Chilkey ND104 - 100% Mechanical Aluminium Keyboard

100% Custom Build Meets Office Productivity

The Chilkey ND104 proves that a 100% keyboard can be much more than an old-school office tool. Solid CNC aluminum case, integrated LCD screen with calculator function, rotary knob for volume and media, hot-swap PCB, and tri-mode connectivity — the ND104 combines the strengths of a daily driver with the typing feel and sound of a custom mechanical keyboard. With us, you get it as an exclusive special edition with upgrades you won't find anywhere else.

What makes our special edition special

Unlike the standard variant, we've specifically upgraded the ND104 for you:

• Multilayout PCB (1.6 mm, non-flex cut, hot-swap, tri-mode): supports both ANSI and ISO — you decide which layout fits you during the build
• Aluminum non-flex cut plate: crisp, precise typing characteristic with defined sound — also multilayout compatible (ANSI & ISO)
• Maiz × MonacoKeys PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers: factory lubed and pre-installed — no more rattling spacebars or wobbly shift keys
• WS Breeze linear switches: factory-lubed linear office switches that deliver the ideal balance of silky-smooth typing and quiet, clean sound — pre-installed at the factory

This makes our edition of the ND104 a barebone build with switches: the keyboard arrives fully assembled, you just need to pop on your favorite keycaps — and you're ready to go.

Multilayout: ANSI and ISO in one PCB

The multilayout PCB and multilayout plate support both ANSI and ISO. Whether you prefer a German ISO layout with umlauts and ß or rather type ANSI — you don't need to commit at purchase, you decide during the build (or even later, just by swapping the keycap set). Full flexibility, no compromises.

WS Breeze linear switches: lubed & installed

The WS Breeze linear switches are specifically optimized for office and productivity setups: a light, clean keystroke, factory lubed for silky typing and with a quiet, subtle sound profile — perfect for long writing sessions without annoying roommates or colleagues. Since the ND104 has a hot-swap PCB, you can swap the switches anytime for any 5-pin MX compatible switch as soon as you feel like trying something new.

Integrated LCD screen — more than just decoration

In the upper right corner of the ND104 sits an integrated LCD screen with three function modes:

• Calculator mode: A fully functional, freely configurable calculator app that can be operated directly from the keyboard — ideal for accounting, quick calculations, or power users
• Clock mode: Displays current time, date, and keyboard status (battery level, connection mode, Caps Lock status)
• Dynamic background mode: Upload your own images or GIFs and customize the screen individually

If you don't need the screen: no problem. It can be removed and replaced with switches and keycaps during the build — same goes for the rotary knob. That way, you can configure the ND104 entirely to match your workflow.

Rotary knob for volume & media

The pre-installed rotary knob sits to the right of the screen and controls volume and media functions by default. It can be remapped via VIA — for scrolling, brightness, or application shortcuts, for example. The textured surface ensures a secure grip.

5-layer sound dampening & FR4 gold-immersion plate

The ND104 features a thoughtful acoustic construction: five layers of sound dampening made of plate foam, switch foam, PET acoustic pads, and case foam absorb vibrations and deliver a deep, clean sound profile — without hollow resonance, without metallic ping. In our edition, the FR4 plate is replaced by an aluminum non-flex cut plate that makes the sound profile crisper and more defined.

Hidden storage compartment

On the underside hides a clever detail: a magnetically closed storage compartment where you can stash the 2.4 GHz USB dongle, USB drives, spare switches, or small keycaps. The USB dongle always has a fixed home — no searching, no losing.

Tri-mode connectivity with massive battery capacity

• USB-C wired
• 2.4 GHz wireless via dongle
• Bluetooth 5.4 — for mobile devices and multi-device setups

The 8000 mAh battery delivers days of wireless use — even with RGB lighting enabled.

Premium materials: 6063 aluminum with acustatic finish

The entire case is made from CNC-machined 6063 aluminum. Depending on the color variant, it features either a classic anodization (e.g., Shadow Black) or the proprietary acustatic coating — an electrostatic coating technology that delivers richer colors, finer textures, and an exceptionally silky finish compared to classic paints. At nearly 2.2 kg, the ND104 stands rock-solid on your desk.

RGB lighting with underglow

The ND104 features RGB backlighting that emerges through the gaps between the keys in a subtle surround effect — no glare directly in your eyes, but a pleasant, immersive ambient lighting mood. Additionally, there's an underglow LED strip on the front that can be controlled separately.

VIA compatibility & web configurator

The ND104 is configured via the web-based Chilkey configurator directly in your browser — no driver installation. Through VIA, you can remap every key, program layers and macros, reconfigure the rotary knob, and customize the RGB lighting and LCD screen. NKRO ensures every keystroke registers, no matter how fast you type.

Who is the ND104 for?

• Office and home office professionals looking for a 100% layout with calculator function and custom sound
• Accountants, data analysts & power users who regularly enter numbers and don't want to give up custom build quality
• Mac users who need a multi-mode keyboard with wireless and rotary knob
• Custom keyboard lovers looking for a complete daily driver setup with display and storage
• Switch modders who want to start with a finished setup and swap switches/keycaps later

Note: This edition comes as a barebone with pre-installed WS Breeze switches — keycaps are not included and must be purchased separately. Tip: When you purchase the ND104, you get 15% off keycaps from our selection — the discount is automatically applied at checkout.