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Athena 75 with PBTfans Klein Blue R3
About this keyboard
Athena 75: The Essence of Vigilance
Building on the strategic legacy of the 1800, the Athena 75 emerges as a more compact and refined instrument of intellect.
Its surface is etched with the realistic texture of owl plumage, a tribute to the silent flight and vigilant gaze of the goddess’s companion.
With a new tactical button positioned on the front right for instant command, the Athena 75 is the condensed essence of myth and metal—precision in its most agile form.
Case Design
The Athena 75 commands attention with an aesthetic that balances modern minimalism with powerful symbolism.
Compared to the 1800, the bottom plate features a fully engraved radial machined pattern. The intricately staggered lines beautifully replicate the natural texture of owl feathers, creating a sophisticated and multi-dimensional visual experience.
Small Screen, Big Expression The HD display supports up to 5 custom GIF uploads. Toggle through them instantly via hotkeys or the bottom-right key, making every boot-up a unique showcase of your personal style.
Function Meets Aesthetics The bottom-right features an integrated RGB strip and a multi-function badge key. Pre-configured for GIF switching, it can be customized to any key function. CNC-machined from full aluminum, the module color matches the bottom case perfectly for a premium, cohesive look.
Details From Within Both the internal weight and internal cover are crafted from premium stainless steel, enhanced by a refined machined texture. Even for the hidden internal structures, we uphold strict standards of precision machining and polishing—ensuring premium quality and consistent craftsmanship from the inside out.
Engineered for a Divine Typing Experience
Beneath its striking exterior, the Athena 75 is built with the discerning enthusiast in mind, offering a choice of premium typing experiences.
Optimized TOP Mount Structure To minimize resonance and hollowness, the mounting points for the TOP structure are strategically placed to avoid the spacebar area. This results in a more uniform and satisfying sound signature.
Plate-Mount Silicone Dampeners Silicone dampeners provide complete physical decoupling of the positioning plate from the upper housing. This design mitigates resonance conduction at its origin, significantly reducing structural noise
Engineered for Softness Following a similar support distribution as the TOP Mount, the PCB Gasket is designed to provide a maximally soft, bouncy, and flexible typing experience.
Plateless Build Potential Combine this mount with the solderable PCB to assemble your board without a plate. This "plateless" configuration is the ultimate choice for achieving maximum flex and a unique, deep sound profile.
Hotswap /Solder PCB Layout
*Please note that the plate mont stabilizers version plate do not support ISO Enter, Split Backspace, 7U Spacebar, or Split Left Shift layouts.
RGB Hotswap PCB Layout
Dimensions
What's included:
Top and bottom case x1
Stainless steel weight bar x1
50A Silicone gasket x1 set
Rubber feet x1 set
Solder / hotswap PCB x1
Daughterboard x1
Internal Cover plate x1
Foam kit x1
Plate x1
LCD screen x1
LED Indicator / Button
Bezel x1
RGB grille x1
Aluminum pupil x1 set
Aluminum iris x1 set
Screws x1 set
Carrying case x1
Keyboard cover x1
Lubed plate mount stabilizers or Unlubed PCB mount stabilizers
T6/T8/T10 screw driver x1
Usb cable x1
PBTfans Klein Blue R3 Base kit x1
Specs:
Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating/raw)
Mounting style: Top Mount/PCB Silicone Gasket
PCB: 1.6mm solder/hotswap PCB/RGB hotswap PCB, non-flex-cut, USB-C interface, VIA/VIAL/AVA supported
Plate: Alu/FR4/PC/Carbon fiber Plate
Typing angle: 9 degrees
Weight after build: around 2.2kg
Cover plate material: Stainless Steel
Designer: Wei
Firmware:
Firmware for solder and hotswap PCB
Firmware for RGB hotswap PCB
VIA V3 JSON file for solder and hotswap PCB
VIA V3 JSON file for RGB hotswap PCB
User manual
QC standard
Upon receipt, the casing is considered acceptable if all six external surfaces (top, bottom, left, right, front, and back) are free from machining marks, stains, dents, and pinholes, and do not have any black dots larger than 1mm or scratches longer than 1mm.
Flaws and manufacturing artifacts that do not affect the overall external appearance are considered reasonable. This includes, but is not limited to: minor blemishes around screw holes, uneven internal coating, hook marks (from anodizing/painting) where the base color is exposed, and water marks, tool marks, or scratches on internal surfaces. Purchasing this product means you accept these terms.
