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Barebones kit that offers a non-wireless hotswap board? (self.mechanicalkeyboards)

submitted 1 month ago by trashgirlfriend to c/[email protected]

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Due to some unique circumstances I am currently looking for a keyboard or barebones kit that offers a non-wireless board that is also hotswap.

It seems though, that most wired only boards tend to also be solder boards, and I don't have the equipment (or patience) to work with that.

Do you know if there's any boards out there that offer this sort of combo?

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[–] trashgirlfriend 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Preferably 100 or 96%, not TKL, and around 200 dollars generally would be the top of my budget

Also preferably with the option of a PC or FR4 plate.

[–] wjrii 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If that $200 is for the barebones kit, then the QK100 would be right up your alley. It's an1800/96% style but leaves a full-size numpad zero. It also has a ton of options, including a wired hotswap PCB and choice of FR4 or PC plates, among others.

[–] trashgirlfriend 2 points 1 month ago

I've been looking at this board and I think it's going to be what I end up going with! Thanks :)