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Weikav Stars21-S

Weikav Stars21-S

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Last updated October 13, 2026

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An affordable hot-swap mechanical keyboard barebones kit in a CNC aluminum case, tri-mode with VIA.

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A keyboard hobbyist who wants an affordable hot-swap aluminum kit and will add their own switches and keycaps.

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Overview

The Weikav Stars21-S is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard barebones kit in a CNC aluminum case, with VIA-programmable keymapping, a foam dampening kit and a 2000mAh battery. It is tri-mode: Bluetooth 5.0 for up to three devices, 2.4GHz and wired. Switches and keycaps are sold separately.

The good

  • CNC aluminum case with hot-swap, VIA-programmable PCB
  • Tri-mode with a 2000mAh battery
  • Foam kit and pre-installed stabilizers included
  • Affordable entry into custom keyboards

The trade-offs

  • A kit - switches and keycaps must be bought separately
  • Not for a buyer who wants ready-to-type out of the box
  • Assembly required

Specifications

Build
Barebones kit (switches/keycaps sold separately)
Case
CNC aluminum (anodized / electrophoresis)
PCB
Hot-swappable, VIA-programmable
Battery
2000 mAh
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 (up to 3 devices) / 2.4GHz / wired
In the box
Foam kit, stabilizers, 2.4G receiver, USB-C cable

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