Real Pictures
Athena 75
Building on the strategic legacy of the 1800, the Athena 75 emerges as a more compact and refined instrument of intellect.
Its surface is etched with the realistic texture of owl plumage, a tribute to the silent flight and vigilant gaze of the goddess’s companion.
With a new tactical button positioned on the front right for instant command, the Athena 75 is the condensed essence of myth and metal—precision in its most agile form.
Case Design
The Athena 75 commands attention with an aesthetic that balances modern minimalism with powerful symbolism.
Compared to the 1800, the bottom plate features a fully engraved radial machined pattern. The intricately staggered lines beautifully replicate the natural texture of owl feathers, creating a sophisticated and multi-dimensional visual experience.
Small Screen, Big Expression The HD display supports up to 5 custom GIF uploads. Toggle through them instantly via hotkeys or the bottom-right key, making every boot-up a unique showcase of your personal style.
Function Meets Aesthetics The bottom-right features an integrated RGB strip and a multi-function badge key. Pre-configured for GIF switching, it can be customized to any key function. CNC-machined from full aluminum, the module color matches the bottom case perfectly for a premium, cohesive look.
Details From Within Both the internal weight and internal cover are crafted from premium stainless steel, enhanced by a refined machined texture. Even for the hidden internal structures, we uphold strict standards of precision machining and polishing—ensuring premium quality and consistent craftsmanship from the inside out.
Engineered for a Divine Typing Experience
Beneath its striking exterior, the Athena 75 is built with the discerning enthusiast in mind, offering a choice of premium typing experiences.
Optimized TOP Mount Structure To minimize resonance and hollowness, the mounting points for the TOP structure are strategically placed to avoid the spacebar area. This results in a more uniform and satisfying sound signature.
Plate-Mount Silicone Dampeners Silicone dampeners provide complete physical decoupling of the positioning plate from the upper housing. This design mitigates resonance conduction at its origin, significantly reducing structural noise
Engineered for Softness Following a similar support distribution as the TOP Mount, the PCB Gasket is designed to provide a maximally soft, bouncy, and flexible typing experience.
Plateless Build Potential Combine this mount with the solderable PCB to assemble your board without a plate. This "plateless" configuration is the ultimate choice for achieving maximum flex and a unique, deep sound profile.
Hotswap /Solder PCB Layout
*Please note that the plate mont stabilizers version plate do not support ISO Enter, Split Backspace, 7U Spacebar, or Split Left Shift layouts.
RGB Hotswap PCB Layout
Dimensions
What's included:
Top and bottom case x1
Stainless steel weight bar x1
50A Silicone gasket x1 set
Rubber feet x1 set
Solder / hotswap PCB x1
Daughterboard x1
Internal Cover plate x1
Foam kit x1
Plate x1
LCD screen x1
LED Indicator / Button
Bezel x1
RGB grille x1
Aluminum pupil x1 set
Aluminum iris x1 set
Screws x1 set
Carrying case x1
Keyboard cover x1
Lubed plate mount stabilizers or Unlubed PCB mount stabilizers
T6/T8/T10 screw driver x1
Usb cable x1
PBTfans Klein Blue R3 Base kit x1
Specs:
Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating/raw)
Mounting style: Top Mount/PCB Silicone Gasket
PCB: 1.6mm solder/hotswap PCB/RGB hotswap PCB, non-flex-cut, USB-C interface, VIA/VIAL/AVA supported
Plate: Alu/FR4/PC/Carbon fiber Plate
Typing angle: 9 degrees
Weight after build: around 2.2kg
Cover plate material: Stainless Steel
Designer: Wei
Firmware:
Firmware for solder and hotswap PCB
Firmware for RGB hotswap PCB
VIA V3 JSON file for solder and hotswap PCB
VIA V3 JSON file for RGB hotswap PCB
User manual
QC standard
Upon receipt, the casing is considered acceptable if all six external surfaces (top, bottom, left, right, front, and back) are free from machining marks, stains, dents, and pinholes, and do not have any black dots larger than 1mm or scratches longer than 1mm.
Flaws and manufacturing artifacts that do not affect the overall external appearance are considered reasonable. This includes, but is not limited to: minor blemishes around screw holes, uneven internal coating, hook marks (from anodizing/painting) where the base color is exposed, and water marks, tool marks, or scratches on internal surfaces. Purchasing this product means you accept these terms.
Real Pictures
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