{"id":21932,"date":"2023-03-13T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=21932"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:07:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:07:12","slug":"custom-keyboard-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Custom Mechanical Keyboard Websites [2024 Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668440d8d637a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668440d8d637a\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668440d8d637a\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Things_You_Need_to_Know_Before_Building_Your_Own_Custom_Keyboard\" title=\"Things You Need to Know Before Building Your Own Custom Keyboard\">Things You Need to Know Before Building Your Own Custom Keyboard<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Price\" title=\"Price\">Price<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Difficulty\" title=\"Difficulty\">Difficulty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Things_You_Need_to_Build_Your_Own_Custom_Keyboard\" title=\"Things You Need to Build Your Own Custom Keyboard\">Things You Need to Build Your Own Custom Keyboard<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Switches\" title=\"Switches\">Switches<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Keycaps\" title=\"Keycaps\">Keycaps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Mounts\" title=\"Mounts\">Mounts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#PCBs\" title=\"PCBs\">PCBs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Cases\" title=\"Cases\">Cases<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Extras\" title=\"Extras\">Extras<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Seven_Best_Websites_for_Building_Your_Own_Custom_Keyboard\" title=\"Seven Best Websites for Building Your Own Custom Keyboard\">Seven Best Websites for Building Your Own Custom Keyboard<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#KBDfans\" title=\"KBDfans\">KBDfans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Drop\" title=\"Drop\">Drop<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#NovelKeys\" title=\"NovelKeys\">NovelKeys<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Glorious\" title=\"Glorious\">Glorious<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Keyboard_Part_Picker\" title=\"Keyboard Part Picker\">Keyboard Part Picker<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#WASD_Keyboards\" title=\"WASD Keyboards\">WASD Keyboards<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Varmilo\" title=\"Varmilo\">Varmilo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#What_Do_I_Need_to_Build_My_Own_Custom_Keyboard\" title=\"What Do I Need to Build My Own Custom Keyboard?\">What Do I Need to Build My Own Custom Keyboard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#What_Does_GB_Stand_for_in_Custom_Keyboards\" title=\"What Does GB Stand for in Custom Keyboards?\">What Does GB Stand for in Custom Keyboards?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#What_are_the_Best_Websites_for_Building_Custom_Keyboards\" title=\"What are the Best Websites for Building Custom Keyboards?\">What are the Best Websites for Building Custom Keyboards?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/custom-keyboard-websites\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>A keyboard is one of the most important peripherals in one\u2019s arsenal \u2013 it is a \u201ctool\u201d which we use on a daily basis for hours on end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that so many people want to customize the feel, look, and sound of their keyboards. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the market has recognized the demand! Websites for custom keyboard builders are popping up left and right, so enthusiasts rarely have to worry about being unable to find certain parts.<\/p>\n<p>Before we delve any deeper into this wholly fascinating topic, let\u2019s first go over the fundamentals:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qr3nYR15wxU\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qr3nYR15wxU\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_You_Need_to_Know_Before_Building_Your_Own_Custom_Keyboard\"><\/span><strong>Things You Need to Know Before Building Your Own Custom Keyboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are two things you need to know before you start your keyboard-building adventure:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"><\/span><strong>Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First things first: <strong>entry-level mechanical keyboards can be found for as cheap as $20<\/strong>. These, obviously, aren\u2019t the best mechanical keyboards out there, but still, you\u2019re getting a great \u201cbang for your buck\u201d at this price point.<\/p>\n<p>High-end mechanical keyboards from brands like Razer, Logitech, and Corsair will set you back for anywhere from $100 to $250, depending on the model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They\u2019re good overall but they do <em>not<\/em> justify the asking price.<\/strong> Moreover, they don\u2019t have any of the bells and whistles custom mechanical keyboards have become so well known for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building your own custom keyboard won\u2019t be cheap, especially if you\u2019re buying every part from a different provider.<\/strong> Some custom keyboard websites offer discounts on their semi-custom products, but that won\u2019t drastically lower the final price tag.<\/p>\n<p>What about some tangible numbers? Well, it\u2019s safe to say that you\u2019ll need anywhere from $200 to $600, depending on how expensive your taste is and how much you\u2019re willing to invest in extras.<\/p>\n<p>You <em>can<\/em> build a keyboard for a bit less, but don\u2019t expect this whole endeavor to <em>not<\/em> leave a dent in your wallet.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1NldeJN0ys\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1NldeJN0ys\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficulty\"><\/span><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start panicking, building your own <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/guide-to-mechanical-keyboards\/\">custom keyboard<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be all that difficult.<\/p>\n<p>If you opt for a hot-swappable PCB, you won\u2019t have to deal with any soldering. <strong>Plus, this will give you ample freedom when it comes to testing out different switches and switch <em>types<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21938\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21938\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21938\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Swappable PCB\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21938\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21938 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Hot Swappable PCB\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Hot-Swappable-PCB.