CIY Tester 68

CIY Tester 68 is a 65% mechanical keyboard kit offering an accessible entry into custom builds without skimping on essential wireless convenience and acoustic refinement.

Crafted with a compact 68‑key layout—including dedicated arrow keys—the CIY Tester 68 is built for space-saving setups while remaining highly functional. Though it lacks a wired USB‑C connection, it makes up for this with dual wireless modes powered by Bluetooth 5.0 (supporting pairing of up to two devices) and 2.4 GHz dongle at a responsive 125 Hz wireless connection.

The kit features a hot‑swappable PCB compatible with 3‑pin and 5‑pin MX-style switches—allowing easy customization. It includes sound‑dampening enhancements with a silicone sandwich pad, POM plate foam, and case foam, all housed within an ABS plastic case with an aluminum mounting plate.

Power comes from two AAA batteries (not included), with smart auto‑sleep for energy efficiency. The keyboard offers up to 19 keys anti‑ghosting in 2.4 GHz mode and no‑ghosting on up to 6 keys via Bluetooth.

Features:

68‑Key 65% Layout – Compact and efficient with arrow keys.
Wireless Dual‑Mode – Bluetooth 5.0 (multi‑device pairing) and 2.4 GHz dongle (125 Hz rate).
Hot‑Swappable PCB – MX-style 3‑pin/5‑pin compatibility.
Acoustic Enhancements – Silicone dampener, POM plate foam, case foam.
Anti‑Ghosting – Up to 19 keys (2.4 GHz), up to 6 keys (Bluetooth).
Powered by AAA Batteries – Auto‑sleep feature for long battery life.
ABS Case with Aluminum Plate – Durable and budget‑friendly build.
No Wired or LED/RGB Support – Streamlined, minimalist focus.

The Build-A-Board Kit:

CIY 68 Keyboard Kit x 1
2.4GHz Wireless Dongle x 1
Switch Puller x 1
User Manual x 1

AAA Batteries Not Included.