Welcome to your gateway into mechanical keyboards. Portico75 is our entry-level keyboard designed from the ground up to offer the sound and feel of keyboards that cost much more. It is a compact 75% layout with a rotary encoder knob housed in a polycarbonate case. 

Watch a quick showcase of the Portico75 here.  

🌟 Hotswap PCB – No soldering! It's easy to build the keyboard and change switches when you want.

🛠️ Assembly Required – Building the Portico will take you 60–90 minutes. We've designed this to be a perfect starting place if you've never built a keyboard before. We're creating a build tutorial with step by step photos to walk you through the whole process.

Like to tinker? Try different plate materials: Download the plate file →

Product images are photographs.

Specs

Polycarbonate case colors 

• Clear (OOS)
  
• Smoke
  
• Lavender
  
• Blue 

Typing Angle: 8 degrees

Plate

• Mounting style: Gasket-mounted, for a luxurious and cushioned typing feel
• Plate material: FR4
• Plate thickness: 1.5mm

PCB

• Hot swap – no soldering required. It's easy to insert and change switches.
• In-switch RGB and underglow. Note: these are not individually addressable.
  
• Encoder knob Note: this is mappable in VIA, the keys are in the top right.
  
• Compatible with VIA
• USB-C connection via daughterboard. This allows for a lower connection on the case, better aesthetic, and even cable angle. 

Stabilizers

• Equals V3 Stabilizers
• Screw-in, PCB-mounted stabilizers
• Housings: includes 5 sets
• Wires: includes four 2u wires, one 6.25u wire, and one 7u wire
• SoulMate Kit

Welcome to your gateway into mechanical keyboards. Portico is our entry-level keyboard designed to give you the perfect balance between form and function. It has a polycarbonate case and a compact 65% keyboard layout.

🌟 Hotswap PCB – No soldering! It's easy to build the keyboard and change switches when you want.

🛠️ Assembly Required – Building the Portico will take you 60–90 minutes. We've designed this to be a perfect starting place if you've never built a keyboard before. We've created a Build Tutorial with photos to walk you through every step.

⚠️ Switches and keycaps are not included. You'll need to buy these separately.

Download the plate file →

• Get matching Portico Keycaps (WoB, BoW, and Terminal) →
  
• Get Dragon Fruit Switches →
• Get a separate Black Portico case →

Featured on CNET: The Key Dot Company Portico is a DIY mechanical keyboard kit for everyone

Product images are photographs.

Specs

Polycarbonate case colors

• Purple

Typing angle: 7 degrees

Plate

• Mounting style: Gasket-mounted, for a luxurious and cushioned typing feel
• Plate material: FR4
• Plate thickness: 1.5mm

PCB

• Hot swap – no soldering required. It's easy to insert and change switches.
• In-switch RGB and underglow. Note: these are not individually addressable.
  
• Compatible with VIA
• USB-C connection. Includes a starter black coil cable.

What's Included

When you buy Portico, you'll get:

• Portico case (top and bottom pieces)
  
• PCB
  
• Plate
  
• Silicon dampening mat
  
• Felt dampening mat
  
• Standoffs
  
• Screws
• USB-C coiled cable
  
• Protective carrying case
  

Switches, keycaps, and stabilizers are not included. You'll need to buy these separately.

CandyBar Premium is an compact 40% keyboard + numpad with an all aluminum chassis. No soldering required—you'll only need a screwdriver to assemble.

Product Specs

• Beautiful, minimalistic design 
• Hotswap PCB – No soldering to assemble. Great for beginners!
• Uses a maximum of 62 switches
• 6 degree angle case
  
• One case, two numpad options – left or right
  
• USB-C Connection
• Case measures 13.39" x 4.25" x 1.26"

What's Included

• Case – CNC 6061 anodized aluminum case 
• Plate – CNC 6061 anodized aluminum plate 

Comes with standoffs, screws, and assembly instructions.

Additional switch plates/PCBs can be purchased if you want to switch from left to right hand layout. Case is ambidextrous!

Not included: keycaps, stabilizers, and switches which are needed to build a complete functioning keyboard. Join our Discord or send us an email if you need more explanation on this! 

