuff. Click on the quote I made in the last post and you can jump there.

[dante]

Check out this article:

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/input-club-interview-mechanical-keyboards,33140.html

The K-type will be available early in 2017.

[clappingcactus]

Check out this article:

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/input-club-interview-mechanical-keyboards,33140.html

The K-type will be available early in 2017.

Nice. A USB-C fully programmable, full RGB control keyboard sounds perfect. Guessing I'll grab a PCB in January!

Although, I'm not really enjoying the brushed aluminium look. It looks cheap, though it certainly isn't!

[nyunyu]

Is there any barebone ISO version?

[psiclone]

I can't figure out what key sizes we have here are?  For instance, what size is the spacebar, etc?  I would like to order new keycaps for the GMMK I just ordered (I didn't order it with switches or keycaps, so I can't tell).

So I managed to find the answer.  It's (1.25)(1.25(1.25)(6.25)(1.25)(1.25)(1.25)(1.25) for those that want/need to know.

[phinix]

Any ISO plans for TKL?

[Merranza]

This keyboard is close to perfection

I have absolutely no need for media keys (like those on the K70) but a volume wheel and a mute button are so handy (at the very least the volume wheel).

If the GMMK added that it would be amazing

[Nrocket]

Can Kailh Speed Gold or Kailh Box switches be used with this keyboard? Sorry I am a total newb.

[klennkellon]

Can Kailh Speed Gold or Kailh Box switches be used with this keyboard? Sorry I am a total newb.

yes

[lemur]

I acquired one of these keyboard earlier this week.

I ordered the barebones TKL version.. which for the price (with referral code) of about $60 is very reasonable.

As has been said elsewhere, the stabilizers are pretty terrible out of the box. Clipping and lubing them improves them greatly.

The board itself is mostly metal, with a small plastic back.  There is a very tiny amount of flex in the case if you try and twist it, but it doesn't result in any sort of squeak or creak. If you weren't looking at it closely enough you would not even notice that it could be twisted slightly.

There is a bit of a hollow ring to the keyboard as is.. The case is easily taken apart with easily accessed screws on the top of the board, with no plastic clips.

The inside of the board is *very* cramped, If you're looking to fill it up with some stuff to deaden the noise, it will be a bit of a pain to get it all to fit.

I was able to get the board sounding *much* better with about 1 hour of work, dealing with the stabilizers, and filling what I could into the bottom of the case.

For those looking for a big fancy switch tester, this is a great board.

For people who are used to fancy customs maybe you'd be let down a bit..

If you're willing to either mess a bit with the stabilizers, or replace them with better ones,.. and address the hollow sounding case..  this board is a very serviceable board and I would say it is worth a buy.


(I am using SA caps and NovelKeys Kailh Box Heavy 'Pale Blue' switches on my unit, cannot say if the board is pleasing on anything else, also I have zero interest in the rgb lighting stuff, so cannot comment on if that is any good)


If I had any suggestions for manufacturer: Leave some more space in the bottom plastic case area so that folks who desire it can stiffen things up a bit in terms of acoustics.. or to add weight if they're into that sort of thing...  Also, use better stabilizers (or at least perhaps pre-lube the ones already offered?)

[Nrocket]

I acquired one of these keyboard earlier this week.

I ordered the barebones TKL version.. which for the price (with referral code) of about $60 is very reasonable.

As has been said elsewhere, the stabilizers are pretty terrible out of the box. Clipping and lubing them improves them greatly.

The board itself is mostly metal, with a small plastic back.  There is a very tiny amount of flex in the case if you try and twist it, but it doesn't result in any sort of squeak or creak. If you weren't looking at it closely enough you would not even notice that it could be twisted slightly.

There is a bit of a hollow ring to the keyboard as is.. The case is easily taken apart with easily accessed screws on the top of the board, with no plastic clips.

The inside of the board is *very* cramped, If you're looking to fill it up with some stuff to deaden the noise, it will be a bit of a pain to get it all to fit.

I was able to get the board sounding *much* better with about 1 hour of work, dealing with the stabilizers, and filling what I could into the bottom of the case.

For those looking for a big fancy switch tester, this is a great board.

For people who are used to fancy customs maybe you'd be let down a bit..

If you're willing to either mess a bit with the stabilizers, or replace them with better ones,.. and address the hollow sounding case..  this board is a very serviceable board and I would say it is worth a buy.


(I am using SA caps and NovelKeys Kailh Box Heavy 'Pale Blue' switches on my unit, cannot say if the board is pleasing on anything else, also I have zero interest in the rgb lighting stuff, so cannot comment on if that is any good)


If I had any suggestions for manufacturer: Leave some more space in the bottom plastic case area so that folks who desire it can stiffen things up a bit in terms of acoustics.. or to add weight if they're into that sort of thing...  Also, use better stabilizers (or at least perhaps pre-lube the ones already offered?)

For someone new to Mech keyboards who really has only used a cheap $30 MX Brown board and has felt the Model F only once. Should the stabilizer issue be a deal breaker for me? I know nothing about lubing or soldering. I would just like to experiment with switches and have a solid keyboard for typing as a daily driver. Let me know if this would be something worth it for me.