I need a PCB Mounted Keyboard.

[FrostyToast]

I've been looking into mechanical keyboards lately, and while looking, I found a guide on how to change and modify key switches without desoldering; apparently you need a PCB mounted keyboard in order to do so. I have heard about cherry mx clear switches which seem to be exactly like browns, but stiffer with a more pronounced tactile bump and some people have said that cherry mx clears feel great if you mod them with a lighter spring.

So my questions is: What are some PCB mounted keyboards?

I have seen the Poker X keyboard which is PCB mounted, however my concern with that is that the PCB is fully exposed which will leave it very prone to being damaged. Are there any PCB mounted keyboards with a protective backplate, and if so, which keyboards should I be looking at?

[esoomenona]

Most Cherry G80 boards are PCB mounted.

You could also search for platemounted boards that have plates with switch openings that allow the housings to be removed without desoldering. Some examples are: Phantom, LZ-GH, TKL fitted with a Universal TKL plate, GH60, and others.

[FrostyToast]

Most Cherry G80 boards are PCB mounted.

You could also search for platemounted boards that have plates with switch openings that allow the housings to be removed without desoldering. Some examples are: Phantom, LZ-GH, TKL fitted with a Universal TKL plate, GH60, and others.

I think that the plate mounted keyboards with switch openings sounds very much like what I am looking for!

[MKULTRA]

Most Cherry G80 boards are PCB mounted.

You could also search for platemounted boards that have plates with switch openings that allow the housings to be removed without desoldering. Some examples are: Phantom, LZ-GH, TKL fitted with a Universal TKL plate, GH60, and others.

I think that the plate mounted keyboards with switch openings sounds very much like what I am looking for!

The best way to achieve this is through custom keyboards like the GH60, because to add this custom plate to a Filco, QFR, or whatever else you will have to desolder all the switches anyways.

[oTurtlez]

Most Cherry G80 boards are PCB mounted.

You could also search for platemounted boards that have plates with switch openings that allow the housings to be removed without desoldering. Some examples are: Phantom, LZ-GH, TKL fitted with a Universal TKL plate, GH60, and others.

I think that the plate mounted keyboards with switch openings sounds very much like what I am looking for!

The best way to achieve this is through custom keyboards like the GH60, because to add this custom plate to a Filco, QFR, or whatever else you will have to desolder all the switches anyways.

That is if he doesn't buy a prebuilt board with said plate.

[esoomenona]

That's why I suggested a TKL already fitted with one.

[MKULTRA]

Most Cherry G80 boards are PCB mounted.

You could also search for platemounted boards that have plates with switch openings that allow the housings to be removed without desoldering. Some examples are: Phantom, LZ-GH, TKL fitted with a Universal TKL plate, GH60, and others.

I think that the plate mounted keyboards with switch openings sounds very much like what I am looking for!

The best way to achieve this is through custom keyboards like the GH60, because to add this custom plate to a Filco, QFR, or whatever else you will have to desolder all the switches anyways.

That is if he doesn't buy a prebuilt board with said plate.

Are there any non used boards that come with that style of plate?