True to its name, Ellora65 retains the ever-popular 65% layout, setting itself apart from the competition with a left-side macro column and knob, as well as a programmable OLED screen on the upper-right.
The eleven variations of the aluminium Ellora65 kit feature an FR-4 plate and a brass knob, with alternate material options for both and additional PCBs available for separate purchase on our parts page.
Aluminium not your style? The Ellora65 is also available in a clear all-polycarb kit, and a limited-quantity all-brass kit!
Check out the extra parts on offer for the Ellora65!
Vendors
Canada: You are here!
US: Kiko’s Lab
UK: ProtoTypist
EU: MyKeyboard
AU: DailyClack
SEA: iLumKB
ASIA: zFrontierGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q1 2024. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded. Any orders with different group buy projects combined will be cancelled and refunded. By purchasing this product, you are agreeing to these terms.
Designed to honour the materials used in its construction, Chapter 1 shows off the parts that make up the board in a sophisticated and striking fashion. Mix and match plates, knobs, and weights to create the board of your dreams, with hundreds of possible combinations! All Chapter 1 boards come with a shell case and a promotional comic book, and several deskmats that match the comic’s style are available for purchase!
Chapter 1 features an engraved single-piece weight that spans the width of the keyboard, creating an amazing typing sound that only gets better with higher density weight material like brass, copper, or steel! Each Chapter 1 case also comes with an encoder knob that matches the material and colour of the chosen kit, with alternate colours and materials available for seperate purchase!
Finally, the Chapter 1‘s leaf spring plate was designed to achieve a bouncier, softer typing feel that is perfectly realized in the polycarb and aluminum plates, with the brass and copper plates providing a more rigid option for those who prefer a more traditional typing experience!
Want to personalize your Chapter 1 or pick up a deskmat? Head over to the parts page!
Typing Test
Vendors
Canada: You are here!
US: Mekibo
EU: MyKeyboard
AU: DailyClack
SEA: iLumKB
CN: zFrontier
Group Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This keyboard will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2023. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded. Any orders with different group buy projects combined will be cancelled and refunded. By purchasing this product, you are agreeing to these terms.
Designed by streamline, the saevus Cor was created following a 6-month plunge into the foam rabbit hole; they felt that, while the foamed boards sounded great, the uniformity between their sound detracted from the personality of each. Thus, the saevus Cor was created: a plateless 65% XT keyboard that aims to produce a unique sound without the need for case foam. Beyond the gentle half-heart-shaped slopes of the case’s profile, considerations for comfort are present within the saevus Cor‘s design, as it features a low 6.5° typing angle and a cherry lip on the case front – providing a more comfortable typing experience when used without a wrist rest.
The saevus Cor has an aluminum case, available in 8 colours across two finishes – light blue, vibrant red, deep navy, lilac, rose gold, silver, and electrophoresed black or white. The board’s 65% layout is bookended by split XT macro columns, lending it a symmetrical appearance and a more even weight distribution, as well as a place to put artisan caps and helpful macros. Internally, the saevus Cor uses a brass weight, with a copper badge sporting a simple but attractive icon adorning the bottom. The board is meant to be assembled platelessly with its solderable PCB, but a polycarbonate plate is nonetheless included for hotswap users, as well as those who simply prefer to use one.
Photos of the Deep Navy prototype provided by Clackbait.
Looking for extra parts? Pick some up on the extras page!
Typing Test
Vendors
CA: You are here!
NA: Mechs & Co.
EU: MyKeyboard
UK: Proto[Typist]
AU: Prestige Keys
ASIA: SwagkeysGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2023. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded
EVO70 R2 is the new and improved version of the feature-packed EVO70 from customMK! Like its predecessor, the EVO70 R2 has programmable lighting and a rotary encoder with an included 20mm knob, but has had its design revised for a more screwless appearance, and has added several new features such as integrated memory, a real-time clock, a simple digital speaker, and an ambient temperature sensor. Additionally, a variety of new options have been introduced for R2, including a choice between an ANSI or ISO layout, monochrome OLED or colour LCD screen, and a low or high-profile case!
Like R1, the EVO70 R2 has a plate integrated into the top housing of the case, which is available in FR4 or aluminum. Separating the plate and the base of the board is a translucent acrylic diffuser that lets the light of the PCB’s LEDs shine through, with an all-aluminum case available for those who prefer a more opaque design. The Kailh hotswap PCB has a USB-C connector built in, and features a small screen in your choice of monochrome OLED and colour LCD, as well as both RGB underglow and white per-key LEDs. Finally, the EVO70 is fully programmable, with integrated QMK and VIA support for both the PCB and the rotary encoder!
