Input

Thumb keyboard, needs a controller board

Replacement part quality varies. Pimoroni's Solder Party BBQ10 is a reputable integrated alternative with its own controller board; confirm that its larger board outline fits before substituting it for a bare keyboard.

Used in: Beepy

USB-C or Bluetooth

Case-style decks usually fit a 60% or smaller board.

Used in: Recovery Kit (Pelican case deck), Stardeck Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck

GRID keycaps; 46 used

The creator-linked RAMA product page now returns HTTP 404. The replacement retailer offers mixed GRID kits that include KURO caps; verify quantity and availability before ordering.

Used in: Little Luggable

GRID keycaps; 18 used

The creator-linked RAMA product page returned HTTP 502 during the 2026-10-14 link audit. The replacement retailer offers mixed GRID kits that include NOCT caps; verify quantity and availability before ordering.

Used in: Little Luggable

PCB socket for MX-compatible switches

The source calls for 64.

Used in: Little Luggable, CyberKeeb 2040

Linear MX-compatible keyboard switch

The source calls for 64.

Used in: Little Luggable

40% ortholinear hot-swap PCB with USB-C, QMK support and RGB underglow

The creator uses QMK layers for mouse emulation; switches and keycaps depend on the chosen kit.

Used in: Boostbox

Low-profile mechanical keyboard switch

Both Penkesu and PiMech use Choc v1 switches; choose switch feel before ordering.

Used in: Penkesu Computer, PiMech Deck, Chonky Palmtop, Rasti Computer, Mu Cyberdeck

1u keycap compatible with Kailh Choc v1 switches

Both source bills of materials name MBK Choc keycaps without a color or legend set.

Used in: Penkesu Computer, PiMech Deck, Chonky Palmtop, Mu Cyberdeck

48-key ortholinear keyboard PCB fabricated from the linked Gerber archive

Penkesu links larrbo’s Koda Gerber files. The keyboard design is CC BY-NC-SA 4.0; order the board from a PCB fabricator and do not sell unlicensed copies.

Used in: Penkesu Computer

PCB or panel-mount on/off toggle switch

Tinycorder BOM calls for one miniature toggle switch.

Used in: Tinycorder Environmental Data Logger, Cyberdeck PICO8

Momentary through-hole tactile switch, 6×6mm

Tinycorder requires three buttons.

Used in: Tinycorder Environmental Data Logger

Pocket-size wireless keyboard with Bluetooth

The creator links an Amazon model but does not state its brand or model number.

Used in: Bumble Berry Pi, Cyberdeck PICO8

Two-axis analog joystick with push input and 1×5 wiring interface

The source does not identify a manufacturer or exact board revision; confirm mounting dimensions and pin order.

Used in: DC34 A7S Cyberdeck

Incremental EC11 rotary encoder with integrated push switch

The source does not identify an exact model or mounting style; match the enclosure and J10 wiring.

Used in: DC34 A7S Cyberdeck

Momentary push button suitable for panel mounting or an enclosure-mounted carrier

The project leaves cap and exact switch choice to the builder; confirm fit and wire two buttons to J11.

Used in: DC34 A7S Cyberdeck

Twelve-key 4-row × 3-column pushbutton matrix keypad

The creator provides the search string “Keypad Pushbutton Matrix 4*3” but no exact model.

Used in: RadioDeck GQRX Hardware Console

360-degree incremental rotary encoder module with push switch

The source accepts KY-040 or HW-040-style modules; verify pin labels before wiring.

Used in: RadioDeck GQRX Hardware Console

Band-selector rotary switch used for mode and filter-passband controls

The source provides “RS1010 Band Switch Rotary Switch” as a search string but no manufacturer or exact pole/position code.

Used in: RadioDeck GQRX Hardware Console

Split 42-key Corne Classic keyboard PCB set

Named in the Chonky Palmtop materials list. The creator-linked shop is not on the BuildDeck allowlist, and no trusted allowlisted tier-1/2 seller was found.

Used in: Chonky Palmtop

6mm momentary tactile switch with clear plunger cap

Exact Adafruit product linked in the Chonky Palmtop materials list.