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/collections\/pcb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kbdfans<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You just have to ensure all the different parts you buy (keycaps, switches, PCB, case, mount) are compatible with each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That\u2019s the first and most important thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B8jX2DpHA5E\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B8jX2DpHA5E\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_You_Need_to_Build_Your_Own_Custom_Keyboard\"><\/span><strong>Things You Need to Build Your Own Custom Keyboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to be building everything on your own, here are the five main parts you\u2019ll need to get the job done:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switches\"><\/span><strong>Switches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are three different <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/linear-tactile-clicky-mechanical-keyboard-switches\/\">types of switches<\/a> for you to choose from: <strong>clicky, tactile, and linear.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21939\" style=\"width: 1902px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21939\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"Logitech GL Switches Comparison\" width=\"1902\" height=\"984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison.jpg 1902w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-1536x795.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1902px) 100vw, 1902px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21939\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21939 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201902%20984%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Logitech GL Switches Comparison\" width=\"1902\" height=\"984\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201902%20984%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1902px) 100vw, 1902px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison.jpg 1902w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison-1536x795.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Logitech-GL-Switches-Comparison.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitechg.com\/en-us\/innovation\/mechanical-switches.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LogitechG<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>They all provide a different kind of typing experience which means they all target a different kind of \u201cdemographic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the switch type, you need to know that not all switches are made equal. While personal preference plays a hefty role, well-known brands like Cherry and Gateron are generally a great choice to start off with.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a big market for vintage switches, too. The prices are through the roof, though, so this hobby is not for those with shallow pockets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In any case, starting off with a \u201csafe pick\u201d and then building on from there would be the best course of action for a novice keyboard builder.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kFKZY90wWLg\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kFKZY90wWLg\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keycaps\"><\/span><strong>Keycaps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As for keycaps, you\u2019ll first need to figure which kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/which-pc-keyboard-size-should-i-get\/\"><em>layout<\/em><\/a> you want. Whether you\u2019ll go with <strong>ANSI <\/strong>or <strong>ISO, <\/strong>that\u2019s solely up to you. The differences are subtle, but if you\u2019re already used to one, switching to the other won\u2019t be easy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21940\" style=\"width: 1279px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21940\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21940\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts.jpg\" alt=\"Keyboard Layouts\" width=\"1279\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts-1024x830.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts-768x623.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21940\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21940 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201279%201037%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Keyboard Layouts\" width=\"1279\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201279%201037%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts-1024x830.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts-768x623.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Layouts.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Physical_keyboard_layouts_comparison_ANSI_ISO.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another thing to note is that there are two types of keycap <em>materials<\/em>: <strong>ABS <\/strong>and <strong>PBT<\/strong>. ABS is a softer material that produces less noise.<\/p>\n<p>As for PBT, the plastic is a lot harder and produces more tactile noise. That being said, PBT keycaps offer the more superior experience and don\u2019t pick up any finger oil over time.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re also of a better build quality, although that gap <em>has<\/em>, to be fair, been narrowed a bit over the last few years.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, it\u2019s a matter of personal preference (not to mention budget).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1NpNygIrnaQ\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1NpNygIrnaQ\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mounts\"><\/span><strong>Mounts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need a mounting mechanism; it represents the method for securing the PCB inside the case. Again, it\u2019s a matter of personal preference \u2013 <strong>some like sturdier mounts with no leeway, and some prefer a softer, cushioned feel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Custom keyboards can be made with lots of different mounting styles: tray mounts, sandwich mounts, gasket mounts, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If all of this sounds a bit too overwhelming, you\u2019ll be happy to know that custom keyboard websites typically sell keyboard cases, mounts, and PCBs packaged together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That simplifies the whole process quite a lot and, frankly, is an option worth exploring if you don\u2019t want to handle too much of the \u201cgrunt work.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCBs\"><\/span><strong>PCBs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can\u2019t build a mechanical keyboard without a PCB \u2013 that\u2019s the \u201cbrain\u201d of the entire set-up. Fortunately, they\u2019re most often bundled together with mounts and sometimes even cases as well.