IMPORTANT: Please read this thread regarding the Aegis PCB Support. Thank you!
Hello Geekhack!
We are a small group of keyboard enthusiasts from the Australian community who are collaborating together as aeboards to design and manufacture our dream keyboard. With this keyboard, we wanted to bring together a popular layout, in this case it was the 1800, and give it a modern twist to create a tool befitting of the modern software and applications one might find in a workplace.
After months of design, feedback and iteration, we present to you our board.
The
AEGIS
Features & Specifications - Grade 6063 anodised aluminum
- Bead blasted CNC’d 1.5mm brass plate
- Sandwich mount design
- 6.50 Degrees typing incline
- PCB is fully programmable with the QMK firmware
- PCB is of 1.6mm thickness with support for PCB mount stabilisers
- USB Type C connector
- No switch top opening for a tighter fit and snapping
- 19mm Height at the front
- Case dimensions: 396.50mm x 150.85mm x 35.20mm
- ~3300 grams built
Layout Support
- Bottom row: 1.25u - 1.25u - 6.25u - 1.5u - 1.25u - 1.5u and 1u - 1u - 7u - 1.5u - 1u - 1.5u
- Number pad section supports all 1u keys, two vertical 2u keys on the left, one vertical 2u key on the right, and a 2u key on the bottom row
- Split backspace
- Split right shift
- Regular and stepped caps lock
Colour ChoicesPricing- Complete Kit (Includes 1x Case Top, 1x Case Base, 1x Plate, 1x PCB) - $380 USD
- Extra PCB and Plate - $90 USD
- Extra PCB - $50 USD
- Extra Plate - $50 USD
ShippingAll orders will be shipping from Australia. Shipping cost will depend on your location.
Each set weighs approximately 4.00 kg with packaging.
Shipping fee will be invoiced only after the keyboards are ready.
These are estimated shipping prices:
AU: ~$35 USD
ROW: ~$85 USD
Timeline for orders and paymentThe group buy will end as soon as the MOQ of 50 is met or within 2 weeks of the purchase form being released.
Payment is due as soon as possible after invoices are issued.
Lead TimeEstimated as 4 - 6 months
Purchase FormThis is a FCFS groupbuy.
Stay tuned for updates for when the purchase form will come up.
AcknowledgementsA special thanks to the Australian discord who have provided feedback and criticisms on preliminary designs and layouts.
A thank you to taekeyboards for recording a sound test, and video, with professional equipment.
Sound Test
