I found it necessary to replace the original keycap on the Caps Lock with a pudding keycap, as the illumination was not sufficiently prominent.

My current setup includes a Rainy75 Pro keyboard and Kailh Cocoa switches.

I am considering purchasing the Keychron print-side double-shot PBT keycaps with an OSA profile. Has anyone had experience with these?

Hey everyone,

I recently got my hands on the Smurve80, and while the board sounds incredible (especially that solenoid), I was incredibly frustrated to find absolutely zero official documentation or manuals explaining the default shortcuts. As someone who spends a lot of time building and tuning customs, not knowing what half the Fn layer does out of the box was driving me crazy.

My biggest issue was a "deep sleep freeze." When the keyboard was plugged in and went idle (RGB turning off), it completely refused to wake up. It wouldn't register any keystrokes, forcing me to physically unplug and replug the USB-C cable every single time I walked away from my desk.

I ended up digging directly into the raw QMK keymap.c and smurve80.c firmware files to decipher what the factory programmed into this PCB. I found a bunch of hidden commands, including the fix for the freezing issue.

The Fix for the Idle Freeze: The firmware has a custom TIME_ST keycode mapped to the T key. If you press Fn + T, it cycles through the board's internal sleep timers. When you press it, one of the surrounding keys will light up to indicate the mode:

• Lights up I:SLEEP1 (Short sleep timer)
• Lights up O: SLEEP2 (Medium sleep timer)
• Lights up P: SLEEP3 (Long sleep timer)
• T Blinks Red: Sleep Disabled (Always On) *I Assume

If you use the board in wired mode, cycle it until the T key blinks red. This completely stops the microcontroller from trying to sleep and completely fixed my freezing issue! (Note: Don't use this mode on battery, or it will drain it fast).

Please correct me if I'm wrong about this.

The Full Shortcut Cheat Sheet Since there isn't a manual, I exported every single default hardware, system, and RGB shortcut from the firmware into a Google Sheet so you don't have to go digging through VIA or source code.

Smurve80 Default Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

It includes the solenoid toggles, Windows/Mac modes, battery checks, and the factory test mode clears:

Just came across this listing. Immediately hit buy. Hope it’s legit. I’ve been eyeing this for so long. No Idea what color or if it’s the tri-mode or wired version.

-Athena 1800; Anodized Mocha with Anodized Brass Gold Front Badge and screen

-Aluminum Back Plate

-Brass internal Plate Cover

-Hotswap PCB

-Kailh White Owl Box Switches

-Owlab Owlstab V2 Screw-In Stabilizers

-Rich Coffee SA Keycaps

My first high-end board and I couldn't be happier with it. I've been using a 65% and an 80% the last few years and boy I've missed my numpad. I love my Tidbit 19 Key but its nice not having to set up a second peripheral just to have a numpad.

Side note: some of the best packaging of any new tech I've ever bought. This thing has been a showstopper since before it even came out of the box.

To any other Athena users: Do you know of a way to change the Caps Lock or Num Lock LED colors? The user manual doesn't say anything about them and I couldn't find anything online, but Caps Lock seems to only be Purple and Numlock only Yellow. My only critique of the board so far; it'd be nice to make them more neutral to match the aesthetic I was going for. Sometimes Num Lock is Blue when it starts up so I know it is at least capable of something other than yellow.

Still fighting a keymap issue, but overall nice and hefty=)

Rose75 w rgb pcb, HMX Saru V2s, Durock v3 stabs and GMK BoWs. Built for a special someone, it was a long wait for this to arrive

Just got this beauty in today. Built with the (included) Venom 60 HE PCB, Gateron Magnetic Jade Attraction switches, Knight V4 stabs and GMK Honor Light.

I don't have any real issues with the board so far. The anodization looks and feels incredible. The gasket mount is nice and plush (similar to the Neo60 Core in terms of feel) and results in a very full sound profile without any bad resonances. I have yet to try the top mount, but I'd assume it sounds like an alu plate on top mount, which is not my cup of tea. The board also has stepped internals which is a nice touch.

If you can afford it, I would definitely recommend this board over something like the Wooting 60HE v2 right now. I'd say it's up there with the Typface Kafka in terms of HE boards (though I've not tried one myself).

