[IC] ATM98 – A Silent-First 98% Custom Keyboard by Dry Studio

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[IC] ATM98 – A Silent-First 98% Custom Keyboard by Dry Studio




TL;DR

• Layout: 98 keys, nearly full-size
  
• Typing: Silent-first with custom Light Sakura switch; moddable for a thocky profile
  
• Build: CNC aluminum bottom + semi-transparent acrylic top
  
• Mount: Multi-layer dampening (FR4, Poron, EDPM, etc.)
  
• Colorways: Misty Dusk / Frost Whisper / Night Ink
  
• Comfort: 18.8 mm front height + 8° typing angle
  

1. Introducing Dry Studio & ATM98
We’re Dry Studio, a sub-brand of Angry Miao. We’ve released several custom mechanical and hall effect keyboards before, and ATM98 is our latest project.

ATM98 is a 98-key, nearly full-size custom board, built for silent and comfortable office use, while staying flexible enough for those who love swapping switches and tuning sound.

The design is Bauhaus-inspired, combining CNC aluminum with semi-transparent acrylic, making it both a productivity tool and a sculptural statement piece.


2. Features

• Silent-first design with custom Light Sakura switches
  
• 8-layer dampening system (Poron, FR4, EDPM, etc.)
• Crisp but quiet typing feel
• CNC aluminum + frosted acrylic case
• Ergonomic 18.8 mm front height, 8° typing angle
• Subtle edge glow lighting

3. The Knob
When we first shared renders, some people jokingly called it “Ashtray 98” or “Dyson 98” 😂. 
In reality, the knob is functional:

• Controls volume and scrolls pages
• RGB ring shows Caps Lock state & battery level
• Fully customizable through VIA

4. Switch: Light Sakura

• Developed with Bsun
  
• S-shaped damping: reduces noise but keeps a crisp bottom-out
  
• LY stem: low friction, smooth & stable
  
• Tuned molds for better consistency than common silent switches

Compared to others:

• Quieter and less mushy than standard silent switches
• Crisper feel than typical silent linear solutions
• Still swappable if you prefer a louder, thockier sound

5. Colorways


Misty Dusk (Grey) 
– Inspired by Tadao Ando’s concrete architecture 
– Matte powder-coated grey, subtle and calm 
Summary: refined light-grey “concrete” look 

Frost Whisper (White) 
– Off-White inspired. White electrophoresis aluminum + frosted acrylic 
– Accented with orange for bold contrast 
Summary: modern white + orange pop, streetwear vibe 

Night Ink (Black) 
– Tribute to Chicago’s Willis Tower. Dark tones with amber undertones 
Summary: deep charcoal with warm highlights, metropolitan aesthetic 



6. Specifications

• Layout: 98-key, nearly full-size
  
• Case: CNC aluminum bottom, semi-transparent acrylic top
  
• Mounting: Multi-layer acoustic dampening system (FR4, Poron, EDPM, etc.)
  
• Switches: Bsun Light Sakura Silent Switch
  
• Typing angle: 8°
  
• Front height: 18.8 mm
  
• Lighting: Subtle edge glow diffusion
  
• Colorways: Misty Dusk / Frost Whisper / Night Ink
  

Closing 
ATM98 is designed to be quiet enough for the office, premium enough for enthusiasts, and flexible enough to fit your sound preference. 

👉 Join the discussion on Dry Studio Discord for updates. 

Thanks for reading — looking forward to your feedback!

[nebben42]

The knob/volume wheel ruins the look for me. If there was a version without it that would be great. Love the rest of the board, the design, and especially the silent first focused aspect. Would definitely be a buy without the knob.

[Bagri]

Very interesting project ! I think the concept of designing for office purpose is really relevant for the hobby, with a focus on silent build and the integration of a numpad for productivity, as opposed to home builds where people are looking to save space most of the time. I wish this could be achieved with less foam though, and backed up with a little more objective data on what makes a build silent.

I also really like how you've assembled the acrylic top with the alu bottom. It doesn't look like a hollowed out piece resulting in a thin shell (which often looks "weak" to me). It really is a thick mass with a shadow gap at the junction rather than covering the bottom piece, which, to me, is very interesting.

However, not a fan of the knob, it is more connected to a "playful" aesthetic and use in my view which is not cohesive with the main concept.
Also I think the triangle shaped riser at the rear of the bottom to form the keyboard angle could be nicer...

GLWIC !