Fancy Alice Keyboard Kit

The Alice layout is an ergonomic design that splits the keys into two angled halves to promote a more natural wrist position. While it feels different from a standard rectangular keyboard, most users find the adjustment period takes only a few days of consistent typing.

This is a DIY kit, meaning it arrives as a collection of parts that you must assemble yourself. You will need to install the switches and keycaps, and potentially assemble the acrylic shell, making it a great project for those who enjoy the hands-on process of building a custom board.

The Kailh hot-swappable sockets are compatible with most standard 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. You do not need to solder anything, allowing you to swap switches in and out easily to find your preferred typing feel.

The gasket mount system suspends the plate within the case using soft materials rather than rigid screws. This creates a flexible, cushioned typing feel and helps dampen harsh vibrations, resulting in a more consistent and pleasant sound profile.

Yes, the kit supports QMK and Via firmware, which are industry-standard tools for remapping keys, creating macros, and customizing the RGB lighting effects. Once configured, your settings are saved directly to the keyboard's internal memory.

Because of the unique Alice layout, you need a keycap set that includes specific sizes for the split spacebars—specifically a 2.25U and a 2.75U key. Ensure your chosen keycap set explicitly lists support for Alice or split-spacebar layouts to ensure all keys fit correctly.