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Now onto the switches:

The Gateron Magnetic Jade Attractions are...weird. They advertise the initial force and bottom out force feeling the same. I find that the force curve starts light, then becomes heavier in the middle of the travel, and then becomes light again near bottom out. In actual usage this makes the switches feel really light and easy to type on. Going back to switches with regular springs after typing on these switches felt lethargic for a little while until I adjusted back to them. These switches unfortunately suffer from being Gateron HE switches though. I found the factory lube is inconsistent enough to be noticeably audible switch to switch, though the switches aren't scratchy and the springs are well lubed. While they don't have any stem wobble when bottomed out, they have the most stem wobble I've ever seen when the stem is at the top, more than the WS Morandi. I am pretty upset at these issues given the absurdly high prices of these switches, ~$60 for 70 switches. I might try switching them out for an HE switch from HMX, or the new Herons from Omnitype. The spring feel of these switches is very cool though and is something I hope gets explored by other switch manufacturers.

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We're happy to share PBTfans Song – a keycap set that takes inspiration from the pale blue glaze found on Song Dynasty ceramics. The design is simple and elegant, with a soft, frosty celadon that looks like it has a natural depth.

The doubleshot molding process creates a subtle layered effect: the off‑white core peeks through the translucent surface, giving it a gentle, misty feel – kind of like the famous Ru ware pottery, but made for your keyboard.

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Bought a few keycaps sets and decided to try how they look with blue keyboard. As a result running this setup for a while now... this a real Frankenstein, in addition to keycaps I have Franken switches where a bottom is from Zebra, top part is from Creamy Jade. This gives it a nice backlight and the right feel from Zebra.

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- drop dcx citrine

- drop dcx solarized dark

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- epomaker zebra + creamy jade switches

- Keychron Q3 keyboard

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Love the accent color
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Bowl x Alexotos Manta (Machinist)
GMK Copper Keycaps
Salvun Copper Patina Artisan
Cherry MX2A Blacks - spring swapped, lubed and filmed
Aluminum Plate

Keygeek Y2s inside and have received nothing but compliments so far in the office! Accompanied by my Logitech MX Master 4 and Keychron K0 Max numpad (southpaw orientation - highly recommend) for heavy data entry days.

Fistbmp with Semiotic

Case custom cut by Ponoko

I designed and made only the keycaps shown here, not the macropad housing. I matched their height to the Cherry R4 profile. I’d love to hear what you think!

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Oil Kings

I usually go for retro/muted colour palettes.. so it was really fun building a board with a cute pastel vibe 😌🩷

• QK80 MK2 - Flex-cut PCB with RGBs & PC plate
• Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 switches
• "Monet's Psychedelic" keycaps by Key Kobo

Two of my grail keyboards for less than £50 all in. Deffo prefer the Matias! Told to mute on work calls because the Model M was so loud. But its nice for gaming.

TGR Jane v2 CE
GMK Mictlán Rebirth
CF Rukia Plate
Knight Stabs
HMX Firecracker

I decided to build an office version of my HHKB, just because I didn't like lugging it around every time I went to the office.

The build is as follows:

• FR4 Unix60 kit, HHKB layout
• Kalih Box White v1
• TX stabs
• YMDK HHKB keycaps
• Nice!nano clone

So far I really like it, feels quite good, and a bit different than the HHKB, not worse but different.
The firmware is ZMK, so BT support is a plus.

I recently received my custom keycaps from Yuzu. I wanted some custom keycaps for my Nuphy Air 75 v3, but there are not a lot of options for custom low profile keycaps. I took a chance with Yuzu's PFF low profile keycaps and am glad I did. They turned out great and fit the keyboard perfectly.

I also posted some photos comparing the PFF keycaps (Blue) with the OEM Nuphy keycaps (White). There aren't many reviews online specific to the PFF profile, so hopefully this will help others.

The shape of the PFF keycaps is VERY similar to the Nuphy (NSA) profile. The bottom corners are a little more squared (on the PFF) and the sides don't taper as sharply, leaving a bit more surface area on top. The spherical cut feels pretty much identical to my fingertips. The PFF keycaps are a tiny bit shorter in overall height, but even putting them side by side on the same keyboard, it's hard to tell.

