Taco Pad

The Taco Pad is a minimalist mechanical keyboard kit designed to evoke nostalgia for the early days of mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. Featuring an 8° typing angle and a top mount/silicone bowl gasket structure, it offers a blend of both rigid and bouncy typing experiences. Made from aluminum with options for anodized and E-coated finishes, it supports RGB lighting and comes with a hot-swap PCB that is programmable via VIA/QMK. The kit includes essential components such as a case, weight bar, plate, and foam kit, providing a customizable and unique typing experience for users.

Tofu65 2.0

The Tofu65 2.0 is a customizable 65% mechanical keyboard kit designed for enthusiasts, featuring a sturdy aluminum case with an anodized finish and a variety of plate options, including PC, aluminum, FR4, and carbon fiber. It supports hot-swap and soldering PCBs, providing flexibility with per-key RGB lighting, QMK firmware, and VIA compatibility via a USB-C connection. With a weight of approximately 1.7 kg and a 7° typing angle, the keyboard boasts different mounting styles—top mount, gasket mount, and silicone bowl gasket—for diverse typing experiences. The kit includes essential components like a brass weight, silicone socks and bowl, and a foam kit, while the PCB is sold separately.

Specification	Taco Pad	Tofu65 2.0
Starting Price	$99.00	$73.00
In Stock	No	No
Layout	Other	65%
Hotswappable	Yes	Yes
Fully Prebuilt	—	—
Switch Count	—	—

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