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Group Buys and Preorders / [GB] KKB Cobalt - August 28th to October 06th
« Last post by The Switch Journal on Fri, 28 August 2026, 08:32:37 »

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To stay updated about the set.



● Intro ●

Hi everyone! Here is KKB Cobalt, my first keycap project. I have set out to release a set of keycaps because of the frustration I had seeing so many beautiful sets releasing (more specifically made of quality ABS) - but none in my local layout which I love, so I ended up asking myself "why not giving it a try?" and here we are. Of course, it doesn't mean that I'm not gonna support other layouts!
For the design I wanted to do something sober but with a slight flair, being inspired by GMK Blanc sur Noir I really wanted to see how the tulips would look on a deep blue set of keycaps, and boy I wasn't disappointed.




● Kitting ●

Base kits



Child kits




Alert Row / Extension kits



RAL Colors





● Vendors ●

I will update the links as the actual sale pages are put online.
EU/FR: DeltaKeyCo UP!
EU/DE: Monacokeys UP!
US: Divinikey UP!
UK: Proto[Typist] UP!
AU: KeebzNCables
CN: Zfrontier
KR: Geon
SEA: Ktechs.store UP!
Global: Unikeys UP!

CN (in-stock only): Keykobo




● Details ●

Manufactured by Keykobo
ABS double-shot keycaps
Novelties (including “NoFR/DE NoBUY”) as well as tulip keys are going to be UV printed

Prices (in USD excluding taxes):
US + UK base kit: $89
FR base kit: $96
DE base kit: $96
Numpad: $17.5
Novelties: $23.3
40s & Spacebars: $23.3
Extension US + UK: $25.6
Extension FR: $23.3
Extension DE: $23.3
(Prices will vary slightly depending on vendors).

GB date: 28th August 2026 to 06th October 2026
Estimated fullfilment date: Q1 2027 (probably around end of January - beggining of February)

Novelties made by EricSky - Thank you for everything you’ve done for me my friend.




● Collabs ●

Custom cable: Khor will be doing a cable following the set's color scheme.




● Additional renders ●






● IRL sample pics ●




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Keyboards / Re: Diatec, known for FILCO keyboards has ceased operations
« Last post by fluxyn on Fri, 28 August 2026, 07:36:00 »
https://www.diatec.co.jp/index.html

Translation through Google Translate:
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Notice
Thank you for your continued patronage of Diatec Co., Ltd. and our products.
We apologise for this sudden announcement, but as of April 22, 2026, our company has ceased operations (closed down).

We express our sincere gratitude for your kindness and support over the years.

Diatec Co., Ltd.

The Filco keyboards, and especially Filco Majestouch and Majestouch TKL had a role in kickstarting the mechanical keyboard hobby.
Back in 2010 when I registered here, it was one of the few widely available contemporary mechanical keyboards you could buy.
It was only available with black, brown or blue Cherry MX switches back then, in a cheap plastic build like most office keyboards of the time. But most other keyboards discussed here back then were vintage models.

Not long after, the keyboard market exploded with many competitors offering less expensive keyboards.
A lot of evolution has happened in the commercial keyboard market since then.
FILCO never kept pace or reduced their price that much, although, in 2023, they did release a split 60%.

Earlier, they have also rebranded keyboards from Strong Man and Ortek. One notable keyboard was a Alps keyboard with colourful keys shaped like a dinosaur: the Filco SMK-8851 Dino Kaijū.

User Bpiphany (previously known as "PrinceValium") had designad replacement innards with programmable controller for the Majestouch TKL: the Phantom. When designing the plates, he also invented cutouts for opening Cherry MX switches from the top without desoldering.
He also made replacement controllers for the Majestouch and a few other keyboards.
I never had a FIlco myself, but I bought a Phantom set that I built a beige retro-case around, and it has stayed my daily driver at home for 10+ years, and also built a 70% from a cut-down Phantom plate.

Honestly not surprised they couldn't keep up with how much the market shifted toward custom hotswap stuff and crazy budget options over the last few years, but those old Filcos were built like tanks. Mine still works like new sitting in a closet somewhere.
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Off Topic / Re: How muhc Avokado u eat?
« Last post by davidroman on Fri, 28 August 2026, 03:39:23 »
This discussion on avocado consumption is intriguing! I never thought about how its popularity fluctuates over time. What do you think contributes most to people’s choices in the "curve rush" of food trends?
curve rush game
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Making Stuff Together! / Re: Backlight mod
« Last post by Esme_Hong on Fri, 28 August 2026, 02:18:11 »
If the issue is with keys not registering, I’d start by testing the switches individually and checking the solder joints around the affected keys. A loose or cracked joint is pretty easy to miss, and touching it up can sometimes fix the problem right away.
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Keyboards / Re: Three keys dead, how to fix?
« Last post by Esme_Hong on Fri, 28 August 2026, 01:58:21 »
If it’s just three keys that suddenly stopped working, I’d first check whether they’re all on the same row/column. If they are, it could be a PCB/diode or solder issue rather than the switches themselves. A quick switch swap can also help narrow it down.
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] GMK Arcade - August 3rd 2026
« Last post by dvorcol on Fri, 28 August 2026, 00:03:49 »
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I FIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM!... USERS MUST DIE!
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New Members / Re: Hi guys
« Last post by Feellen on Thu, 27 August 2026, 23:40:12 »
welcome
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] GMK Vaporwave R2
« Last post by Fede_Feo on Thu, 27 August 2026, 23:39:40 »
R2 lets go!
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC]KBS-Space Odyssey
« Last post by Fede_Feo on Thu, 27 August 2026, 23:38:53 »
THis is a cool colourway re-imagined. Classic, Grey / cream / orange combo works well. Fun novelties. Good luck with the IC :)
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