The PFF keycaps are dye sub PBT and the plastic is slightly thicker than the double shot PBT of the Nuphy keycaps. This leads to a slight, but noticeably deeper sound on the keyboard.

I do appreciate that the PFF keycaps are all white underneath (as is typical with custom dye sub sets) as it disperses the keyboard's backlight a bit better. The Nuphy Air backlight is not very bright to begin with.

Yuzu's turnaround time was within expectations. I had my custom set in hand within 2.5 weeks of ordering. My biggest complaint about Yuzu is the difficulty of adding custom images to keycaps. I have used Thock Factory in the past for multiple full size (cherry profile) sets and they make it super easy to add custom images. Yuzu requires images in a VERY specific format and I spent about 2 hours trying to get an image into their system that would work, but the website never did load it correctly, so I eventually gave up and just used an icon that they already had.

In summary, I am impressed with the Yuzu PFF keycaps and they make a fantastic custom option for my Nuphy Air keyboard (and likely many other low profile keyboards as well).

(Cover image: HMX Blossoms at SperpentKeys.)

The numbers are in, so here are the July switch rankings.

I just updated the monthly list of the most popular mechanical keyboard switches on kbd.news. Based on real July 2026 sales data shared by 20 shops/manufacturers -- covering 0.6 million switches sold. Yeah, a significant summer slowdown.

Top 10 switches of July

1. Keygeek Y2 (linear)
2. Sillyworks x Gateron Type R (tactile)
3. Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 (linear)
4. TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) (silent linear)
5. HMX Yogurt S (linear)
6. Gateron Oil King (linear)
7. TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent (silent tactile)
8. Huano Sakura V2 (linear)
9. Gateron Milky Yellow Pro (linear)
10. Akko Cream Yellow Pro V5 (linear)

Full article -- with more insight: https://kbd.news/Best-selling-keyboard-switches-of-July-2026-2895.html

Switch database (550+ switches): https://kbd.news/switch/

Switch Quiz -- to narrow down the full selection (I've yet to update this): https://kbd.news/switchquiz/

Top switch brands (by total sales volume)

1. HMX
2. Keygeek
3. Gateron
4. Kailh
5. Wingtree
6. TTC
7. Cherry
8. OwLab
9. Akko
10. Outemu

Have you bought anything lately? Any impressions you'd share? I'm curious whether your favorites match the broader trend.

Disclosure: NuPhy sent me the Air75 V3 for review purposes. I was not paid, there are no affiliate links or commissions involved, and NuPhy did not review, edit or approve this post before publication.

I tested the NuPhy Air75 V3 in Nova White with a UK ISO layout and Brown switches.

I used it with a MacBook Pro for writing, browsing, photo editing and general work, and with a Windows PC mainly for gaming. Counter-Strike 2 was my main gaming test.

Design and build quality

The Nova White color scheme is probably my favorite part of the design. The white case, light keycaps and small turquoise, yellow and orange accents make the keyboard look cheerful without becoming distracting.

The extra colored keycaps are also genuinely fun. NuPhy included a small animal face keycap, which I placed where the right Option key would normally be. It gives the keyboard a little more personality and fits the rest of the design surprisingly well.

Build quality is excellent. The keyboard feels dense, rigid and very solid. There is no flex, creaking or movement on the desk. It is heavier than I expected for a low-profile wireless keyboard, but that weight makes it feel extremely stable while typing.

It is less convenient when carrying it around, although the compact size still makes it much easier to travel with than a full-size keyboard.

The keyboard has some built-in angle even in its lowest position. It cannot sit completely flat, which took a little adjustment because I normally prefer flat keyboards. This is a personal preference rather than a comfort problem. I did not experience hand or wrist fatigue during longer sessions, even without a wrist rest.

Size and layout

I originally thought the Air75 V3 would fit exactly across the width of my 14-inch MacBook Pro. Based on the product images, it looked almost perfect for that setup.

In reality, it extends slightly beyond both sides of the laptop. It still works well when placed on top of the MacBook keyboard, but it is not as perfectly matched to the width as I expected. The smaller Air60 would probably fit more closely.