Used in: Chonky Palmtop

61-key compact mechanical keyboard with USB connection

Exact keyboard model named in the Y.A.A.C-1 component list; switch and lighting variants may differ.

Used in: Y.A.A.C-1

USB-C physical keyboard case sized for iPhone 16 Pro Max

The creator names this exact Clicks model and permanently cuts its case for the build. Confirm the phone-size variant before ordering.

Rotary encoder with five directional buttons

Used as the deck navigation control.

Used in: Cyberdeck 2026

Breakout PCB for ANO encoder

The source uses the breakout for mechanical support and I2C wiring.

Used in: Cyberdeck 2026

Compact 50-key QWERTY keyboard with I2C interface

The source treats CardKB as a placeholder for a future BBQ20 keyboard.

Used in: Cyberdeck 2026, RP2040 CyberDeck

Salvaged keyboard/mouse trackball board identified as Logitech 161A, T-SBC12-CP

Legacy/salvaged hardware connected by a six-position ribbon; marketplace search is intentional.

Used in: FrameDeck, Framework Cyberdeck

Custom 36-key mechanical-keyboard PCB with Elite-C, trackball header and raw-USB display-power header

Fabricate from the official Gerber archive; order layer, thickness and finish settings are not documented.

Used in: FrameDeck

MX-compatible silent mechanical-keyboard switch

The completed build uses these switches; the PCB accepts 36 MX-style switches generally.

Used in: FrameDeck

36 MX-stem keycaps; profile and legends unspecified

Quantity is inferred from the documented 36 switches.

Used in: FrameDeck

One 2U and one 6.25U low-profile stabilizer

Exact sizes specified by the creator.

Used in: Rasti Computer

65% multi-layout hot-swap mechanical keyboard PCB

The Typeframe PX-88 BOM names the multi-layout version; its creator-linked specialist-store domain is not on the site allowlist, so this uses a marketplace search fallback.

Used in: Typeframe PX-88

USB-C Unified Daughterboard-compatible keyboard daughterboard

Named in the PX-88 BOM. Confirm cable and PCB compatibility before ordering.

Used in: Typeframe PX-88

Screw-in PCB-mount stabilizers for MX-compatible keyboards

The PX-88 BOM links this model; verify the kit includes the sizes required by the Point65 layout.

Used in: Typeframe PX-88

MX-compatible 5-pin clicky switch; 70 required

The PX-88 creator links this switch and says another Cherry MX-compatible 5-pin switch may be substituted.

Used in: Typeframe PX-88

Flat-profile MX-compatible keycaps; 70 keys required

The PX-88 BOM links DSA Dolch and warns that the set must include a 1.75U Shift, a 1U Fn and four right-side 1U keys.

Used in: Typeframe PX-88

Custom 36-key keyboard circuit PCB at 1.6mm plus cover PCB at 1mm

Fabricate from the official Gerber archives; the repository files are MIT licensed.

Split 42-key Corne/crkbd PCB set

The source names a Little Keyboards crkbd Classic essentials kit; that vendor is not currently on BuildDeck’s approved-domain list, so the buy option is a generic search and must be checked against the source.

EC11-family mechanical rotary encoder; shaft and switch details not stated

CyberKeeb 2040 V2 specifies one but does not give an exact manufacturer or variant.

Used in: CyberKeeb 2040

Custom 66-key keyboard and cyberdeck PCB fabricated from the official Gerbers

The repository supplies KiCad sources and Gerbers for JLCPCB, PCBWay and OSHPark; select castellated holes where instructed. Design is CC BY-SA 4.0.

Used in: CyberKeeb 2040

Keyboard switches compatible with the PCB and plate; exact type and count not stated

The V2 guide says key switches are needed but does not identify a model or quantity; do not assume 66 without checking the chosen layout.

Used in: CyberKeeb 2040

Keycaps compatible with the selected switches and layout; profile and count not stated

The V2 guide requires key caps but does not specify profile, sizes or quantity.

Used in: CyberKeeb 2040, QAZ Cyberdeck

Stabilizers compatible with the PCB, plate and selected keycaps; sizes not stated

The V2 guide requires stabilizers but does not provide sizes, mounting style or quantity.

