10/15/2025
Let me share more details with you about the +84 project.
Over the past few days, I’ve been cutting and testing many different plate variations to find the best cut out design for optimal sound performance.
1. The first issueThe stock black plate that came with the keyboard was laser-cut by KZW instead of being CNC-milled.
Because laser cutting generates heat, the switch holes were slightly misaligned, causing the plate to warp during assembly.
As a result, when installed, it produced unwanted reverb due to these small inaccuracies.
2. The second testI then cut a new CNC plate myself – the raw-colored one next to the black version.
I experimented with cutouts around the screw positions, similar to Jane or Merisi boards.
However, this led to more vibration.
I also opened up the spacebar cutout for better acoustics, but it ended up being too wide, causing sound leakage and uneven tone.
I even made the stab area more open to make it easier for users to remove stabilizers, but this unintentionally made the spacebar rattle more.
3. The third versionFor the third one, I kept the same design as the black plate, but switched from laser to CNC cutting.
The sound was much cleaner, though the spacebar tone was still not fully balanced.
4.The final versionThe version I’m currently assembling is the final revision, made with the help of my close friend @Keytamin.
He gave me great advice and helped me refine the spacebar cut out, resulting in the best sound I’ve achieved so far.
In this final version, I also added mounting holes for those who plan to use Venom TKL HE PCB.
I’ve already sent the files for CNC production of the PCBSnap plates based on this final top-mount design, and I’ll continue to update everyone once I receive them.

