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HS60 PCB - Hotswap 60% with SMD RGB LED's (V3 Shipping Soon)

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Exclusive Hotswappable SMD RGB LED 60% Keyboard in ANSI, ISO, or HHKB. Supports QMK. Developed in partnership with Yiancar
Fits all standard and aftermarket 60% cases.

SEE MORE FOR FAQ’S
The PCB is compatible with QMK firmware. The PCB will ship fully complete, with all components in place.
V2 will include an ARM processor, and Matte Black finish.

This preorder will run for 2 weeks. Looking at delivery 8 weeks from now (18-25th Dec)

Ordering from Australia/NZ? – PREORDER FROM DAILYCLACK
Ordering from Canada? – PREORDER FROM MECHKEYS.CA
Ordering from the US? – PREORDER LINK SOON

Did you order the V1? Get £15 off when ordering by entering your OLD order number in the notes section. We’ll then manually apply the discount after purchase. Order must be placed through Mechboards.co.uk

Q1: What about other layouts?
A1: We now have ANSI, ISO, HHKB layouts. We’re sticking with standard layouts for now, as we can’t add multiple layouts to the same PCB as the hotswap sockets can’t overlap. Trying to cover all possible layouts would be impossible so it’s standard for now. if there are enough people wanting other layouts, we may look into them.

Q2: What happened to the upside down esc and 1 keys?
A2: It’s due to the placement of the USB connector following the universal GH60 standard. The hotswap sockets can’t fit otherwise!

Q3: Is it difficult to collect all the parts needed for a full keyboard and to put it together using this PCB?
A3: Any other 60% case you find that has standard mount holes, and any standard plate, will work with this PCB

Q4: Does it have underglow?
A4: No as the power draw for all the in-switch LED’s is quite high already. There are exposed pins to add underglow RGB strips, but this is experimental and up to the user.

Q4: Can I set the RGB?
A4: Yes! It comes with different styles as well as colour picker. QMK community is working toward a hosted software to do that as well but its still under development.

Q5: USB-C? or Mini
A5: Mini for now

Q6: Do i need diodes, resistors, etc?
A6: The board is fully complete and ready to go!

V1 -

Hotswap 60% in standard ANSI or ISO layouts. Fully soldered PCB with in-switch SMD RGB LED's, which fits all standard 60% cases and plates.
White PCB. Designed and assembled in the UK. QMK Support.

GB will run for 3 weeks (End 27th April) and looking to ship 2-3 weeks after for mid May release

2 versions:
ANSI in standard 60% layout
ISO in standard 60% layout

£50 for Group Buy, £65 after (plus shipping) - NEWS - We now have an NA proxy! thekey.company will be handling all orders to North America. Therefore I will be refunding shipping (besides £2.50 to cover my shipping to TKC) in due course and then TKC will send a separate invoice prior to final shipment. This will lower the shipping costs considerably.

https://mechboards.co.uk/shop/parts/hs60-pcb/

This will first be a GB and then stocked all the time at Mechboards.co.uk

We're also looking for non-EU stockists!

More images and details soon

FAQ

Q1: What about split shift/split backspace/other layouts?

A1: We’re sticking with standard layouts for now, as we can’t add multiple layouts to the same PCB as the hotswap sockets can’t overlap. Trying to cover all possible layouts would be impossible so it’s standard for now. if there are enough people wanting other layouts, we may look into them.

Q2: What happened to the upside down esc and 1 keys?

A2: It’s due to the placement of the USB connector. The hotswap sockets can’t fit otherwise!

Q3: Is it difficult to collect all the parts needed for a full keyboard and to put it together using this PCB?

A3: Any other 60% case you find that has standard mount holes, and any standard plate, will work with this PCB

Q4: Does it have underglow?

A4: No as the power draw for all the in-switch LED’s is quite high already

Q5: USB-C? or Mini

A5: Mini for now

Q6: Do i need diodes, resistors, etc?

A6: The board is fully complete and ready to go!