Curious about the keyboard building hobby? This new kit from IDOBAO is affordable and offers premium features like gasket mount, a brass plate, powder coated finish and more. Find out how it ...

The keyboard’s main case comes in either aluminum or polycarbonate, and the bottom of the case can be configured for copper, brass, aluminum, or polycarbonate.

For our review sample, which uses an aluminum case, brass plate, and Fox HE linear switches (described as having a smooth, linear feel and creamy sound), the overall key feel is very light and ...

Typing on the board feels great. The brass plate gives the keys a little more rebound than aluminum and muffles the sound. My only concern is that it's really tall.

For my own customization, I chose the Aluminum Silver case with brass base weight and all other default options, bringing a slick look and combined weight of 3 lbs 15 oz.

Plate Options: PC, POM, FR4, Aluminum, Brass (Add-on Only), Black Core FR4 What’s Included: Full CNC Aluminum Case Weight ( Anodized Alu/ PVD Mirror) PCB (Hotswap/ Soldered/ Bluetooth) ...

Drop’s CSTM80 is a new hot-swappable tenkeyless keyboard that also features an easily swappable top case to give you more control over its look.

The kit ships with a polycarbonate (PC) switch plate, but NovelKeys also sells plates in aluminum, brass, or copper, which change the stiffness of the typing feel and the sound of the board.