Ranked Keyboard Collection

Case:
Safa 5.88

Keycaps:
Epbt Kavala

Switches:
Cherry Hyperglides (62.5g)

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
TKL

PCB:
Soldered

Mount:
Top

Mods:
Spacers around row 3 switch stems.

Spares:
Soldered PCB, Alu plate, FR4 plate, PP plate

Theme:
A small scale, simple, lightweight, but high quality project. Plates are also compatible with Jane v2, KFE and other similar mounted boards.

Problems:
Some scratches around the screw holes on the inside.
Case:
Linworks Dolphin 60

Keycaps:
ePBT Simple Baybayin (Latin)

Switches:
Cherry MX Black Hyperglide

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Polycarbonate

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
60%

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Top Mount

Mods:
Tofu 60 V2 PCB

Spares:
Soldered Polycarbonate

Theme:
Impressive curves, but no nonsense internals.

Problems:
The spare alu plate has been soldered into an assembly.
Case:
Thocc Supply XOX70

Keycaps:
Epbt 6085S

Switches:
Cherry Hyperglide (63.5g WS CL635)

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
FRLTKL

PCB:
Soldered

Mount:
Gasket

Mods:
No spacebar mount, rubber washers, polyfill

Spares:
Hotswap PCB, PC plate

Theme:
A layout which omits only the least nessecary, but retains practicality.

Problems:
Spare parts are rare.
Case:
Geonworks F1-8X 722

Keycaps:
Shenpo Simple Grey + BoB

Switches:
Cherry Nixies (62gx18mm TX)

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ISO

Size:
TKL

PCB:
Soldered

Mount:
Hotdog

Mods:
Replacement PCB, Polyfill

Spares:
Hotswap PCB, PP plate, Alu plate

Theme:
But does it come in black?

Problems:
The typing angle is a little bit steep. The skeleton plate impacts the sound.

Case:
AE Constellation

Keycaps:
ePBT Grand Tour

Switches:
Naevies EC Switches

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
65%

PCB:
Topre

Mount:
Top

Mods:
Polyfill

Spares:
Soldered PCB, Alu plate, PC plate

Theme:
A versatile classic in a rare colourway.

Problems:
The switches are loose in the plate. Scratch on bottom of board.
Case:
Monstargears Sangeo65

Keycaps:
Shenpo Terminal

Switches:
Gateron Ink Black v2 (62g)

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
65%

PCB:
Soldered

Mount:
Gasket

Mods:
Removed spacebar gasket

Spares:
Assembly, Hotswap PCB (2 ANSI + 1 ISO), FR4 plate (2 ANSI), POM plate (1 ISO)

Theme:
Elegant curves complemented by elegant keycaps.

Problems:
Scratch in anodisation near blocker. Challenging acoustics. Inflexible mounting system.
Case:
Smith + Rune IRON Alice

Keycaps:
Hammer CRP Fujin/Wind God

Switches:
Cherry MX Brown Hyperglide

Actuation:
Tactile

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
Alice

PCB:
Soldered

Mount:
Gasket

Mods:
Gakets on plate

Spares:
Soldered PCB, Alu plate

Theme:
Very exotic in every sense.

Problems:
The USB-C cable channel is slight off centre. A spare PCB remains to be ordered.
Case:
AE x Ivery Praxis

Keycaps:
Shenpo Red Alert

Switches:
Aeboards Blaeck

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Impact Modified Acrylic

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
Alice

PCB:
Soldered

Mount:
Top

Mods:
Bandaid, O-rings

Spares:
Hotswap PCB, Alu plate, POM plate, PC plate

Theme:
An Alice variant with a polycarbonate base and internal weight, that fits standard Alice parts.

Problems:
There is barely any room for flex in the case.

Case:
Geonworks Mini Frog

Keycaps:
Hammer CRP Purple Base

Switches:
Purple Potato

Actuation:
Tactile

Plate:
Polycarbonate

Layout:
HHKB

Size:
60%

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Tadpole

Mods:
Polyfill, TODO: Tape mod (spacebar only)

Spares:
Hotswap PCB, Alu plate (2)

Theme:
A minimalist style that lets the custom Korean metalwork speak for itself.

Problems:
The low case height impacts the sound of the bottom row keys.
Case:
Geonworks Frog TKL 8K

Keycaps:
Shenpo Minimal White + Simple Grey

Switches:
NK_ Cream Tactile (65g)

Actuation:
Tactile

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
8K

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Tadpole

Mods:
Polyfill, LED's taped shut

Spares:
Soldered PCB

Theme:
A minimalist style that lets the custom Korean metalwork speak for itself.