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if you want the <em>full <\/em>custom keyboard-building experience, buying a standalone PCB is the obvious way to go. There <em>are <\/em>some things you ought to consider, though, with hot-swappable PCBs topping the list.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, there are two types of PCBs on the market: standard (which require soldering) and hot-swappable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21942\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21942\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21942\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs.jpg\" alt=\"Types of PCBs\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21942\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21942 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Types of PCBs\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Types-of-PCBs.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/collections\/pcb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kdbfans<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out or you\u2019ve had no prior experience with soldering electrical components, then it\u2019s best to go with a hot-swappable PCB \u2013 that\u2019ll eliminate one of the more draining and time-consuming elements of the entire process.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hvyTHpitIQ8\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hvyTHpitIQ8\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cases\"><\/span><strong>Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need something to put all this stuff into \u2013 this is where custom keyboard cases come into play.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21943\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21943\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21943\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Keyboard Cases\" width=\"2560\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-1024x343.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-768x257.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-1536x515.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-2048x687.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21943\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21943 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%20858%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Keyboard Cases\" width=\"2560\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%20858%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-1024x343.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-768x257.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-1536x515.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-2048x687.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Cases-scaled.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/collections\/case\/products\/kbdfans-tiger-lite-abs-plastic-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kdbfans<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Think of the form factor you want, the overall aesthetic, and, perhaps most importantly, build quality. There\u2019s no shortage of keyboard cases out there, so you\u2019re bound to find something that\u2019ll fit the proverbial bill.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extras\"><\/span><strong>Extras<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to take things even further, you can invest in <strong>sound-dampening accessories<\/strong> on top of everything we already mentioned. Foam inserts, o-rings, lubricants, lube brushes, and so on \u2013 the list is seemingly endless.<\/p>\n<p>Having a keycap puller and switch opener will also come in handy (to say the least).<\/p>\n<p><strong>These things aren\u2019t essential, but they <em>are<\/em>, one could argue, the biggest reason why custom mechanical keyboards are so darn great and alluring.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They offer an unparalleled level of control and customizability, thus allowing you to fine-tune everything to your liking.<\/p>\n<p>Lubing your switches and stabilizers and tweaking the sound profile of your keyboard should definitely be at the top of your list of priorities.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/usNx1_d0HbQ\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/usNx1_d0HbQ\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Best_Websites_for_Building_Your_Own_Custom_Keyboard\"><\/span><strong>Seven Best Websites for Building Your Own Custom Keyboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KBDfans\"><\/span><strong>KBDfans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>KBDfans<\/strong><\/a> is the first custom keyboard website we\u2019ll be taking a look at. It is, in short, your one-stop-shop for all things related to mechanical keyboards.<\/p>\n<p>They have an <em>insane<\/em> number of pre-built keyboards on offer alongside switches, stabilizers, <a href=\"https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/collections\/diy-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY kits<\/a>, desk mats, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, KBDfans has a pretty active group buy community with frequent interest checks, lots of in-production orders, and constant updates and available extras.<\/p>\n<p>As the old saying goes: <strong>there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drop\"><\/span><strong>Drop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Drop<\/strong><\/a> (formerly known as Massdrop) is an American e-commerce company based in San Francisco, California, and is most known for catering to audiophiles and keyboard enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>The things you can find on Drop are, in short, absolutely incredible \u2013 but oftentimes a bit too expensive as well.<\/p>\n<p>Still, custom keyboards and keyboard <em>parts<\/em> often go on sale, so if you\u2019re interested in anything they have to offer, make sure to check their website as frequently as possible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NovelKeys\"><\/span><strong>NovelKeys<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next up, let\u2019s talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/novelkeys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NovelKeys<\/strong><\/a>. If you\u2019ve been around this niche for at least a couple of months, you\u2019ve probably already heard about them. Many consider NovelKeys as the <em>epitome <\/em>of a good site for custom keyboard enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>The variety of available parts is through the roof. Everything NovelKeys offers comes in a wide array of colors and designs, so you\u2019ll always have a plethora of options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>However, their price tags are on the heftier side, so don\u2019t be surprised with massive totals upon finished builds.