Custom mechanical keyboards are expensive due to the use of premium materials and pricey components like switches and keycaps. Barebones kits offer a cheaper alternative to "true" custom builds, but ...

In 2026, the world of mechanical keyboards accessories continues to evolve from a niche hobby into a mainstream passion.

Building your first custom mechanical keyboard can be intimidating. Between all the parts and terminology involved, it’s hard to know where to start. Thankfully, it’s also never been easier to jump ...

Not long ago, your only mechanical keyboard options were cheap no-name brands, overpriced gaming boards, or ultra-expensive enthusiast kits. Fortunately, keyboards have undergone a renaissance. You ...

CannonKeys is a mainstay in the custom mechanical keyboard community. It’s a one-stop shop for everything you need to complete your keyboard build, including in-stock keycaps, switches, accessories, ...

In this guide, we'll show you how to make a custom keyboard. Rather than relying on a pre-built design, if you build your own DIY gaming keyboard you get an an endless amount of choice and ...

With unparalleled customization, right down to choosing the foam and mounting style, the stylish and robust Zoom75 TIGA mechanical keyboard kit from Meletrix is for beginners and experienced builders ...

Wind Studios Wind X98 - What Is It? The Wind X98 from Wind Studios is perhaps the most anticipated keyboard build I’ve ever done. Ever since the first Wind X98 was announced, I watched it with bated ...

Even having grown up using Commodore 64s, Apple IIs, and IBM PCs, I have no fondness for mechanical keyboards. I’m most happy with a set of short-travel, chiclet-style laptop keys under my fingers, ...