Planck & Preonic DIY Mechanical Keyboards. Are they worth it?04:33

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Published on February 13, 2017

By far the nerdiest keyboards I’ve ever reviewed. You build them from a kit with parts you select & then program them with open source firmware that you can modify to your hearts content. Imagination is the only limitation on this input device… [expand for links, specs & details]

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▼ Link to Preonic Keyboard Kit on MassDrop [60 keys + wood] ▼

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▼ Link to QMK Open Source Firmware on GitHub ▼

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^^^ – directions on GitHub project to setup build environment

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▼ Planck Keyboard Specifications ▼
Milled Bottom With Mounting Kit
Anodized aluminum
Available colors: Black, orange, red, silver, blue, and purple
Wall thickness: 3.1 mm
4 rubber feet
Accepts 5 M2 screws (included)
Reset hole

PCB
Pre-soldered
Pre-programmed
Standard layout
Cherry MX and Matias/ALPS switch footprints
LED-ready
Speaker built-in
New firmware flashing instructions

MIT Top Plate
304 brushed stainless steel
47 keys
2u space bar
Compatible with MX and Matias switches
2u Stabiliser included with MX switch/keycap selection
Dimensions: 3.19 x 9.17 x 0.06 in (81 x 233 x 1.5 mm)

Grid Top Plate
304 brushed stainless steel
48 keys
Two 1u keys instead of one 2u
Compatible with MX and Matias switches
Dimensions: 3.19 x 9.17 x 0.06 in (81 x 233 x 1.5 mm)

Key Switches
Cherry MX
Gateron
Matias
Zealios

Keycaps
PBT DSA MX/Matias
PBT OEM MX
ABS OEM Matias

▼ Preonic Keyboard Specifications [Only differences listed]▼
Bottom Plate With Walnut Ends & Mounting Kit
4 rubber feet
All screws and spacers included
Reset hole
Bottom plate: 249 x 106 x 1.54 mm
Walnut ends: 116.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 mm

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