The Luminkey65 Keyboard Kit (Barebone) is a high-quality DIY custom keyboard kit in a 65% form factor , providing enthusiasts with a solid, flexible foundation for a personalized keyboard project. It combines a robust CNC-machined aluminum chassis , a high-quality hot-swappable PCB , and a variable mounting/damping system that allows you to fine-tune the sound, feel, and overall build quality. As a barebone kit, it includes the structural components and internal foam; switches, keycaps, and stabs must be purchased separately . The compact layout, featuring an arrow and navigation block, is equally suitable for productivity, gaming, or creative customization.

Technical specifications:

• Product Type: Custom Keyboard Kit - 65% Layout (Barebone)

• Housing: CNC-machined aluminum top and aluminum bottom (multi-layered)

• Layout support: ANSI & ISO compatible (depending on plate/PCB). Please note, barebones come standard with an ANSI plate, ISO is only possible with an additional plate.

• PCB: Hot Swap PCB – MX Style Compatible (3-Pin & 5-Pin)

• Hot-swap support: Yes – allows switch replacement without soldering

• Plate: PC

• Mounting style: Gasket-mount-like system (flexible for different feel profiles)

• Internal cushioning: Multiple layers of foam included.

  • IXPE Case Foam

  • Poron Plate Foam

  • Flex/Non-Flex Case Foam (for acoustic and feel tuning)

• Switch compatibility: MX stem (3-/5-pin) – compatible with many switch types

• Stabilizers: Supports screw-in and plate-mount stabilizers

• Connection: USB-C – USB-C Daughterboard (with JST cable)

• Firmware: Supports QMK/VIA (for wired PCB variants)

• Dimensions: Compact 65% size – approx. 316 × 107 × 34 mm (varies slightly)

• Weight: approx. 1.4 kg+ (depending on case/plate/weight options)

• Footprint: 65% with dedicated arrow and navigation section

• Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux

• Special features:

  • Multi-layered damping concept for sound and feel optimization

  • Flexible plate variants for different tip characteristics

  • Gasket/mount system for a soft, controlled typing feel

  • Hot-swap PCB without soldering

  • QMK/VIA support for wired PCBs

Scope of delivery (included):

• CNC machined aluminum top case

• CNC machined aluminum bottom case

• PCB (Hot-Swap, MX-Style)

• USB-C daughterboard + JST cable

• Foam damping sets (IXPE, Poron, Flex/Non-Flex)

• Plate (PC)

• Gaskets / Gasket Jackets / Gasket Socks

• Footpads

• PCB stabilizer O-rings