QK80 Replacement Components for Original QK80 Keyboards

QK80 Replacement Components for Original QK80 KeyboardsUpgrade, customize, or maintain your original QK80 keyboard with genuine spare and replacement components designed specifically for the first generation QK80. Important: These parts are made exclusively for the original QK80 and are not compatible with the QK80 Mk2 or other QK series keyboards due to differences in internal structure, mounting design, and PCB layouts. Available Plates Customize the typing feel and sound profile of your QK80 with a

Upgrade, customize, or maintain your original QK80 keyboard with genuine spare and replacement components designed specifically for the first-generation QK80.

Important: These parts are made exclusively for the original QK80 and are not compatible with the QK80 Mk2 or other QK series keyboards due to differences in internal structure, mounting design, and PCB layouts.

Available Plates

Customize the typing feel and sound profile of your QK80 with a selection of plate materials:

• Aluminum Plate – Firm and balanced typing experience with a clean and crisp sound profile.
• FR4 Plate – Slightly flexible with a fuller and deeper acoustic response.
• Polycarbonate (PC) Plate – Softer typing feel with a more muted and cushioned sound signature.
• POM Plate – Smooth keypress feel with a soft and marbly acoustic character.
• Carbon Fiber Plate – Stiffer and more responsive with sharper feedback and brighter acoustics.

All plates are precision-manufactured for the original QK80 mounting structure and layout compatibility.

Available PCBs

Replacement and spare PCBs are available for multiple build preferences:

• Wired Hotswap PCB
  • Kailh hotswap sockets
  • VIA / VIAL support
  • ANSI layout support
  • No soldering required
• Tri-Mode Wireless PCB
  • Bluetooth / 2.4GHz / USB-C connectivity
  • Hotswap support
  • Battery compatible
  • VIA support
  • Available in flex-cut and non-flex-cut versions depending on configuration
• Solder PCB
  • Designed for advanced custom layouts
  • Supports additional layout configurations depending on PCB version

Additional Components

Optional spare parts and accessories may include:

• Daughterboards and JST cables
• Foam kits
• Silicone gasket sets
• Batteries
• LED strip components
• Rubber feet and hardware kits
• Decorative weights and badges

Compatibility Notice

These components are designed only for the original QK80 keyboard.
They are not compatible with the QK80 Mk2, as the Mk2 uses a redesigned internal structure featuring leaf-spring mounting, magnetic connectors, updated PCB specifications, and revised case geometry.

Perfect for replacement builds, spare inventory, or experimenting with different typing feels and acoustic configurations on your original QK80.