Used in: CyberKeeb 2040, QAZ Cyberdeck

Official keyboard accessory for M5Stack Tab5

The creator explicitly requires the official Tab5 Keyboard. No listing from a configured reputable distributor was located, so this remains marketplace-only pending a better source.

Used in: DECK//OS Tab5 Cyberdeck

I2C miniature trackball with RGBW LED and click input

Exact Pimoroni breakout linked in the vecdec v1.1 bill of materials.

Used in: vecdec 1.1

Open-source split ergonomic low-profile mechanical keyboard PCB set

The vecdec source follows Brian Low's Sofle Choc build guide with several documented component substitutions; fabricate from the upstream design files.

Used in: vecdec 1.1

Incremental encoder with 8.5mm shaft and no push switch

Exact lower-profile encoder part number specified for the vecdec keyboard modification.

Used in: vecdec 1.1

USB-C keyboard case for iPhone 16 Pro Max

The creator cut this keyboard case for the build. Exact fit matters; confirm the iPhone 16 Pro Max version.

Used in: Modem Thing

Two-half Corne Classic low-profile keyboard PCB set fabricated from the official design

The Chonky Palmtop creator used two Corne Classic PCB halves. Fabricate from the official Corne repository and check its license and revision before ordering.

Compact rechargeable Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard sized for the Bumble Berry Pi enclosure

The source provides an Amazon short link but no brand or model number. Match the keyboard outline and dimensions to the official enclosure before purchase.

Five-direction navigation switch used by the HandiPi keyboard PCB.

The creator BOM links the Adafruit product 504 five-way navigation switch; verify current revision and PCB footprint before ordering.

Used in: HandiPi

Slip-on rubber cap for Adafruit product 504.

Exact rubber cover linked by the HandiPi creator for the Adafruit five-way navigation switch.

Used in: HandiPi

6 × 6 mm, 7 mm high through-hole tactile switch used for the HandiPi keyboard.

Exact DTS-63K called out in the creator BOM.

Used in: HandiPi

43mm circular capacitive trackpad module

Exact trackpad family named in the Mu Cyberdeck parts list.

Used in: Mu Cyberdeck

Compact multi-device Bluetooth keyboard

The Lambda Cyberdeck 910 keyboard tray is shaped around this exact model.

Used in: Lambda Cyberdeck 910

Incremental rotary encoder with A/B quadrature output and integrated push switch

Lambda Cyberdeck 910 links this PiShop.us rotary encoder; the README documents five connections to the Raspberry Pi GPIO header.

Used in: Lambda Cyberdeck 910

35-key QAZ-layout PCB; integrated or Pro Micro version

The creator links CBKBD, a seller outside the approved allowlist, so no direct source link is included. No trusted allowlisted seller was found; verify the PCB revision and whether the controller is integrated.

Used in: QAZ Cyberdeck

Clicky MX-compatible keyboard switch

The QAZ Cyberdeck creator chose BOX Jades and linked a 70-switch package; the 35-key QAZ layout itself needs 35 switches.

Used in: QAZ Cyberdeck

Compact rechargeable Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard, model 518

The cYbErDeCk enclosure is dimensioned around the Rii 518. No trusted tier-1/2 seller on the BuildDeck allowlist was found; confirm the exact model and outline in the marketplace listing.

Used in: ESP32-S3 RLCD cYbErDeCk

Low-profile rechargeable Apple wireless keyboard

Framework Cyberdeck creator says to search eBay for “Magic Keyboard 2”; verify keyboard generation, layout and physical dimensions before purchase.

Used in: Framework Cyberdeck

Two-axis analog joystick module; footprint and electrical range not stated

RP2040 CyberDeck README names an analog joystick but not a manufacturer or model. Match the published PCB footprint before buying.

Used in: RP2040 CyberDeck

Several momentary buttons for programmable macros; count and switch model not stated

RP2040 CyberDeck README gives no count, rating or switch part number. Verify the PCB footprint.

Used in: RP2040 CyberDeck