Problems:
The firmware makes Vial crash: Backlight cannot be turned off.
Case:
Cannonkeys Brutal V2 1800

Keycaps:
Omnitype Modo Light

Switches:
SP Star Meteor (62g)

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
FR4

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
1800

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Bottom Gasket

Mods:
Bandaid, Insulator under PCB, No spacebar mount

Spares:
PC plate, Alu plate

Theme:
An affordable 1800 with an uncompromised design.

Problems:
Requires being plugged in several times before it will work.
Case:
Taco Pad

Keycaps:
ePBT 6085S

Switches:
Cherry MX Black Hyperglide

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
Numpad

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Tadpole

Mods:
---

Spares:
---

Theme:
An overly elaborate numpad.

Problems:
The daughter board cable barely fits under the PCB.

Case:
MM Studio Class80

Keycaps:
Hammer CRP Korean + Tulip

Switches:
EC 45g

Actuation:
Tactile

Plate:
Steel

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
TKL

PCB:
Topre

Mount:
Top Mount

Mods:
Polyfill, Forcebreak, Lubed stabilisers, Lubed sliders, 20g stab springs

Spares:
Soldered PCB, EC PCB, Hotswap PCB, PC plate

Theme:
Retro tribute to classic Cherry keyboards, with buzzer and solenoid.

Problems:
The internal wiring is fiddly and fragile. The board was not primarily designed for its acoustics.
Case:
Mekanisk Fjell

Keycaps:
Shenpo Retro Blue

Switches:
Naevies EC Switches

Actuation:
Tactile

Plate:
Stainless Steel

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
60%

Sockets:
Topre

Mount:
Tray mount

Mods:
Improvised stabilisers, Silicone standoff

Theme:
A heavy tray mount converted to electro capacity action.

Problems:
The stabiliser wires had to be superglued plate.
Case:
Niz N87 Alu

Keycaps:
JKDK Grey and White

Switches:
EC 45g

Actuation:
Tactile

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
TKL

PCB:
Topre

Mount:
Gasket

Mods:
Lubed sliders, Lubed stabilisers, Removed silencing rings, Stabiliser shims, Replaced gaskets, 20g stab springs

Spares:
---

Theme:
A Chinese implementation of electro cacitive rubber domes (like Topre).

Problems:
The mounting system has poor tolerances. The Costar stabilisers are cumbersome.
Case:
Hiexa v80

Keycaps:
Xiami CLassic Purple

Switches:
Gateron Milky Black (60g)

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
TKL

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Top Mount

Mods:
No mounting point under spacebar.

Spares:
---

Theme:
One of a multitude of cheap ball catch keyboards.

Problems:
---

Case:
LM60

Keycaps:
Shenpo Minimal Red

Switches:
Durock Shrimp

Actuation:
Tactile (silent)

Plate:
Aluminium

Layout:
HHKB

Size:
60%

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Gasket

Mods:
No gasket under spacebar.

Spares:
Any "Poker" style 60% plate and PCB should fit.

Theme:
A two piece gasket mount comprised almost entirelyt of Aliexpress bargains.

Problems:
Slight colour difference between top and bottom case.
Case:
Hollow 60

Keycaps:
Shenpo Simple Grey + BoB

Switches:
H1 Linear

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Carbon Fibre

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
60%

PCB:
Soldered

Mount:
O-ring

Mods:
---

Spares:
Any "Poker" style 60% plate and PCB should fit.

Theme:
A cheap reproduction of the Holy 60 meme design that is mostly holes.

Problems:
---
Case:
EC Mlice66

Keycaps:
ePBT Fall

Switches:
Topre

Actuation:
Tactile

Plate:
Steel

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
TKL

PCB:
Topre

Mount:
Friction fit

Mods:
Lubed sliders, Lubed stabilisers, 20g stab springs, Lead weights

Spares:
---

Theme:
An EC assembly heavily modified to fit into a generic 60% case.

Problems:
Cheap plastic case with poor tolerances.
Case:
Cool Killer

Keycaps:
Shenpo Minimal White

Switches:
Haimu Clear Linear

Actuation:
Linear

Plate:
Polycarbonate

Layout:
ANSI

Size:
Numpad

PCB:
Hotswap

Mount:
Gasket

Mods:
---

Spares:
---

Theme:
An external numpad that is also a standalone calculator.

Problems:
Half baked bluetooth functionality.