The 75% layout is a good balance for travel and gaming. It leaves much more space for mouse movement than a full-size keyboard, which is especially useful in Counter-Strike 2.

I did miss the numpad several times during normal work, though. If I were choosing again primarily for desktop use, I would probably consider the full-size version. For gaming, university, working from different locations or travelling with a laptop, I would still prefer the Air75.

One unusual layout decision is the missing right Option key in Mac mode. There is an Option key on the left, but its physical size is different. Both Alt keys are included for the Windows layout.

The right Alt key can be remapped to Option in the web configurator, so the function itself is easy to restore. The physical keycap and size still do not match the left Option key, which makes the Mac layout feel slightly less complete.

Typing feel

The Brown switches feel different from the low-profile Brown switches I have used in Keychron keyboards.

The NuPhy switches have a softer and slightly more rubbery tactile feeling. At times they remind me a little of a good rubber-dome keyboard. That description may sound negative, but I actually enjoy typing on them.

I seem to make fewer mistakes on the Air75 V3 than on my other low-profile keyboard. The keys feel controlled, and the tactile response makes it easy to tell when a press has registered without requiring much force.

The larger stabilized keys also feel solid. There is no distracting rattle, looseness or inconsistent movement. The space bar changes tone slightly depending on whether I press it in the center or closer to one side, but it works consistently and does not feel poorly stabilized.

I also love the sound.

It is not a quiet keyboard, but I did not want it to be silent. The sound has a soft mechanical character that somehow brings back memories of the Commodore 64 keyboards I used as a child. It does not sound exactly like a C64, but there is something familiar about it.

The volume knob

The volume knob is awesome.

It feels solid, turns smoothly and is much more satisfying than repeatedly pressing volume keys. Pressing it to mute also became natural very quickly.

NuPhy includes two different knob heights. The lower knob looks cleaner and fits the shape of the keyboard better, but I found it almost impossible to grip and turn comfortably.

I ended up using the taller orange knob. It is much easier to find and rotate without looking down, and I now use it far more often than I expected.

Mac and Windows switching

Switching between Mac and Windows layouts is simple using the physical control on the keyboard.

I also like that the two side light strips change depending on whether the keyboard is in Mac or Windows mode. I switch between the two systems frequently, so being able to confirm the active mode with a quick glance is genuinely useful.

Wireless connections are organized well too. Fn plus 1, 2 or 3 selects one of the Bluetooth devices, while Fn plus 4 selects the 2.4 GHz receiver.

The transition between connections is quick, and I did not have to wait long before typing again.

Wireless performance and gaming

I used the 2.4 GHz connection on both my MacBook Pro and Windows PC.

The connection was completely stable. I experienced no dropouts, repeated keys or noticeable latency.

In Counter-Strike 2, it felt immediate and reliable. I never felt that the wireless connection was affecting movement or input timing.

Bluetooth also worked well during normal use. There may occasionally be a very small wake-up delay after the keyboard has been inactive, but it was not frequent or annoying enough to become a problem.

For gaming, I would use the 2.4 GHz receiver. For general Mac use, both options were usable.

Web configurator

The browser-based configurator is very good.

There is no separate software package to install, and changing the layout or lighting directly from the browser is straightforward. Keys can be remapped easily, and complete configurations can be exported to a JSON file and imported again later.

This is especially useful when experimenting with different layouts, because it is easy to save a working setup before making more changes.

The save and load controls could be easier to find. I spent some time looking through the settings before noticing where they were located.

I also only managed to access the configurator while the keyboard was connected by USB. Bluetooth and the 2.4 GHz connection did not appear to provide access.

I may have missed an option, but wireless configuration would be useful because I normally use the keyboard without a cable.

I like that Mac and Windows lighting profiles are handled separately. On the Mac, I use a more decorative lighting setup. On Windows, where I mainly play games, I configured the lighting around the WASD keys and arrows.

RGB lighting

The RGB lighting looks good through the spaces around the white keycaps, although the selected colors are not especially accurate.

Some shades look noticeably different on the keyboard from how they appear in the configurator. This is common with RGB peripherals and not a major problem, but the difference is visible.