Canadian group buy customers will receive a complimentary 2025/2032 coin cell battery to power the real-time clock even when the board is unplugged. Ashkeebs is unable to include this complimentary battery with international orders due to customs restrictions surrounding lithium batteries, and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Check out the extra parts on offer for the EVO70 R2!
Vendors
Canada: You are here!
US: customMK
UK: ProtoTypist
EU: 42Keebs
SG/SEA: LandingPad
PH/SEA: Zion StudiosGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2023. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded. Any orders with different group buy projects combined will be cancelled and refunded. By purchasing this product, you are agreeing to these terms.
SP-111 R2 is the brainchild of BlindAssassin111, who has spent the past few years tweaking and modifying the original SP-111’s design, then iterating on these changes until satisfied. These changes include (but are not limited to): a lower profile due to a reduction in the height of both the case and the feet, added microcontrollers on both PCBs, and RGB status indicators as well as a polycarb light pipe located on the left side of the board.
So, why a split southpaw layout? Considerations for comfort and productivity are at the core of this decision – split boards can be arranged in whatever formation the user desires, and the southpaw layout allows easy access to the numpad while simultaneously using a mouse, which is very useful for data entry jobs as well as other applications such as CAD. Furthermore, the right half of the board’s uses 1800-style arrows and a vertical nav cluster, giving the SP-111 R2 the utility of a full-size board while fitting into a smaller form factor.
Looking for extra parts? Pick some up on the extras page!
Vendors
CA: You are here!
US: Space Cables
EU: MyKeyboard
UK: Proto[Typist]
OCE: SwitchKeys
SEA: iLumkb
ASIA: zFrontierGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This keyboard will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q4 2023. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded.
The Model OLED keyboard by Play Keyboard is heavily inspired by the IBM Model M, arguably one of the most iconic keyboards to have been produced and is still sought after by vintage keyboard enthusiasts. The Model OLED brings modern trappings to the iconic shape – USB-C connection, QMK firmware with VIA support, a 1.2mm hotswap PCB, and the piece de resistance – the programmable OLED pushbutton doubling as an F13 key in place where the iconic IBM logo is typically located. And, as it is vintage-inspired, the Model OLED also includes a solenoid to let everyone in your office know how cool your keyboard is.
Looking for extra parts for your Model OLED? Pick them up on our parts page!
Vendors
CA: You are here!
USA: NovelKeys
EU: CandyKeys
UK: ProtoTypist
KR: SwagKeys
VN: The Keebs Store
SEA: qwertyqop
AU: DailyClack
Others: Play KeyboardGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This keyboard will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2024. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded
Heracles80 is a TKL with a bold personality, created out of CHAOSERA’s design to do something unconventional. The two-piece aluminum case is made up of an anodized outer case that frames an oxidized inner case with a polished chamfer and is available in three colour options – Black or White with a gold accent, or an all-black Dark colourway. The underside of the board is home to a stainless steel weight covered by beautiful PVD-coated titanium relief, securely fastened to the board by distinctive golden buckles.
Heracles80 comes with a polycarb plate by default, though other plates are available for separate purchase, and uses what is being called a “bottom gasket” mounting solution. By not restricting the downward movement of the plate and PCB and instead opting to fill the case with foam, the bottom gasket mount creates a soft typing sensation and unique sound. To this end, the Heracles80 comes with a 9-piece foam kit, allowing you to fine-tune the specifics of your typing experience by using Sponge, Poron, and CR foams of different thicknesses to fill the board.
Check out the extra parts on offer for the Heracles80!
Vendors
Canada: You are here!
UK: Mechboards
EU: MyKeyboard
Korea: Monstargear
Japan: Basekeys
Vietnam: TheKeebsGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2023. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded. Any orders with different group buy projects combined will be cancelled and refunded. By purchasing this product, you are agreeing to these terms.
Inspired by the notorious Norse deity, the Loki65 is an all-polycarb 65% designed by Nedxc27 and Calvinkb. Like its shapeshifting namesake, the Loki65 can be mounted in three different styles, changing on a whim to suit the mood!
The Loki65 comes with an FR4 plate, though plates of alternate materials can be picked up on the parts page. Additionally, the included PCB features RGB underglow and VIA support, and is available in hotswap and soldered varieties!
Looking for extra parts? Pick some up on the parts page!
Mounts
In order: top-mount, gasket-mount, burger-mount.
