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Keyboards / Re: Why do tenkeyless layouts dominate over "nav-less" designs?
« Last post by clay on Fri, 20 February 2026, 03:50:14 »
People just hate numpad in the hobby generally, so they would rather have a large keyboard without a numpad, than a compact one with numpad.


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I don't need a badge, I need this board to have wireless functionality.
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Looks like buying from the vendor here doesn't come with keycaps like kickstarter?
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"Tetris established itself as one of the greatest video games ever made."
                                                      ——Excerpt from the Tetris Wikipedia entry.



[April 2, 2025] Major Update!

Hi everyone, oay here.  :)
Following your feedback and to avoid potential controversies,
 we've decided to rename PBTfans Tetris to PBTfans Block Game.

 The official release date has also been finalized: keycaps will be available
for in-stock purchase on the KBDfans website starting June 16, 2025, per their scheduling.
The price and vendors have not been finalized yet, and I will follow up in subsequent updates.
 
Thank you all for your support!



Below are the design tweaks based on the IC form feedback and photos of the keycap samples :

-------------- Design Tweaks --------------

1.Base Kit Updates

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・Added green and multicolored arrow keys

・Streamlined/removed some novelties

・Added 3 LED indicators + 2 R4 1.25u spacebars

・Adjusted the "N" and "M" alpha keys


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2.New Kits Added

・Spacebars Kit

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・40s Kit

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3. Color Adjustments for Mod

・Switched to a lighter shade (GMK U9)

4. New Novelty Pixel Deskmat

・Dimensions: 735*342mm
・Material details included in sample photos

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--------------- Proto Shots ---------------

I’ve been using the sample set for a while now!
The PBTfans dye-sub keycaps deliver a crisp and bouncy typing feel
with their glass microspheres. The updated colors are understated yet
elegant, and the dye-sub legends remain sharp. Can’t wait to see the final production!



Photos of the keycap samples

Notes:
・ Samples may differ from the final production version.
・Some keys in the samples are placeholders due to incomplete prototyping—please disregard any inconsistencies.


・Under sunlight:

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・Under indoor lighting:

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・In dim lighting:

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・Packaging

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Thank you all for your continued support. I hope you love the new updates!

More

Hello, I'm Oay.
After many days, I'm glad to bring to you a new keycap design.
The inspiration for this came from a game ——
Tetris

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When I was thinking of designing a set of retro-colored keycaps, it came to mind.
I'm pleased that it started with pixel blocks, and keycaps are also square, making everything serendipitously appropriate.


In the design, I wanted the keycaps to be retro and durable-looking.
I chose low-saturation beige and gray, accented with blue-green, giving the feel of old monitor screens with grayish-white subtitles.


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To go further and satisfy my initial instinct, I redesigned the fonts and pixelated them.

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Base kit

This set of keycaps took about half a year from conception to completion.
 During this time, I intermittently researched, added and deleted content, and it gradually became complete and rich.


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I'm not sure if this design will be liked by the majority, as it contains too many of my personal aesthetic preferences.
I sincerely hope to receive your affirmation and suggestions.


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(Design inspiration for novelties)



Renders

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Targeting MOQ

300

Targeting Price

$65

Material

PBT

Production Method


Dye-sub

GB Schedule

TBD

Other
The keycap pictures above are rendered.
Due to the difference in different monitors, the color may be slightly different from the final product.
 I have tried my best to stay close to the color chart when rendering.





Please fill out the IC form to let me know your thoughts. I'd love to hear your thoughts and get your feedback.

Instagram   IC form    

Warmest regards


The set ended up looking pretty solid after the tweaks, those proto shots on the Class-65 actually make the blocks pop without being too loud. Grabbed the base kit from KBDfans since the price stayed reasonable around that $68 mark. Anyone else pull the trigger on it or waiting to see how it holds up on different boards?
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Keyboards / TGR Jane V2 ME Custom Top Case
« Last post by clay on Fri, 20 February 2026, 01:49:03 »
I currently have an Jane V2 ME, which only comes in F13. Recently I have been wanting this in an F12 layout. Buying an F12 Jane, if someone is actually willing to sell, is very expensive. I am considering converting my current board to an F12 top case, by having one custom made. There are several CNC manufacturers who can achieve this. Whatever happens, this path is most likely cheaper than buying a legitimate F12 Jane.

I am curious if anyone in this hobby has tried fabricating custom CNC parts for their keyboards cases in particular. Also. I am not really sure if this is accepted or frowned upon in the keyboard hobby. Thank you!
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Approved! :thumb:

CCnG R2 was one of the first GBs I joined on here, super cool to see a R3 after all this time :)

It's been around so long that it's basically a classic at this point
Now's the perfect time to introduce this colorway to people who have recently gotten into the mechanical keyboard hobby — I hope they love it!

Finally!
Good Luck with the Group Buy!

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO



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The GB thread is now open. Please check here for updates and communication going forward!



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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] DCS Cream Cheese and Green R3 | Running Feb 20 - Mar 13
« Last post by BJW on Thu, 19 February 2026, 19:34:55 »
Finally!
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Good Luck with the Group Buy!
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Approved! :thumb:

CCnG R2 was one of the first GBs I joined on here, super cool to see a R3 after all this time :)
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