Alternative plate for MonsGeek M1 keyboard.

How to choose a plate?

• FR4: For users who want a balanced feeling between sound and flex.
• Aluminum: For a stiffer and higher pitched sound profile, for those who want to be heard
• POM: For the softest, flexiest typing feeling out of the three.

MonsGeek M1 is the best premium option to begin your custom mechanical keyboard journey with. It incorporates features from keyboard twice the price and comes with a plethora of enthusiast-grade accessories.

Summary:

• 75%
• Hot-swap
• Gasket mount
• Rotary encoder
• South-facing 1.2 mm PCB with SMD RGB LED lighting
• Hefty (~2 kg) aluminium case with golden accents
• Stock polycarbonate plate
• QMK/VIA support
• Included stabilizers: Akko Screw-in Stabilizers (in matching color, pre-clipped but not pre-installed)
• Layout: US-ANSI
• 3 type of foam included: case foam, plate foam and switch foam
• Extra teflon pads (in case you want to perform the Force Break mod) and tape (in case you want to perform a Tape mod).
• PET insulation layer on the bottom to prevent shorts
• Coiled USB-C cable (keyboard supports wired connection only)
• Case dimensions: 33.2 cm x 14.7 cm x 3.3 cm
• Case screws and allen key included

Switches and keycaps must be bought separately.

Everglide Moyu Black (also known as Dark Jade) is a tactile switch that rivals Holy Pandas in terms of feel and tactility. Featuring a similiar top-rounded bump and actuation force, these are described as cleaner and sharper than Holy Pandas. The bump is positioned slightly higher than on the HP, meaning you will reach it faster on Moyu Blacks. Another distinctive feature is the housing made entirely of PBT, which results in a unique sound signature.

Sold in packs of 10.

Specifications:

• Type: Tactile, MX-style
• Very lightly factory lubed
• Materials:
  • Top and bottom housing: PBT
  • Stem: POM
  • Spring: Gold-plated stainless steel
• Click here to see the force curve (measured by Pylon)
• 5-pin (if you need a 3-pin switch, just clip off the extra 2 plastic legs)
• LED compatibility: SMD & THT (through-hole)

A snappy tactile switch with a crisp, pronounced bump that starts high - this is the perfect budget alternative for Zeal switches.

Sold in packs of 10.

Specifications:

• Type: Tactile, MX-style
• Lightly factory lubed
• Materials:
  • Top and bottom housing: Nylon
  • Stem: POM
  • Spring: Gold-plated stainless steel
• Initial force: 45 g
• Actuation force: 55 g
• Bottom-out force: 62 g
• 5-pin (if you need a 3-pin switch, just clip off the extra 2 plastic legs)
• LED compatibility: SMD & THT (through-hole)

Ranked by ThereminGoat as the #2 best switch overall among all models he tested. Click here to read the review.

This fully transparent linear switch stands out not only for its unique appearance, but also for the extremely smooth and wobble-free experience it delivers. Available with 3 different spring weights to better suit your preference.

Sold in packs of 10.

Specifications:

• Type: Linear, MX-style
• Lightly factory lubed
• Materials:
  • Top and bottom housing: Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Stem: Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Spring: Gold-plated stainless steel
• Initial force:
  • 38 gf for the 55 g variant
  • 45 gf for the 62 g variant
  • 55 gf for the 67 g variant
• Actuation force:
  • 55 gf for the 55 g variant
  • 62 gf for the 62 g variant
  • 67 gf for the 67 g variant
• Pre-travel (actuation): 2 mm
• Total travel: 4 mm
• 5-pin (if you need a 3-pin switch, just clip off the extra 2 plastic legs)
• LED compatibility: SMD & THT (through-hole)