I need to try making one too. With an Arduino that has usb C port instead.

But first i need to learn pcb design and order one. I have soldering and programming skills.

A 3d printer would be nice but I don't have one.... I do have some woodworking practice and my dad can help me here as well for a case.

I'm like you. I joined and research just so i can find something i like and to know enough about the workings. I had no intention of hoarding kb as a hobby. this s*** is expensive AF and i dont have that kind of money to spend on kb.
I recently got an akko 5075b+ and im happy with it.... i got some shine-through low profile keycaps and some krytox lube for the cs silver switches.... I'm happy with it and have no desire to buy more kb now... maybe when this one breaks or starts having issues idk...