You totally could, if you were willing to re-solder all of the cut traces. But at that point, you'd be better served by buying a kit to assemble. Custom firmwa

You totally could, if you were willing to re-solder all of the cut traces. But at that point, you'd be better served by buying a kit to assemble. Custom firmware, choice of key switches, and choice of keycaps are not going to be available if you apply the hacksaw method to cheapo $5 boards.