You can build your own mechanical keyboard, but is it worth the price? - Engadget
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Fair warning: once you've been bitten by the mechanical keyboard bug, it's hard to shake it. The good news is that there are more options than ever for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts looking for that perfect click, but that also means it can be harder than ever to know where to start. It's even possible these days to build your own keyboard, but before you start placing orders for keycaps and switches, you should consider if a custom keyboard is worth the cost to you.
You can build your own mechanical keyboard, but is it worth the price?
If you have both the time and money, it can be a fun hobby.
By Robin Bea
Oct. 20, 2026 12:15 pm EST
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Fair warning: once you've been bitten by the mechanical keyboard bug, it's hard to shake it. The good news is that there are more options than ever for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts looking for that perfect click, but that also means it can be harder than ever to know where to start. It's even possible these days to build your own keyboard, but before you start placing orders for keycaps and switches, you should consider if a custom keyboard is worth the cost to you.