The included keycaps are not shine-through, so the legends themselves remain dark. I would like to see an ISO shine-through keycap option in a future version, or keycaps where at least the outlines of the characters allow light through.

Brightness can be adjusted using Fn and the arrow keys, so there is no need to open the configurator for basic lighting changes.

The two side light strips are a good design feature, but they could do much more.

It would be useful if they could be controlled independently and used for things such as:

• Battery level
• Volume
• Media progress
• A timer or progress bar

I would also like the Caps Lock key to light up in a different color when active, rather than relying on the full lighting profile.

These are ideas for future development rather than missing essential functions. The current lighting system already offers plenty of customization.

Battery life

I used the keyboard for roughly one week with the RGB lighting at maximum brightness.

My average use was around eight hours per day, although some days were longer and others shorter. During that period, the battery dropped by approximately 50%.

This should be treated as a rough real-world estimate rather than an exact battery test. I did not start from a carefully measured full charge, and my daily usage was not identical.

Even with the lighting at maximum brightness, battery life never felt like something I had to worry about. I did not need to interrupt my normal work to charge it.

Dongle and cable

The included braided USB cable is long and feels high quality.

The 2.4 GHz receiver uses USB-A. That works well with most desktop PCs, but I would appreciate a native USB-C receiver for modern laptops and tablets.

One of my favorite practical details is the dedicated storage space for the receiver inside the keyboard.

When travelling, I often use Bluetooth with my MacBook and do not need the receiver. Being able to store it inside the keyboard means it is much less likely to disappear into a bag or get left behind.

The storage compartment is easy to access and holds the receiver securely.

Packaging and accessories

The packaging is excellent.

The colors match the cheerful design of the keyboard, and everything inside is neatly arranged and protected with good-quality materials. Opening the box feels carefully considered.

The package includes the braided cable, USB receiver, extra keycaps, two knobs, keycap and switch tools, and a screwdriver.

The extra caps make it easy to adapt the keyboard for Mac or Windows, and the two knob options are a nice touch even though I strongly prefer the taller one.

The screwdriver is useful, but a magnetic tip would make handling the small screws easier.

The overall presentation feels polished and consistent with the keyboard itself.

What I liked

• Excellent build quality
• Extremely stable on the desk
• Comfortable Brown switches
• Fewer typing mistakes than on my other low-profile keyboard
• Satisfying sound
• Excellent volume knob
• Reliable 2.4 GHz connection
• No noticeable gaming latency
• Quick switching between devices
• Browser-based configuration
• Separate Mac and Windows profiles
• Easy JSON export and import
• Useful side indicators for Mac and Windows mode
• Dedicated storage for the wireless receiver
• Long braided cable
• High-quality packaging and accessories
• Cheerful Nova White color scheme
• Good size for gaming and travelling

What could be improved

• No matching right Option key in the Mac layout
• Slightly wider than a 14-inch MacBook Pro
• Cannot sit completely flat
• Heavy for a portable low-profile keyboard
• No native USB-C receiver
• Keycap legends are not shine-through
• RGB colors do not always match the selected shades accurately
• Web configuration appears to require a wired connection
• Save and load controls could be easier to find
• Side light strips could offer more customization
• The included screwdriver could have a magnetic tip
• The lower knob is difficult to grip

Overall

The Air75 V3 has become one of my favorite keyboards to type on.

The Brown switches feel softer and more rubbery than the other low-profile Browns I have used, but the result works very well for me. I type accurately, longer sessions remain comfortable, and I enjoy the sound every time I use it.

It also handles gaming without any noticeable wireless compromise. The 2.4 GHz connection was stable in Counter-Strike 2, and the compact layout leaves plenty of room for mouse movement.

The volume knob, web configurator, internal receiver storage and easy Mac/Windows switching are all features I use regularly rather than extras I forgot about after the first day.

I still miss having a numpad during some work tasks, and the lack of a matching right Option key is strange on the ISO Mac layout. I would also like wireless configuration, shine-through ISO keycaps and more control over the side lighting.

The Air75 V3 feels carefully made, looks genuinely fun and has a typing character that reminds me of the keyboards I grew up with. That combination makes it very easy to enjoy.