DIY Keyboards

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Note: Prices vary greatly when it comes to DIY keyboards even of the same model.

Price: $120-$160 WITHOUT KEYCAPS

Manufacturer: KBDFans

Model: NIU Mini

Switches: Aliaz, Gateron, Kailh, Cherry MX

Keycaps: Not included

Case Material: Aluminum and Acrylic

Backlighting/RGB: RGB Underglow (Optional Backlighting)

Detachable Cable: Yes

Other Notes:

This board can be purchased from KBDfans.com

LED's can be added by adding LEDs to your cart and then requesting in the comments for them to install them. Also, I would recommend that you also request for them to clip and lube the stabilizers.

This keyboard can be selected as Fully-Assembled, or as a DIY kit. To have the board fully assembed you need to add both the kit, and the NIU 40% Assembly service added to your cart. The DIY kit will require you to solder all of the switches onto the PCB. If you do go the DIY route, make sure to order switches.

Don't forget to buy keycaps.

Price: $150-$190 WITHOUT KEYCAPS

Manufacturer: KBDFans

Model: 5 Degree

Switches: Aliaz, Zeal, Gateron, Kailh, Cherry MX

Keycaps: NOT INCLUDED (depending on the model selected)

Case Material: Aluminum

Backlighting/RGB: (Optionally Backlit)

Detachable Cable: Yes

Other Notes: This board can be purchased from KBDfans.com

As a side note, there is an option to select GMK Stabilizers, these stabilizers are superior to the ones that come with the board otherwise, but are not necessary. They are something to consider though.

LED's can be added by adding LEDs to your cart and then requesting in the comments for them to install them. Also, I would recommend that you also request for them to clip and lube the stabilizers.

This keyboard can be selected as Fully-Assembled, or as a DIY kit. The DIY kit will require you to solder all of the switches onto the PCB. If you go the DIY route, make sure to purchase switches as well.

Also note, some fully assembled models come with keycaps.

Price: $160-$190 WITHOUT KEYCAPS

Manufacturer: KBDfans

Model: KBD661

Switches: Aliaz, Zeal, Gateron, Kailh, Cherry MX

Keycaps: NOT INCLUDED

Case Material: Aluminum

Backlighting/RGB: (Optionally Backlit)

Detachable Cable: Yes

Other Notes: This board can be purchased from KBDfans.com

As a side note, there is an option to select GMK Stabilizers, these stabilizers are superior to the ones that come with the board otherwise, but are not necessary. They are something to consider though.

LED's can be added by adding LEDs to your cart and then requesting in the comments for them to install them. Also, I would recommend that you also request for them to clip and lube the stabilizers.

This keyboard can be selected as Fully-Assembled, or as a DIY kit. The DIY kit will require you to solder all of the switches onto the PCB. If you go the DIY route, make sure to order switches as well.

Price: $180-$200

Manufacturer: KBDFans

Model: Tina A

Switches: Aliaz, Zeal, Kailh, Gateron, Cherry MX

Keycaps: PBT (Blank)

Case Material: Aluminum

Backlighting/RGB: (Optional Backlighting), Underglow

Detachable Cable: Yes

Other Notes: This board can be purchased from KBDfans.com

As a side note, there is an option to select GMK Stabilizers, these stabilizers are superior to the ones that come with the board otherwise, but are not necessary. They are something to consider though.

LED's can be added by adding LEDs to your cart and then requesting in the comments for them to install them. Also, I would recommend that you also request for them to clip and lube the stabilizers.

This keyboard can be selected as Fully-Assembled, or as a DIY kit. The DIY kit will require you to solder all of the switches onto the PCB.

I also want to note that the model under the fully assembled section (the one pictured) is in an hhkb layout, but if you go into the DIY Kit section you can choose between 3 different layouts (A, B, or C), and then if you go into the assembly service section you can choose for it to be fully assembled like this one. Remember though that if you go this route you will have to order keycaps as well. Also, don't forget to order switches if you go the DIY route.

Price: $100-$210

Manufacturer: KBDFans

Model: Tada68

Switches: Gateron, Zeal

Keycaps: Dye Sublimated PBT (For the model I am looking at and that is pictured.)

Case Material: Plastic or Aluminum (optional)

Backlighting/RGB: (Optionally Backlit)

Detachable Cable: Yes

Other Notes: This board can be purchased from KBDfans.com

I included this board twice in the list because you have the option to purcase one with either a plastic or aluminum case. It didn't seem fair to only have it posted in the lower price range, as some people looking for more expensive boards might have missed it.

As a side note, there is an option to select GMK Stabilizers, these stabilizers are superior to the ones that come with the board otherwise, but are not necessary. They are something to consider though.

LED's can be added by adding LEDs to your cart and then requesting in the comments for them to install them. Also, I would recommend that you also request for them to clip and lube the stabilizers.

This keyboard can be selected as Fully-Assembled, or as a DIY kit. The DIY kit will require you to solder all of the switches onto the PCB. If you do go the DIY route, it will come without keycaps, so you will have to purchase them. Also, don't forget to order switches if you go the DIY route.

Price: $180-$245 WITHOUT KEYCAPS

Manufacturer: KBDFans

Model: KBD75

Switches: Options from Gateron, Kailh, Cherry, Zeal, and Aliaz

Keycaps: NONE, will require purchase of keycaps separately

Case Material: Aluminum with an acrylic layer for underglow

Backlighting/RGB: Underglow, Backlighting LEDs can be added as well

Detachable Cable: Yes (does not come with the cable pictured)

Other Notes: This board can be purchased from KBDfans.com

As a side note, there is an option to select GMK Stabilizers, these stabilizers are superior to the ones that come with the board otherwise, but are not necessary. They are something to consider though.

LED's can be added by adding LEDs to your cart and then requesting in the comments for them to install them. Also, I would recommend that you also request for them to clip and lube the stabilizers.

This keyboard will be found as a DIY kit, but in the Assembly Service section, you can pay for them to assemble it. The DIY kit will require you to solder all of the switches onto the PCB. If you do the DIY kit, make sure to purchase switches.

Don't forget to buy keycaps, and since this is a 75% layout, you will have to find a set that is accommodating of that. They have some keycap sets on their website that would work well.

Price: $325-385 NOT INCLUDING KEYCAPS

Manufacturer: KBDFans

Model: KBD19X

Switches: Gateron, Kailh, Cherry MX, Zeal, Aliaz

Keycaps: NOT INCLUDED

Case Material: Aluminum (Stainless Steel or Brass Plate)

Backlighting/RGB: (Optional Backlighting)

Detachable Cable: Yes

Other Notes: This board can be purchased from KBDfans.com

As a side note, there is an option to select GMK Stabilizers, these stabilizers are superior to the ones that come with the board otherwise, but are not necessary. They are something to consider though.

LED's can be added by adding LEDs to your cart and then requesting in the comments for them to install them. Also, I would recommend that you also request for them to clip and lube the stabilizers.

This keyboard will be found as a DIY kit, but in the Assembly Service section, you can pay for them to assemble it. The DIY kit will require you to solder all of the switches onto the PCB. If you do the DIY kit, make sure to purchase switches.