Please Note: This is a kit. It does not come assembled. You must purchase switches, stabilizers, keycaps and a USB cable. You will have to solder the switches onto the PCB and assemble the case. If you don't know where to start, join our Discord and ask the community!

• Left and Right case halves 
• Left and Right brass plates.
• Left and Right matte black PCBs. Pre-programmed and QMK compatible.
• Short Type-C to Type-C interconnect cable.

Buy an extra SP-111 plate →

Extra PCBs are not available.

Design

• Southpaw (left sided numpad) allows you to use the numpad and mouse at the same time.
• Split allows placement in a comfortable manner for long sessions.
• Right side layout to maintain the functionality of a full size board in a much more compact manner.
• Special thanks: OneCreativeMind for the logo. MetallicCharles for the renders.
• Plate files are open source and available on BlindAssassin111's GitHub.

Design

• Sandwich mount, with the plate visible around the edges and locating tabs for alignment.
• Typing angle of 7 degrees.
• Left side weighs 3.29 lbs.
• Right side weights 2.87 lbs.
• Board interconnect is Type-C.
  
• Board connects via Type-C.

The MonsGeek M1 is the best premium option to begin your custom mechanical keyboard journey with.

It comes with extra teflon pads (in case you want to perform the Force Break mod) and tape (in case you want to perform a Tape mod). The M1 offers flexibility for you to modify it and make it truly yours while also offering a great out-of-the-box experience with MonsGeek’s custom foam and gasket mount. 

Features:

- QMK Firmware

- 2 piece aluminum case

- Polycarbonate plate included

- Gasket Mount 

- South Facing LEDs

- Coiled USB-C cable included

Features:

- QMK Firmware

- 2 piece aluminum case

- Polycarbonate plate included

- Gasket Mount 

- South Facing LEDs

- Coiled USB-C cable included

Link to VIA Configurator web interface

A modern geometric replica of the iconic Apple M0110A. Featuring anodized aluminum construction, PVD weights and badges, and a custom QMK PCB. Check out the M0llY teaser site

*This is a kit. It does not come assembled. You must purchase switches, stabilizers, keycaps and a USB cable. You will have to solder the switches onto the PCB and assemble the case. 

Extra PCBs, plates, and front badges also available →

Product images are renders. See photos →

Note on the e-White variant: the bottom half of the case on the e-White was not sanded the same as the top. It produces a different texture visually and to the touch.

🌟 M0LLY Polycarbonate now available for pre-order. Limited Group Buy ending April 23.

PCB

• Requires soldering. This PCB is not hotswap. You must solder switches, indicator LEDS, and in-switch LEDs (if used).
  
• QMK firmware
• Compatible with MX and Alps switches (note: you will need the Alps plate for Alps switches)
• Matte black with gold silkscreen
• In-switch LED capability (LEDs not included; we recommend 1.8mm LEDs.)
• SMD components pre-soldered in factory
• USB-C output via hub
• 1 year non-transferable warranty

Case/plate

• Aircraft Grade Aluminum 6061 Case
• Weight: 7.5 lbs unbuilt
• Mounting style: Top Plate Mount
• Typing angle: 7 degrees
  
• Plate: PVD brass plate, 1.5mm thick, MX-compatible
  
• Alps plate available separately
  
• Weight: PVD brass flower weight
  
• Front badge: PVD brass front badge
  
• Gloss black PVD stainless hardware

Hub

• Internal Hub Daughterboard.
• USB-C output.
• USB-A 3.1 input.
• High Speed Data Transfer.
• High Amp Charging.

Layout

Layout uses keycaps found in standard 104-key / TKL + Numpad kits.

Note: the Alps plate has a more limited layout compatibility. See high-res layout images →

What's included:

• Case
• MX Plate
• Front Badge
• Brass Weight
• PCB
• Hub w Interconnect Cable
• Gloss Black PVD Stainless Hardware
• Clear Bump-On
• Packaging designed by OneCreativeMind

Not included: keycaps, switches, stabilizers, or USB cable.