KBDFans Holy80 MX Version

It is an 80% keyboard kit built around a hot-swappable PCB. It combines a CNC-machined aluminum case with a dual-silicone diffuser and lets you choose compatible components, such as switches and a plate, for your preferred build.

The PCB is designed for MX-style switches, so you can install compatible switches without soldering. Check that your switches match the PCB’s socket and pin arrangement before building.

Switches and keycaps are not listed among the kit contents, so plan to supply your own. The kit does include a set of Cherry stabilizers.

The available plate information specifies an ANSI layout. Before choosing a plate or planning your keycap set, check that your intended layout matches the Holy80 ANSI configuration.

The listed ANSI plate options are PC, aluminum, and carbon fiber. Each material can give the build a different feel and sound; confirm which plate is included with your selected configuration, since the plate is described as optional.

One style uses a PC internal bottom cover, while the full-bottom style replaces the bottom case with a PC plate. The full-bottom version is intended to provide more consistent light transmission through the bottom.

The kit includes a dual-silicone diffuser, which is designed to spread light through the case. The product details do not specify lighting effects or brightness, so check the PCB and firmware setup for the lighting features you plan to use.

The PCB can be configured with the Tofix configurator. VIA firmware and a Holy80 MX JSON configuration file are also listed; use the firmware and configuration that match your setup, and follow the relevant tool’s instructions when loading them.

The PCB is 1.6 mm thick and made from FR4. Its listed polling rate is 8 kHz, scan rate is 18 kHz, and theoretical latency is 0.125 ms.

The listed components include the aluminum top and bottom case, hot-swap PCB, JST cable, USB cable, Cherry stabilizers, PCB foam, silicone diffuser, rubber feet, bumpers, screws, standoffs, and a screwdriver with bits. A plate is described as optional, so check the chosen configuration for its inclusion.

A tape mod can be used to create a custom pattern. Artwork needs to be at least 2073 × 749 pixels, and the design should account for trimming of 2 mm at the top and bottom and 4 mm on the left and right.

Yes. The hot-swap PCB makes it straightforward to try different compatible switches, and the listed PC, aluminum, and carbon-fiber plate options give you additional ways to tailor the build. The finished feel will depend on the switches and plate you choose.