Sensy Lab Supernova 60% Keyboard Accessories Guide

Quick answer

For a Sensy Lab Supernova 60% build, your main decisions are the plate material, PCB type, and weight finish. Each choice affects feel, sound, and build difficulty.

Plate material: feel and sound trade-offs

The Supernova supports MX-only plates in aluminum, PC, ABS, PEI, and PEEK. Aluminum gives a stiff, crisp bottom-out with higher pitch. PC and ABS produce a softer, deeper sound with more flex. PEI and PEEK are less common; they offer a middle ground with moderate stiffness and a slightly muted tone. If you prefer a tactile or clicky switch, a stiffer plate helps preserve feel. For linears, a flexible plate can add bounce and a fuller sound.

The trade-off: softer plates can introduce slight inconsistency in key feel if the switch housing isn't perfectly aligned. Stiffer plates are more forgiving during assembly but transmit more case ping.

PCB options: solder vs hot-swap vs Topre

The Supernova offers three PCB types: Cherry MX solder, Cherry MX hot-swap, and Topre EC. The solder PCB gives the most stable connection and allows any switch type, but requires soldering skill. The hot-swap PCB lets you change switches without soldering, ideal for experimentation. The Topre EC PCB is for electrostatic capacitive switches, which have a unique tactile feel and require Topre-compatible keycaps.

Important: the Topre PCB is not compatible with MX plates. If you choose Topre, you must use the dedicated Topre plate (not listed in the MX-only options). The hot-swap PCB may have slightly looser switch retention than solder.

Weight and badge: aesthetics and acoustics

The Supernova accessories include stainless steel milled PVD and SS/brass patina weights, plus replacement badges in Glowwaves Carbon, Turboglow, Ice Titanium, and Westinghouse Micarta finishes. The weight material affects the board's overall mass and pitch: brass patina adds density and a lower tone, while stainless steel keeps the sound brighter. Badges are purely cosmetic but let you personalize the look without affecting performance.

The trade-off: patina finishes can vary between units, so you may not get an identical look to product photos. Stainless steel is more uniform.

Decision rules for Sensy Lab Supernova accessories

• Plate choice rule: If you want a stiff, precise feel with tactile or clicky switches, choose aluminum or PEEK. If you prefer a softer, deeper sound and more flex with linears, choose PC or ABS. PEI is a middle option.
• PCB rule: Use the solder PCB for maximum stability and switch choice if you can solder. Use the hot-swap PCB for easy switch swapping. Only choose the Topre EC PCB if you plan to use Topre switches and accept that MX plates are incompatible. Topre EC PCB requires a dedicated plate not included in the MX plate options.
• Weight rule: Select brass patina for a heavier, lower-pitched sound and a unique patina finish. Select stainless steel for a brighter, more consistent look and slightly lighter overall weight. Patina finishes vary; stainless steel is more uniform.
• Badge rule: Choose a badge purely for aesthetics. Glowwaves Carbon and Turboglow offer dark, subtle looks; Ice Titanium and Westinghouse Micarta provide lighter, textured finishes.

Product facts

• Sensy Lab Supernova 60% Keyboard Accessories: Sensy Lab Supernova 60% accessories include stainless steel milled PVD and SS/brass patina weights, MX-only plates in aluminum, PC, ABS, PEI, and PEEK, and three PCB types: Cherry MX solder, Cherry MX hot-swap, and Topre EC. You can tailor the board's weight, sound profile, and switch compatibility without buying a whole new keyboard.

  

Who is this for?

Best for

• Enthusiasts building a Sensy Lab Supernova 60% from scratch who want to customize plate, PCB, and weight
• Owners upgrading an existing Supernova with a different plate material or weight finish

Not for

• Users who want a complete pre-built keyboard without assembly
• Anyone looking for 65% or TKL accessories (these are 60% only)