Mode 65

by Mode Designs

Specification

Layout: 65%

Color: Blue-Grey Top, Blue Bottom, Copper Backpiece
Material: Aluminum Case; Copper Backpiece
Mount: Isolated Top
Plate: FR4
Stabilizers: Durock v2 (Smoky)
Switches: Gazzew Boba LT, lubed with TriboSys 3203
Keycaps: KAT Space Cadet

Mod: Shelf liner for case sound dampening

Build Info

Mode 65 is a very customizable and versatile board. Almost every component of the board can be customized to your liking, and there are multiple Mounting Styles available as well. After talking it over with the client, I recommended Isolated Top Mount to provide the preferred typing feel. Since the Silicone Base is not used for Top Isolated Mount, the case does have some resonance. I used a small piece of shelf liner to dampen the case ping without reducing the flex of the board. The KAT Space Cadet matches the case colors surprising well, complementing the colors for all parts.