<\/p>\n<p>Amongst other products, NovelKeys offers prebuilts, keycaps, switches, desk pads, and other supplies like wrist rests, switch pullers, lubricants, and aftermarket stabilizers.<\/p>\n<p>In other words: <strong>no matter your needs and preferences, NovelKeys has you covered.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7kLDapkRDXM\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7kLDapkRDXM\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glorious\"><\/span><strong>Glorious<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The products that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloriousgaming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glorious<\/a> has to offer are no longer quite as alluring and affordable as was the case just a few years ago, but it\u2019s still an option worth exploring as it caters to the needs of both beginners <em>and <\/em>enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21944\" style=\"width: 1436px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21944\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21944\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website.jpg\" alt=\"Gloriousgaming website\" width=\"1436\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website.jpg 1436w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website-768x564.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1436px) 100vw, 1436px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21944\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21944 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201436%201055%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Gloriousgaming website\" width=\"1436\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201436%201055%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1436px) 100vw, 1436px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website.jpg 1436w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website-768x564.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Gloriousgaming-website.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloriousgaming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glorious Gaming<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>At the time of this writing, you can get their GMMK base, pick your own layout, form factor, switches, and keycaps, and even have your say in the o-ring sound-dampening solution!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyboard_Part_Picker\"><\/span><strong>Keyboard Part Picker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keyboardpartpicker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Keyboard Part Picker<\/strong><\/a> is a pretty straightforward custom keyboard builder. The fact that it\u2019s straightforward doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s limited in <em>options<\/em>, though. Quite the contrary!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21945\" style=\"width: 2532px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21945\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Keyboard Part Picker Website\" width=\"2532\" height=\"1261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website.jpg 2532w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-2048x1020.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2532px) 100vw, 2532px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21945\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21945 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202532%201261%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Keyboard Part Picker Website\" width=\"2532\" height=\"1261\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202532%201261%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2532px) 100vw, 2532px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website.jpg 2532w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website-2048x1020.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Keyboard-Part-Picker-Website.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/keyboardpartpicker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keyboard Part Picker<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It offers an exceptional number of available parts including those from the biggest vendors like <strong>Krytox, Drop, Kinetic Labs, <\/strong>and <strong>Keyspresso<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WASD_Keyboards\"><\/span><strong>WASD Keyboards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasdkeyboards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WASD Keyboards<\/strong><\/a> offers much of the same as all aforementioned websites, but it does do one thing a lot better than most, and that\u2019s <em>customizability<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This website doesn\u2019t just allow users to set the color of individual keycaps but to upload their own designs for the keycap <em>legends<\/em> as well.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21946\" style=\"width: 1302px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21946\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website.jpg\" alt=\"WASD Keyboards Website\" width=\"1302\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website-1024x898.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website-768x674.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1302px) 100vw, 1302px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21946\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21946 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201302%201142%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"WASD Keyboards Website\" width=\"1302\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201302%201142%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1302w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1302px) 100vw, 1302px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website-1024x898.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website-768x674.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/WASD-Keyboards-Website.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasdkeyboards.com\/wasd-v3-104-key-custom-mechanical-keyboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WASD Keyboards<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>In other words: <strong>you can choose what\u2019s printed on every single keycap you buy<\/strong>. This gives you lots of options and, best of all, WASD Keyboards provides several templates in .svg format so you can easily create your own unique style.<\/p>\n<p>As for extras, they don\u2019t have options for lubing, advanced sound dampening, and such. You <em>can <\/em>get them to install o-rings, though, which <em>will <\/em>deafen the clicking sound, but not drastically.