KBDFans Athena 1800 Configurator

The Athena 1800 features a clean and functional 1800 layout, offering a spacious key arrangement that combines the compactness of a tenkeyless with a full numpad, providing an efficient and comfortable typing experience suitable for both work and gaming.

Yes, the Athena 1800 integrates a crystal-clear LCD display screen on the top case where you can upload your own GIF animations. This allows you to personalize your keyboard with custom visuals, making it not only functional but also visually expressive.

The owl engraving on the backplate symbolizes vigilance and wisdom, reflecting the keyboard’s namesake, Athena. This meticulously detailed design transforms the keyboard into a piece of art, offering a unique aesthetic that goes beyond typical keyboard designs.

The keyboard offers two mounting styles: Top Mount and PCB Silicone Gasket. The Top Mount provides a classic, firm, and direct typing feel with consistent feedback, ideal for those who prefer a traditional tactile experience. The PCB Silicone Gasket mount delivers a softer, cushioned typing sensation with a muted, thocky sound profile, enhancing acoustic comfort.

You can choose from Stainless Steel, Brass, or Carbon Fiber cover plates. Stainless Steel offers a solid, premium feel with unique toolpath engravings inside, Brass adds warmth and weight that enriches acoustics, and Carbon Fiber provides a lightweight option with a distinctive texture, each affecting the keyboard’s sound and weight differently.

The Athena 1800 includes a stainless steel internal weight bar which adds substantial heft and stability to the keyboard. This weight enhances the premium typing feel and contributes to a satisfying acoustic profile, reducing vibrations and improving overall typing comfort.

Yes, the Athena 1800’s PCB supports hot-swappable switches, allowing you to easily swap out switches without soldering. This feature is perfect for enthusiasts who like to experiment with different switch types to customize their typing experience.

The Athena 1800 runs on a dual-core firmware that enhances button response speed and supports higher GIF frame rates for smoother animations. It also includes customizable key debounce settings to prevent multiple key presses, a screen on/off toggle, and remembers the last used GIF after powering off.

You can convert your images or animations into .uf2 format using the dedicated GIF to UF2 converter web tool. The display supports 128x128 pixel GIFs with frame limits depending on usage: less than 31 frames for typing and CapsLock indicators, and less than 63 frames for other animations.

The keyboard is designed with a 9-degree typing angle, which promotes ergonomic hand positioning and reduces strain during extended typing sessions, enhancing comfort and efficiency.