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Layout
TKL (80%), ANSI. Not shown yet: plate or PCB, keycaps.

Compatibility

Not finished

Still needed: a PCB, keycaps and stabilizers.

This board needs about 87 switches. 3 packs of 36 leaves 21 spare.

Base

A barebones kit, or a case and PCB. Most loose-part builds add a plate too.

  • Barebones kit

    Choosing a kit replaces your case, PCB and plate.

    Choose a barebones kit

    Optional. A case, PCB and plate sold together, usually with stabilizers. The simplest way to start.

  • Case

    Tofu TKL R2
    KBDfans Tofu TKL R2

    TKL · Aluminium · Top mount

    Fits

    Price TBC
  • PCB

    Choose a PCB

    The circuit board. It decides hot-swap or solder, which layouts you can use, and the firmware.

  • Plate

    Choose a plate

    Optional. Holds the switches in line. Brass and aluminium feel firm; polycarbonate and FR4 flex more.

Feel

Switches and keycaps, plus stabilizers when you're building from loose parts.

  • Switches

    NovelKeys Cream
    NovelKeys Cream

    Linear · 55 g · MX · 36 per pack

    Fits

    ≈£18List price, converted3 packs: ≈ £54
  • Keycaps

    Choose keycaps

    Profile, material and legends. Check the set covers your layout, especially ISO.

  • Stabilizers

    Choose stabilizers

    Keep the long keys (space, Shift, Enter, Backspace) level and stop them rattling.

Extras

All optional.

Not finished

≈£54
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