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RHHjyZwXgT8\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RHHjyZwXgT8\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varmilo\"><\/span><strong>Varmilo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/en.varmilo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Varmilo<\/strong><\/a>. Alongside custom-themed keyboards, Varmilo also offers unique desk mats, lots of fancy keycaps and additional keyboard accessories like wrist rests and keycap pullers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21947\" style=\"width: 2541px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21947\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website.jpg\" alt=\"Varmilo Website\" width=\"2541\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website.jpg 2541w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-1536x665.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-2048x887.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2541px) 100vw, 2541px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21947\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21947 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202541%201100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Varmilo Website\" width=\"2541\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202541%201100%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2541w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2541px) 100vw, 2541px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website.jpg 2541w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-1536x665.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website-2048x887.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Varmilo-Website.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/us.varmilo.com\/keyboardproscenium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Varmilo<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Moreover, Varmilo\u2019s Premium Customization feature is absolutely exceptional! It gives users the ability to choose different top and bottom cases, individual keycaps, switches, case signatures, and even accessories in the form of cabling and keycap pullers.<\/p>\n<p>Varmilo also offers unique keycap combinations. We\u2019re not just talking about WASD and arrow keys but artistic <em>space bar <\/em>designs, too.<\/p>\n<p>Their prices aren\u2019t too bad either, so if you\u2019re looking to finally enter the mesmerizing world of custom keyboards, Varmilo might just be the way to go!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1o4EmZqPlQ\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1o4EmZqPlQ\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To summarize: <strong>building your own custom mechanical keyboard is a rather expensive hobby<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Still, it\u2019s a hobby that has plenty of tutorials and guides available online, so at least you\u2019ll have that guiding you through your first build.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Websites offering guides and online builders (or selling parts and organizing group buys) are plentiful too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether or not it\u2019s worth the hassle and money is a question only you (and your wallet) will be able to answer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_I_Need_to_Build_My_Own_Custom_Keyboard\"><\/span><strong>What Do I Need to Build My Own Custom Keyboard?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll need several different parts. You can either buy them separately (from separate vendors\/websites) or opt for a semi-custom keyboard that comes as a whole package but allows you to configure the keycaps, switches, and mounts on top of the base.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21948\" style=\"width: 1470px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21948\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21948\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanical Keyboard Components\" width=\"1470\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components-768x356.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21948\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21948 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201470%20682%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mechanical Keyboard Components\" width=\"1470\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201470%20682%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components-1024x475.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components-768x356.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/03\/Mechanical-Keyboard-Components.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloriousgaming.com\/products\/glorious-gmmk-pro-75-barebone-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glorious Gaming<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you want to do everything on your own, you\u2019ll need a PCB, a mounting bracket, a case, a set of switches, and keycaps to go on top.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you pay attention to compatibility, not just for the switches and keycaps but for the case, PCB, and mounts too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_GB_Stand_for_in_Custom_Keyboards\"><\/span><strong>What Does GB Stand for in Custom Keyboards?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In terms of custom keyboard websites, GB typically stands for group buy.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s when a group of enthusiasts who are interested in the same parts organize through a vendor and buy (pre-order) parts in bulk to meet the manufacturer's minimum order quantity (MOQ).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to be a part of a group buy, you have to understand that you will probably have to wait several months for your shipment to arrive.<\/p>\n<p>The GB process consists of at least four phases and remember \u2013 you have to pay <em>before <\/em>the start of production.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Best_Websites_for_Building_Custom_Keyboards\"><\/span><strong>What are the Best Websites for Building Custom Keyboards?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are lots of options out there, but the best ones are the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KBDfans<\/li>\n<li>Drop<\/li>\n<li>NovelKeys<\/li>\n<li>Glorious<\/li>\n<li>Keyboard Part Picker<\/li>\n<li>WASD Keyboards<\/li>\n<li>Varmilo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span><strong>Over to You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>What are your thoughts on this subject? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Are you big on the whole custom keyboard game or do you not see the allure of people lubing their switches and spending exorbitant amounts of money on their keyboards? <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Leave a <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> below or on our<a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\"> forum<\/a> and let me know if you have any other questions.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A keyboard is one of the most important peripherals in one\u2019s arsenal \u2013 it is a \u201ctool\u201d which we use on a daily basis for hours on end. 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