Deskeys Gasket Switch Films are here! From the engineer that brought forth the wonderful topre silencing rings comes their foray into the MX switch accessory market, and they have truly hit a home run with these! At a thickness of 0.3mm, the natural compressive nature of the films allows for it to work with a wide variety of switches and creates a deep, thocky sound that many chase after. Just as other switch films, they help to reduce stem and housing wobble by creating a tight seal once the switch has been enclosed with the films applied to the bottom housing.
These are twice the thickness of the standard TX films we carry, but carry the same level of effectiveness with a bass-ier acoustic effect. Below is a comprehensive list of switches we’ve used these films with and have found success:
- Gateron Milky Blacks
- Gateron Milky Yellows
- Cherry Retooled & Vintage Blacks
- FEI Matchas
- NovelKeys Creams
- All ZealPC switches
- TKC x C3 switches (V2 Tangerines, Kiwis, and Banana Splits)
- Holy Pandas (BSUN and first Drop version)
- U4 Bobas
- Keebwerk. Tacits
The only switch that we’ve tried it with that didn’t work very well were Gateron V2 Inks, as it was just too tight. This could be due to the plate having a tight tolerance already, so your mileage may vary.
TX switch films have been kindly supplied by TX Keyboards, a Korean-based company that provides high-quality polycarbonate films to improve the overall feeling of the switch. As the community continues to expand and switches continue to be developed, these films stay at the forefront of achieving the elusive endgame, wherever that may be.
These extremely thin polycarbonate films rest on the bottom housing of the switch during application.. When closed, they reduce the stem’s directional wobble and increase the tolerance of the two in combination while not increasing friction.
TX has slightly reworked their design by removing the bar that is towards the bottom of the film and instead has two short nubs. This simply makes it easier for the film to sit in the switch during application.
A thin variant has also been designed to fit Kailh switches, and is perfect for NovelKeys’ branded switches: Creams, Nolives, and the Dry/Silk series!
TX springs have been kindly supplied by TX Keyboards, a Korean-based company that provides high-quality springs at an affordable price. Due to the quality control extent that TX Keyboards has gone through, these springs will not have a deviation outside of -1/+1 for spring weight.
They have provided a wide variety of spring weights; the force of these spring weights is measured at bottom-out. Differently-weighted springs will feel different depending on what type of switch they are put into, and it is important to understand that it can drastically change how the switch performs.
The difference in the spring length will affect the initial force for the keypress, but does not affect the bottom-out weight. So, the 16mm springs will have a higher initial weight than the 14mm springs, but the bottom-out weight will be the same on both.
The SALVATION combines the soft and vibrant typing experience of an innovative leaf spring mounting system with a 60% tray case design.
The PCB is supported by silicon rubber standoffs attached to FR4 (fiberglass) leaf springs mounted to the case. Foam pads underneath the leaf springs provide vibration dampening and force modulation.
The leaf springs provide exceptional flexibility, allowing the entire plate/PCB subassembly to yield under keystrokes and vibrate in isolation from the case. The result is a typing experience that is soft and vibrant across the whole keyboard.
The SALVATION is designed for customization and experimentation. Build it with the stock FR4 plate, or use third-party 60% plates made of metal or plastic. Build it half-plate or plateless. Tweak the foam pad placement to make the leaf springs more or less flexible. Modify the stock FR4 plate to have slots that match the WT60-D WEIRDFLEX PCB, or into a half-plate design. Make your own leaf springs out of other materials.
B-stock Sample Photos
Please refer to the product gallery to view these photos in their full resolution, as well as other sample photos of the B-stock units.
The KL-90 from Kiko’s Lab has returned, this time in beautiful polycarbonate fashion! The KL-90 is offered in four colours: Midnight Black, Tiffany Blue, Purple Haze, and Frosted Ice, and not only has the choice between a solderable and hotswap kit, but also between having dual encoders and an encoder + OLED screen combo. The OLED screen can be programmed through QMK, and if you’re handy with code, you can do some amazing things with it (like make a bongo cat slap every keypress, for example)! There’s also a broad selection of plate materials, which will make everybody’s build unique.
Don’t forget to pick up a PCB on the parts page!
Hotswap Layout
Solderable Layout
The KL-90 from Kiko Labs has returned, this time in beautiful polycarbonate fashion! The KL-90 is offered in four colours: Midnight Black, Tiffany Blue, Purple Haze, and Frosted Ice, and not only has the choice between a solderable and hotswap kit, but also between having dual encoders and an encoder + OLED screen combo. The OLED screen can be programmed through QMK, and if you’re handy with code, you can do some amazing things with it (like make a bongo cat slap every keypress, for example)! There’s also a broad selection of plate materials, which will make everybody’s build unique.
Pick up a KL-90 on the main product page!
Solderable Layout
Hotswap Layout
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 set will be manufactured after the GB period. If you join this GB, you’ll receive the keyboard after production is completed in approximately Q2 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 Freebird60 is provided by KeebsForAll, who wanted to make an easily affordable, easily accessible keyboard with everything but the switches and keycaps provided! Available in four case colours and the choice of three plate materials, alongside the fact that it ships with a full set of Durock V2 screw-in stabilizers, dampening, and even electrophoresis for the coating – you’ll have a hard time finding better value for a starter board than this!
Also available is the Case Only option, in which you will receive the case, dampener + feet, rubber o-rings and screws, and the carrying case, and will have to purchase all other parts separately.
Check out the extra parts on offer for the Freebird60 as well!
The Freebird60 is provided by KeebsForAll, who wanted to make an easily affordable, easily accessible keyboard with everything but the switches and keycaps provided! Available in four case colours and the choice of three plate materials with a fourth available in extras, alongside the fact that it ships with a full set of Durock V2 screw-in stabilizers, dampening, and even electrophoresis for the coating – you’ll have a hard time finding better value for a starter board than this!
Also available is the Case Only option, in which you will receive the case, dampener + feet, rubber o-rings and screws, and the carrying case, and will have to purchase all other parts separately.
Extra parts available are additional PCBs and plates in three materials (gold/bronze-anodized aluminum, white POM, and black FR4).
The Mercury65 Keyboard, designed by Rocket Keyboards, pays homage to our beautiful solar system we’re a part of, and humanity’s desire to explore the stars! The back engraving is one of the defining factors of the Mercury65: each bottom piece has to be machined and anodized perfectly to achieve the two toned effect you see on the engraving. This means any pieces with blemishes surface issues must be scrapped to ensure every customer can receive a flawless back piece.
Check out the extra parts on offer for the Mercury65!
Sound Test
The Mercury65 keyboard has been crafted over the past year through a love for space. The back engraving is one of the defining factors of the Mercury65: each bottom piece has to be machined and anodized perfectly to achieve the two toned effect you see on the engraving. This means any pieces with blemishes surface issues must be scrapped to ensure every customer can receive a flawless back piece.
Numerous optional parts are available for the Mercury65! Four badge colours, four plate options, and an extra solderable PCB or a hotswap PCB.
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.
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.
Several optional parts are available for the Ellora65; including five plate materials, eight colours of aluminium knob, and three types of PCB!
Check out the Ellora65 Keyboard here!
Please Note
- Hotswap PCBs will need to have the encoder knob and OLED screen soldered to them, as they do not come pre-soldered from the factory.
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.
