Translucent White Keycap Set for Mechanical Keyboard - 106 Keys

There are many reasons why Makers do what we do, but to make something as striking as a custom Mechanical Keyboard is in the top few for why we love DIY. Over the past decade, Mechanical Keyboards have risen in popularity, especially among gamers, thanks to their superior responsive design and wide customisation. For us DIYers, that custom nature sparks even deeper interest and possibilities for 3D printing unique keyboard layouts. Mechanical Keyboards make awesome projects for even first time Tinkerers to gain Electronics experience in soldering, building open-source projects and using microcontrollers, and end up with a truly brilliant keyboard! If you are looking to build your own Mechanical Keyboard and don’t have the time to 3D print your own Keycaps, then this Translucent White Keycap Set is what you need to top off your Mechanical Keyboard build with matte white keycaps with translucent lettering.

Besides its elegant looks, this Translucent White Keycap Set has 106 keys which are ergonomically designed with the Cherry profile and could be arrange into multiple keyboard layouts, up to a full-sized Mechanical Keyboard build. Not to be confused with the various Cherry MX Switch types, Keycaps with a Cherry profile mean they are shaped with slightly bowed and slanted tops to accommodate the curve of your fingertip, are a bit shorter than standard OEM keycaps and have somewhat different angles and heights for each keyboard row. The Translucent White Keycap Set’s design will feel light and natural to your finger movements, and this set also supports an ergonomic build where you customize your keyboard layout usually slanted outwards to move your hands further apart and minimize muscle strain.

Made with PBT material and Doubleshot moulding, the Translucent White Keycap Set won’t wear down and leave you guessing which letter is which over the years. The lettering is not printed onto the plastic, but the keycaps are produced with two colours into one plastic piece. Tough keycaps like these are usually nicely opaque in colour and block light, but only this set’s lettering was made with translucent material. That gives the Translucent White Keycap Set an exciting new aesthetic when you add a LED backlight feature to your Mechanical Keyboard build which will shine mesmerizingly between the keys and through its translucent letters and symbols. The customisable options for your Mechanical Keyboard are so endless that it’s impossible for us to mention everything here. We are beyond excited to see your Builds in our DIY Community.

Please Note: This package includes only the 106 Keys inside the Translucent White Keycap Set and a keycap remover. If you are looking for packs of mechanical switches and other keyboard components, please be sure to check out our Mechanical Keyboards Range.

Additional Resources for Building Mechanical Keyboards:

• If this is your first time project or you’re looking for a nice refresher guide for your Mechanical Keyboard build, we recommend you checking out Tom Hardware’s Step-by-Step Guide How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard.
• One of the first decisions you are faced with when planning your Mechanical Keyboard build is which Switch Key to use. Cherry MX Switches are the golden standard, but many options exist in their colour-coded types. While the best way to know is to try them out with a Cherry MX Switch Tester, we found WePC’s Cherry MX Switches Guide helpful to know what makes each colour unique and worth it for your personal comfort.

However, Cherry MX switches do come with a premium price tag, but luckily, they are not the only quality mechanical switches out there. Gateron Switches offer better affordability and make just as great Gamer Keyboards. We recommend you check out the Gateron Mechanical Switch Guide for the differences between Gateron’s coloured switch types to help you decide your best option.

• If the prospect of 3D Printing your very own Mechanical Keyboard excites you, we recommend checking out these sweet STLs for your Project:
  • Thing:4978541 – Lowest Mechanical Keyboard Case and Keycaps
  • Thing:3478494 – SiCK-68 Mechanical Keyboard
  • Thing:3019052 – Custom 68-Key Mechanical Keyboard Case
  • Thing:2783650 – KeyV2: Parametric Mechanical Keycap Library
  • Thing:1955421 – Customizable Cherry MX Keycaps
  • This Skeletyl Keyboard Build on GiftHub is complete with Fusion files and other resources to build an ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard.