Athena 1800: Wisdom and Strategy

From the pantheon of innovation emerges the Athena 1800, a mechanical keyboard that channels the wisdom, strategy of its divine namesake.

Just as Athena was guided by the keen-eyed owl, her symbol of profound insight, this keyboard is designed as a precise tool to extend and inspire your intellect and creativity.

Athena 1800 is more than just an input device; it's a statement piece, a tool forged from myth and metal, prepared to experience typing wisdom.

Case Design

The Athena 1800 commands attention with an aesthetic that balances modern minimalism with powerful symbolism.

Front Facade: The top case features a clean, functional 1800 layout, seamlessly integrating a crystal-clear display screen. You can upload any GIF animation you like! Below this, an light diffuser accent subtly glows, hinting at the divine inspiration behind the design and adding a touch of ethereal beauty.

The Owl's Gaze (Backplate): The true masterpiece reveals itself on the underside. A stunning, full-sized owl visage is meticulously engraved across the entire backplate. Its piercing eyes and intricate feather-like details create a breathtaking tableau, transforming the keyboard into a work of art that speaks of vigilance and wisdom.

Engineered for a Divine Typing Experience

Beneath its striking exterior, the Athena 1800 is built with the discerning enthusiast in mind, offering a choice of premium typing experiences.

Top Mount
For a classic, firm, and direct typing feel with consistent feedback. Favored by those who appreciate a traditional, responsive typing experience and sound.

PCB Silicone Gasket
Delivering a softer, more cushioned, and acoustically refined typing sensation. This mount isolates the PCB, providing a gentler bottom-out and a more muted, thocky sound profile.

Internal Cover plate and rectangular Weight bar

Cover plate material options: Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon Fiber

Internal Design: Each version comes standard with a stainless steel internal weight bar.
This design not only provides a substantial, premium typing feel but also offers a diverse range of unique acoustic profiles.

The stainless steel version, in particular, features exquisite "toolpath" engravings—a finely machined texture on its interior.
This hidden detail is a testament to a meticulous commitment to quality and a unified aesthetic throughout the entire build.

Video

Exploded View

POGO pins LCD screen

Magnetic connector PCB

Layout

Specs：

Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating)
Mounting style: Top Mount/PCB Silicone Gasket
PCB: 1.6mm solder/ hotswap PCB, non flex-cut, USB-C interface, VIAL supported, includes Caps Lock key/Scroll Lock key RGB LCD indicator
Plate: Alu/FR4/PC/ Carbon fiber Plate
Typing angle: 9 degree
Cover plate material options: Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon Fiber
Weight after built：
≈2.5kg with Carbon Fiber cover plate
≈3kg with Stainless Steel cover plate
Designer: Wei
Plate file
Athena 1800 user manual

Firmware：

ydkb_kbdfans_athena1800_via_v3.json (updated on 08/22/2025)
kbdfans_athena1800_vial_250822_DP8M_1.uf2 (updated on 08/22/2025)
Flash manual
Athena 1800 GIF Customization Guid: for custom GIFs, you can convert your image or animation into the .uf2 format on this web: GIF to UF2 for Athena1800
It only supports 128x128 pixel GIFs.
For GIFs used for "Typing" and "CapsLock" (presumably referring to keyboard indicators), the frame count should be less than 31 frames.
For other GIFs, the frame count should be less than 63 frames.
Athena 1800 firmware update (Aug 22, 2025)
1.Upgraded to dual-core firmware for better performance, including improved button response speed and higher GIF frame rates.
2.Added Key Debounce settings. If buttons register multiple presses, try setting Key Debounce to "normal" or "slow" in the Layout settings.
3.Added a screen on/off switch. Left and right Shift+O
4.Fixed an issue where the screen sometimes didn’t light up properly when the computer was turned on.
5.The keyboard now remembers the last used GIF after switching, making it load directly the next time the keyboard is powered on

Update：

Pre-order will ship around October, 2025 (07/30/2025)
In-stock sale date: July 30th
In production (06/13/2025)

What's include:

Top and bottom case x1
Stainless steel weight bar x1
Silicone gasket x1 set
Rubber feet x1 set
Solder / hotswap PCB x1
Daughterboard x1
Cover plate x1
Foam kit x1
Plate x1
LCD screen x1
Bezel x1
RGB grille x1
Aluminum pupil x1 set
Aluminum iris x1 set
Screws x1 set
Force break tape x1 set

Disclaimer: Characteristics of RAW Case

It is important for buyers to understand that RAW case will naturally present with slight cosmetic imperfections.
These commonly include fine scratches, minor indentations, and subtle blemishes or surface inconsistencies.
Such variations are typical for this type of finish and are not considered manufacturing defects.
Therefore, these characteristics will not be accepted as a basis for warranty claims, returns, or exchanges.
By purchasing this product, you acknowledge and accept these inherent qualities.

Athena SS PVD Iris update：

Pre-order date: Oct 14th - Oct 28th
Estimated shipping date: Around the end of Jan, 2026

Dimensions

Price

Pictures

Renders

Athena 1800: Wisdom and Strategy

From the pantheon of innovation emerges the Athena 1800, a mechanical keyboard that channels the wisdom, strategy of its divine namesake.

Just as Athena was guided by the keen-eyed owl, her symbol of profound insight, this keyboard is designed as a precise tool to extend and inspire your intellect and creativity.

Athena 1800 is more than just an input device; it's a statement piece, a tool forged from myth and metal, prepared to experience typing wisdom.

Case Design

The Athena 1800 commands attention with an aesthetic that balances modern minimalism with powerful symbolism.

Video

Engineered for a Divine
Typing Experience

Beneath its striking exterior, the Athena 1800 is built with the discerning enthusiast in mind, offering a choice of premium typing experiences.

Top Mount
For a classic, firm, and direct typing feel with consistent feedback. Favored by those who appreciate a traditional, responsive experience.

Cover plate and Weight bar

Cover plate material options:
Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon Fiber

Internal Design: Each version comes standard with a stainless steel internal weight bar. This design not only provides a substantial, premium typing feel but also offers a diverse range of unique acoustic profiles.

The stainless steel version, in particular, features exquisite "toolpath" engravings—a finely machined texture on its interior. This hidden detail is a testament to a meticulous commitment to quality and a unified aesthetic throughout the entire build.

Exploded View

POGO pins LCD screen

Magnetic connector PCB

Layout

Specs：

Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating)
Mounting style: Top Mount/PCB Silicone Gasket
PCB: 1.6mm solder/ hotswap PCB, non flex-cut, USB-C interface, VIAL supported, includes Caps Lock key/Scroll Lock key RGB LCD indicator
Plate: Alu/FR4/PC/ Carbon fiber Plate
Typing angle: 9 degree
Cover plate material options: Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon Fiber
Weight after built：
≈2.5kg with Carbon Fiber cover plate
≈3kg with Stainless Steel cover plate
Designer: Wei
Plate file
Athena 1800 user manual

What's include:

Top and bottom case x1
Stainless steel weight bar x1
Silicone gasket x1 set
Rubber feet x1 set
Solder / hotswap PCB x1
Daughterboard x1
Cover plate x1
Foam kit x1
Plate x1
LCD screen x1
Bezel x1
RGB grille x1
Aluminum pupil x1 set
Aluminum iris x1 set
Screws x1 set
Force break tape

Update：

Pre-order will ship around October, 2025 (07/30/2025)
In-stock sale date: July 30th
In production (06/13/2025)

Athena SS PVD Iris update：

Pre-order date: Oct 14th - Oct 28th
Estimated shipping date: Around the end of Jan, 2026

Firmware：

ydkb_kbdfans_athena1800_via_v3.json (updated on 08/22/2025)
kbdfans_athena1800_vial_250822_DP8M_1.uf2 (updated on 08/22/2025)
Flash manual
Athena 1800 GIF Customization Guide: For custom GIFs, you can convert your image or animation into the .uf2 format on this web: GIF to UF2 for Athena1800
It only supports 128x128 pixel GIFs.
For GIFs used for "Typing" and "CapsLock" (presumably referring to keyboard indicators), the frame count should be less than 31 frames.
For other GIFs, the frame count should be less than 63 frames.

Athena 1800 firmware update (Aug 22, 2025)
1.Upgraded to dual-core firmware for better performance, including improved button response speed and higher GIF frame rates.
2.Added Key Debounce settings. If buttons register multiple presses, try setting Key Debounce to "normal" or "slow" in the Layout settings.
3.Added a screen on/off switch. Left and right Shift+O
4.Fixed an issue where the screen sometimes didn’t light up properly when the computer was turned on.
5.The keyboard now remembers the last used GIF after switching, making it load directly the next time the keyboard is powered on

Athena 1800: Wisdom and Strategy

Case Design

The Athena 1800 commands attention with an aesthetic that balances modern minimalism with powerful symbolism.

Engineered for a Divine Typing Experience

Internal Cover plate and rectangular Weight bar

Cover plate material options: Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon FiberInternal Design: Each version comes standard with a stainless steel internal weight bar.This design not only provides a substantial, premium typing feel but also offers a diverse range of unique acoustic profiles.

The stainless steel version, in particular, features exquisite "toolpath" engravings—a finely machined texture on its interior. This hidden detail is a testament to a meticulous commitment to quality and a unified aesthetic throughout the entire build.

Video

Exploded View

POGO pins LCD screen

Magnetic connector PCB

Layout

Specs：

Firmware：

Update：

What's include:

Disclaimer: Characteristics of RAW Case

Athena SS PVD Iris update：

Dimensions

Price

Pictures

Renders

Athena 1800: Wisdom and Strategy

Case Design

The Athena 1800 commands attention with an aesthetic that balances modern minimalism with powerful symbolism.

Video

Engineered for a Divine Typing Experience

Cover plate and Weight bar

Cover plate material options: Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon FiberInternal Design: Each version comes standard with a stainless steel internal weight bar. This design not only provides a substantial, premium typing feel but also offers a diverse range of unique acoustic profiles.

The stainless steel version, in particular, features exquisite "toolpath" engravings—a finely machined texture on its interior. This hidden detail is a testament to a meticulous commitment to quality and a unified aesthetic throughout the entire build.

Exploded View

POGO pins LCD screen

Magnetic connector PCB

Layout

Specs：

What's include:

Update：

Athena SS PVD Iris update：

Firmware：

Disclaimer: Characteristics of RAW Case

Pictures

Dimensions

Renders

Cover plate material options: Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon Fiber

Internal Design: Each version comes standard with a stainless steel internal weight bar.
This design not only provides a substantial, premium typing feel but also offers a diverse range of unique acoustic profiles.

The stainless steel version, in particular, features exquisite "toolpath" engravings—a finely machined texture on its interior.
This hidden detail is a testament to a meticulous commitment to quality and a unified aesthetic throughout the entire build.

Engineered for a Divine
Typing Experience

Cover plate material options:
Stainless Steel / Brass / Carbon Fiber

Internal Design: Each version comes standard with a stainless steel internal weight bar. This design not only provides a substantial, premium typing feel but also offers a diverse range of unique acoustic profiles.

Dual-mode PCB with Battery（Not sold separately)

Dual-mode PCB with Battery（Not sold separately)

Product Information

Shipping & Returns

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