KBDFans Athena 1800

The Athena 1800 stands out with its premium aluminum case, customizable cover plates, and a unique themed bottom case design. It also features a stainless steel internal weight for added heft and stability, as well as accent badges for a personalized touch, making it both visually striking and functionally robust.

Yes, the Athena 1800 offers both solder and hotswap PCB options. The hotswap version is ideal if you want to change switches without soldering, while the solder PCB is great for those who prefer a more permanent setup or want to use uncommon switch types.

The Athena 1800 supports a top mount system with additional PCB silicone gaskets. This combination provides a solid typing feel while also dampening vibrations, resulting in a balanced and comfortable experience.

You can choose from aluminum, FR4, polycarbonate, or carbon fiber plates. Each material offers a different feel: aluminum is firm and resonant, FR4 is slightly softer, polycarbonate is flexible and quiet, and carbon fiber provides a unique blend of rigidity and lightness. This allows you to tailor the typing experience to your preference.

Absolutely! The PCB is VIAL compatible, allowing for advanced key remapping and macro programming with an intuitive interface, making customization easy even for beginners.

Depending on your chosen cover plate, the Athena 1800’s built weight ranges from approximately 2.5kg (with carbon fiber) to about 3kg (with stainless steel). This substantial weight helps keep the keyboard firmly in place on your desk.

The Athena 1800 features a 9-degree typing angle, which many users find ergonomically comfortable for extended typing sessions. This angle promotes a natural wrist position, reducing fatigue over time.

The kit includes the top and bottom keycap case, stainless steel weight bar, your choice of cover plate, PCB and daughterboard, plate, foam kit, LED screen, accent pieces, screws, and force break tape—everything you need to assemble a high-end custom keyboard.

While the Athena 1800 kit includes an LED screen and RGB grill accent pieces, the main focus is on high-quality construction and aesthetics. RGB support may be limited compared to dedicated RGB keyboards, but the included lighting elements add a tasteful flair.

Yes, the case is available in a range of anodized finishes including dark purple, silver, dark blue, pine green, gray, red, black, and pink, as well as a white e-coating. This variety allows you to pick a color that best matches your setup.