PBTfans Athena 1800 Mechanical Keyboard

The PBTfans Athena 1800 Iron Dolch stands out with its dual mounting system, allowing users to choose between a classic top mount for a firm, responsive typing experience or a PCB silicone gasket mount for a softer, acoustically refined feel. The combination of premium materials, including an aluminum case and customizable cover plate options, adds to its distinctiveness.

Absolutely! The Athena 1800 offers both top mount and PCB silicone gasket mounting styles. This flexibility lets you tailor the keyboard’s feel and sound to your personal preference—whether you prefer a crisp, tactile response or a more cushioned, muted keystroke.

The case is crafted from high-quality anodized or e-coated aluminum, ensuring a premium look and durability. The cover plate comes in your choice of stainless steel, brass, or carbon fiber, and the internal weight bar is made from stainless steel for added stability and a satisfying heft.

Yes, the Athena 1800 includes a 1.6mm hotswap PCB option, making it easy to change out switches without soldering. This is perfect for users who like to experiment with different switch types.

The keyboard weighs approximately 2.5kg with the carbon fiber cover plate and around 3kg with the stainless steel version. This substantial weight contributes to a sturdy, premium feel on your desk.

The Athena 1800 features a 9-degree typing angle, which is designed to provide ergonomic comfort and a satisfying typing posture for extended use.

Yes, the PCB is fully supported by both VIA and VIAL, allowing you to easily customize your key layout, macros, and lighting profiles to suit your workflow or gaming needs.

This keyboard comes with an RGB LCD indicator, which not only shows Caps Lock and Scroll Lock status, but can also be customized with your own GIFs or animations for a personalized touch.

Yes! The Athena 1800’s RGB LCD indicator supports custom GIFs and animations. You can convert your images or animations into the required .uf2 format and flash them onto the keyboard for a truly unique look.

The Athena 1800 Iron Dolch comes with the PBTfans Count Iron Dolch Base kit and a matching numpad kit, both crafted from high-quality PBT for long-lasting legends and a pleasant typing texture.

You can choose between aluminum, FR4, polycarbonate, and carbon fiber plates. Each material offers a unique typing sound and feel, so you can further personalize your experience.

The Athena 1800 was designed by Wei, a respected name in the custom keyboard community known for attention to detail and innovative layouts.

Yes, the stainless steel version features intricate 'toolpath' engravings on the interior, showcasing refined machining and a commitment to craftsmanship that’s visible only when the keyboard is disassembled.

Yes, the Athena 1800 provides both solder and hotswap PCB options, catering to users who prefer the permanence of soldering or the flexibility of hotswap sockets.

Each kit comes with everything you need for a premium build: top and bottom case, stainless steel weight bar, silicone gasket set, rubber feet, solder or hotswap PCB, daughterboard, cover plate, foam kit, plate, LCD screen, bezel, RGB grille, aluminum accents, screws, force break tape, and the PBTfans Count Iron Dolch keycap sets.