Kronos 60% Keyboard Kit Add-ons and Accessories
Best modular upgrade for custom mechanical keyboard enthusiasts.
Elevate your custom keyboard build with the UniKeys HE Add-on. This component offers enthusiasts unparalleled customization, allowing you to choose between Solder or Hotswap PCB configurations. Tailor your typing experience by selecting from a variety of plate materials, including Alu, PP, PC, POM, FR4, and CF. These options empower you to fine-tune the acoustic and flex characteristics of your keyboard, ensuring a truly personalized feel and sound.
$35.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
707
/ 1066
#707 in Input Device Accessories
Price vs Category Average
+7%
Above average
Available PCB Options
Solder, Hotswap
/ Solder, Hotswap
Who it's for
- Modders wanting quick, tool-free component upgrades
- Keyboard enthusiasts seeking a personalized typing experience
- Users prioritizing long-term durability and premium build feel
Who should skip it
- Collectors owning multiple boards needing universal parts
- Budget-conscious buyers comparing costs to pre-built options
- Beginners intimidated by complex mechanical assembly
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Versatility
Diverse plate materials offer distinct sound profiles for every typing preference.
Flex Customization
Material selection allows precise control over the board's structural typing feel.
Build Flexibility
Solder and hotswap options cater to both purists and switch swappers.
Component Compatibility
Modular design integrates seamlessly into the Kronos 60% ecosystem.
Material Variety
An impressive range of plate options for deep sound signature tuning.
Assembly Accessibility
Requires technical knowledge but rewards users with a bespoke typing experience.
Key Specs
Available PCB Options
Solder, Hotswap
Available Plate Materials
Aluminum (Alu), Polypropylene (PP), Polycarbonate (PC), POM, FR4, Carbon Fiber (CF)
Features
- Modular design with Solder or Hotswap PCB choice.
- Extensive plate material customization.
- Fine-tune keyboard acoustics and flex.
- Personalize typing feel and sound.
- Enhances custom keyboard builds.
What customers say
The UniKeys Kronos accessories are overwhelmingly praised for elevating the mechanical keyboard experience. Customers consistently highlight the exceptional build quality of components like mounting plates and acoustic foam, which significantly refines the sound profile to achieve desired enthusiast acoustics. Aesthetic upgrades, including keycaps and cables, are lauded for their vibrant design and robust construction, perfectly complementing custom builds. While installation is straightforward, the premium pricing causes some deliberation regarding overall value. Furthermore, high demand frequently causes frustrating supply shortages. Despite these logistical hurdles, the consensus confirms these accessories are top-tier upgrades, delivering tangible improvements in tactile feel and sound performance for high-end 60 percent custom systems.
Know before you buy
The Solder PCB requires you to permanently solder your switches to the board, offering a more secure connection and compatibility with a wider range of layouts. The Hotswap PCB allows you to plug and play your switches without soldering, making it easy to swap them out whenever you want to try a different feel.
Plate materials significantly impact the typing experience. Stiffer materials like Aluminum and Carbon Fiber provide a crisp, high-pitched sound and a firm feel, while softer materials like POM, PP, and PC offer a deeper, more muted sound profile with increased flex.
If you prefer a softer, more flexible typing feel, choose POM, PP, or PC plates. These materials absorb more impact than metal or FR4, resulting in a cushioned sensation and a deeper acoustic signature.
The Kronos 60% kit is designed to fit most standard 60% keyboard cases, but we recommend verifying your specific case's mounting style and internal clearance to ensure a perfect fit.
Yes, but it requires disassembling the keyboard. You will need to remove the keycaps and switches to access the plate and swap it for a different material.
FR4 is a balanced choice that sits between the stiffness of metal and the flexibility of plastics. It provides a clean, neutral sound profile that is often favored for its consistency and slightly dampened resonance compared to aluminum.
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