Reviews
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Originally conceived back in 2021, before the foundation of Deadline Studio, the New Retro #66 is designed to mix the modern with the retro. The board features a “layer-up” structure that encases its opaque aluminum case in a translucent polycarb shell, further decorated by spliced parts, exposed screws, and aesthetically-pleasing brackets and blocks, giving it its signature cobbled-together, almost prototypical appearance.
The New Retro #66‘s strong personality is backed up by quality components and lots of options for customization, with each board including an extensive foam kit, two knobs, and your choice of wired or dual-mode hotswap PCB! The aforementioned PCB was designed and produced by the fine folks at Mechlovin’ Studio, and features full QMK/VIA compatibility!
Looking for extra parts? Pick some up on the extras page!
Vendors
CA: You are here!
US: KeebsForAll
EU: Keygem
UK: Proto[Typist]
CL: Fancy Customs
MY: Mecha Store
ID: Curated by Kwok
OCE: ALL CAPS
JP: Yushakobo
TH: Febust Channel
VN: MOKB Store
SG: iLumkbGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2023. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded
The F1-8X V2 by Geonworks, made in South Korea, features a sleek aluminium frame and eye-catching raw copper weights, weighing in at a solid 3.3kg. It’s designed with a comfy 9˚ typing angle and an innovative O-ring gasket mount for smooth typing. This plateless wonder is compatible with F1-8X plates, allowing for easy customization, of which are also available to be ordered alongside the F1-8X V2 keyboard. Each set includes top-notch components and a carrying bag for convenience.
Geonworks is well-known in the community for his incredibly keen eye for quality, in-house manufacturing, and clean, simple aesthetics – the F1-8X V2 has been hotly anticipated and is definitely not a board to sleep on!
Looking for extra parts for your F1-8X V2? Pick them up on our parts page!
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As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a group buy for these keyboards. These keyboards will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2024. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded. Any orders with different group buy projects combined will be cancelled and refunded. By purchasing this product, you are agreeing to these terms.
The Wind Z75 is a wide-bezel 75% board whose rounded sides and slanted edges give it a soft, smooth aesthetic. The board uses a separated top and bottom shell, highlighting its waistline and giving it some visual variety while still preserving the minimalist appearance Wind Studio boards are known for. A Z logo formed by two interlocking rings adorns the weight at bottom of the case, with a matching LED Caps indicator above the arrow cluster on the board’s top side.
Like the X-series boards before it, the Z75 uses a gasket plate-mount structure, with both POM and aluminum plates available for purchase. Wired solderable, wired hotswap, and dual-mode hotswap PCBs are available, with both wired PCBs supporting full customization through VIA and VIAL. Dual-mode PCBs use LDN for Bluetooth connectivity, and can connect to up to eight devices simultaneously, with one-click switching supported. Notably, flex cuts have been omitted from the plate and PCB design this time around, giving the board an overall firmer feel than its X-series siblings. Finally, the design of the battery interface has been revamped, with the two 2500 mAh batteries now connecting to the Type-C daughterboard instead of to the dual-mode PCB.
Looking for extra parts? Pick some up on the parts page!
Vendors
Canada: You are here!
USA: KeebsForAll
USA: Divinikey
KR: Monstargears
VN: The Keebs Store
TH: NTCH Keys
MY: Rebult Keyboards
PH/SG: Zion Studios
JP: Basekeys
AU: SwitchKeys
EU: Keygem
UK: Mechboards
TW: ExpensiveKeyboard
Other: WIND StudioGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q1 2024. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded
Cat65 is the result of a collaboration between Jacky Design and their good friend :3ildcat! Using the cat as the central theme of the board’s animal-inspired design, the case was molded over an extensive design process to create a pleasantly curved board with a refined profile and a shallow angle for comfortable typing, adorned on its underside with a decorative cute cat weight in your choice of mirror PVD steel, and anodized or matte coated aluminum!
Cat65 uses a spring mount structure in its interior, fixing the position of the positional plate and the springs while limiting the horizontal movement of the assembly to ensure firm support without sacrificing its inherent bounciness! Wired PCBs in solderable or hotswap styles are available for selection as well as multiple varieties of plate!
Looking for extra parts for your Cat65? Pick them up on our parts page!
Cat65 PCB Layouts
Vendors
CA: You are here!
EU: CandyKeys
UK: Proto[Typist]
KR: SwagKeys
Others: JackyLabGroup Buy Information
As this is a Group Buy there are no refunds available once the GB has closed. Please make sure you consider this before joining. This a pre-order for this keyboard. This set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q3 2024. Please do not add in-stock items, or items from other group buys to this order. All in-stock items added to orders will be cancelled from that order and refunded
