Your build

Layout

Add a kit or a case to see the board take shape.

1 problem to fix

Some of these parts won't work together. Each problem is explained below.

Base

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

Barebones kit
Choose a barebones kit
Optional. A case, PCB and plate sold together, usually with stabilizers. The simplest way to start.
Case
Choose a case
Sets the size, the weight and how the insides are mounted, and shapes a lot of the sound.
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
Akko Flash Magnetic Switch
Linear · 40 g · Magnetic · 45 per pack
Won't fit
≈£14List price, converted
Change
- Won't fit: FKcaps MBK Legend Glow use CHOC-V1 stems, which don't fit Akko Flash Magnetic Switch (MX stem).
Keycaps
FKcaps MBK Legend Glow
Low profile · ABS · ANSI
Won't fit
£60List price
Change
- Won't fit: FKcaps MBK Legend Glow use CHOC-V1 stems, which don't fit Akko Flash Magnetic Switch (MX stem).
Stabilizers
Choose stabilizers
Keep the long keys (space, Shift, Enter, Backspace) level and stop them rattling.

Extras

All optional.

Foam & mods
Add foam or mods
Optional. Case and PCB foam to take out hollowness and ping.
Cable
Choose a cable
Optional. USB-C cables: coiled, aviator or plain.
Tools & accessories
Add tools and accessories
Optional. Switch pullers, openers, lube and brushes.

1 problem to fix

≈£74