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Vortex Hellcat 65% Hotswap RGB Dye Sub PBT DIY Keyboard Kit | |||||
$143 - | |||||
Vortex Hellcat | |||||
~ $143 - |
The Vortex Hellcat DIY keyboard is a customizable and high-performance mechanical keyboard designed for enthusiasts and gamers looking for a personalized typing experience. With its compact 60% layout and hot-swappable switches, the Hellcat DIY offers flexibility and convenience for users who want to tailor their keyboard to their preferences.
The Vortex Hellcat DIY features a tray mount board with a frosted acrylic CNC case, giving it a sleek and modern aesthetic. The keyboard is programmable with QMK, VIA, and VIAL, allowing users to customize key mappings and functions to suit their needs. Additionally, the DSA Dye Sub keycaps, designed by MiTo, provide a unique and stylish look to the keyboard.
The Hellcat DIY keyboard boasts a 5-degree typing angle for comfortable use during long typing sessions or gaming marathons. The FR4 mounting plate ensures a sturdy build quality, while the silicone dampener enhances typing sound and feel. The layout standard is ANSI, making it compatible with a wide range of keycap sets for further customization.
Users can personalize their Hellcat DIY keyboard in various ways, from choosing their preferred switches to customizing the RGB lighting effects. The keyboard supports per-key RGB lighting with RGB underglow, allowing users to create unique lighting profiles. Additionally, the hot-swappable sockets make it easy to swap out switches without soldering, giving users the freedom to experiment with different switch types.
In addition to its customizable features, the Vortex Hellcat DIY keyboard includes a USB daughter board for easy connectivity and a carrying case for portability. The keyboard also comes with a set of gold screw-in PCB stabilizers for enhanced key stability and a rubber feet set for added grip during use. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or a productivity-focused user, the Hellcat DIY offers a versatile and stylish option for your typing needs.
Vortex Hellcat | LUMINKEY Luminkey60 Pro Fully Built | Keychron Lemokey L1 |
Name Vortex Hellcat | Name LUMINKEY Luminkey60 Pro Fully Built | Name Keychron Lemokey L1 |
Switch Options Unknown | Switch Options Linear | Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky |
Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile |
Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable |
Layout Size 65% | Layout Size 60% | Layout Size 75% |
Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard ISO, ANSI |
Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal |
Knob Support | Knob Support | Knob Support |
Display Support | Display Support | Display Support |
Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support |
Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys |
USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Connection Wired | Connection 2.4 GHz, Wireless | Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless |
Polling Rate - | Polling Rate - | Polling Rate 1000 Hz |
Battery capacity - | Battery capacity 4400 mAh | Battery capacity 4000 mAh |
QMK/VIA | QMK/VIA | QMK/VIA |
N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover |
Mount Style Plate Mount | Mount Style Gasket Mount | Mount Style Gasket Mount |
Backlight Rgb | Backlight | Backlight Rgb, South-face |
Case Material Aluminum case | Case Material Aluminum case | Case Material Aluminum case |
Case Colors | Case Colors | Case Colors |
Keycaps Material PBT | Keycaps Material PBT | Keycaps Material PBT |