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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
Following the interest in and success of the FreeBird60 keyboard, and having noticed the dearth of affordable and quality TKL boards in the market, KeebsForAll has decided to expand the Freebird product line with the Freebird TKL!
Like its 60% cousin, the Freebird TKL is an aluminium board available in four E-coated colours, with included Durock V2 stabilizers, and a variety of plate materials to choose from! Furthermore, in response to popular demand, both WK and WKL layouts have been made available for purchase!
Check out the Freebird numpads on offer!
Check out the extra parts on offer for the Freebird TKL!
PLEASE NOTE: The colour of the finished Olive and Navy Freebird TKLs does not exactly match the colour shown in the renders. Please refer to the below photographs when considering your selection.
Following the interest and success of the Freebird60 keyboard, and having noticed the dearth of affordable and quality TKL boards in the market, KeebsForAll has decided to expand the Freebird product line with the Freebird TKL!
There are a variety of extra parts available for the Freebird TKL keyboard, including a variety of plates, spare Hot-Swap PCBs, dampeners, and universal TKL carrying cases!
Check out the Freebird numpads on offer!
Check out the Freebird TKL keyboards on offer!
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Typing Test
Following the interest in and success of the Freebird60 keyboard, KeebsForAll has decided to expand the Freebird product line with the Freebird Numpad Lite and the Freebird Numpad Pro!
Like the Freebird60 and the Freebird TKL, both Freebird Numpads feature an aluminium case available in four E-coated colours! The Lite numpad is slope-matched to the Freebird60, whereas the Pro numpad features an extra top row, and is slope-matched to the Freebird TKL.
Check out the Freebird TKL keyboard on offer!
Check out the extra parts on offer for the Freebird TKL!
PLEASE NOTE: The colour of the finished Olive and Navy Freebird Numpads does not exactly match the colour shown in the renders. Please refer to the below photographs when considering your selection.
Featuring a sandblasted CNC machined aluminum case and a double-gasket mounting system designed to reduce ping and improve typing sound, the Keychron Q1 is a board designed to be seen, felt, and heard.
The Keychron Q1 is fully-featured, with a programmable encoder knob, an integrated low-power-consumption ARM processor, and a switch to facilitate multiple keyboard layouts. Finish the build with any MX-style switch and your favourite caps, then personalize the keymaps with VIA to make the Q1 truly yours.
Want to learn how to use VIA with your Q1?
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