THE J-02
Build Facts
- Case
- J-02
- Plate
- Carbon Fiber
- Mount
- Full Isolation Gasket
- PCB
- DB60 with daughterboard
- Key Caps
- GMK Honeywell
- Switches
- Mauves lubed with 205g0, filmed, and spring swapped with Thic Thock 68g MP
- Stabilizers
- Durock V2
The J-02 has changed my outlook on what a mechanical keyboard can be. It is eerily simple and elegant at the same time.
I usually cycle through keyboards daily, but this has been on my desk since I built it.
Some interesting parts of this board:
- The case is comprised of two pieces of aluminum (top and bottom) and has a solid brass middle.
- The gaskets essentially suspend the plate and PCB in the air. They do take a bit of work to get installed correctly, but the result is worth it.
- There is an "acoustic chamber" at the bottom of the case. According to Jae (designer), there were many revisions to get the best results.
- I have tried a handful of carbon fiber plates. This has the best tolerances by far. They are as perfect as I have experienced.
- Dope pen rail
To get the full build details, I would recommend checking Jae's build stream.
If you can snag an extra (or stomach the aftermarket prices), you will not be disappointed.
Now the wait for my J-01 Rev 1 begins. 😃
Photos
Money shot
The bottom of the case with the acoustic chamber
Brass middle
Adding the mauves to the CF plate
The CF plate sitting on the gaskets
The Nude