JD45 KEYBOARD PRE-ORDERS [Closed]

JD45 Mechanical Keyboard

Introducing the JD45 keyboard from Carpe Keyboards, a 40% form factor mini keyboard which combines an ultra compact size with standard key stagger and full programmability. Designed by J.D. Carpenter (aka jdcarpe), and manufactured by TEX Electronics Co. in Taiwan.










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Prices start at $179.99, plus shipping.


Orders will be taken until 23:59 UTC on 2016-03-19. Any unpaid orders at that time will be canceled.



Note: You have the choice of purchasing a fully assembled JD45 keyboard, which will include soldered switches with keycaps, or purchasing a DIY kit with the parts you will need to build the keyboard yourself. You also have your choice of case colors, switch types (assembled only), and switch plates (DIY only).



Anodized Aluminum Case Housing

The foundation of the JD45 keyboard is a case housing milled from a solid piece of aircraft-grade aluminum. Each case is milled using a CNC process for outstanding precision. Material is 6061 aluminum alloy, which gives the small keyboard a satisfying heft, and a solid, premium typing experience. Finally, the case is anodized in either silver or black color, for that ultimate finished look. Optionally, there is available a version of the case with blocked corners, which emulates the aesthetic of the wildly popular Happy Hacking Keyboard. Available in black or silver colors.


Case in silver color, shown with blocked corners (optional)



JD45 PCB

The PCB is the heart of any keyboard. Designed by Wilba, the JD45 PCB features white silkscreen printing on a red solder mask, and comes pre-programmed with a standard layout. It is, however, also fully programmable! With an ATmega32U4 controller on-board, it is compatible with hasu's TMK firmware, metalliqaz's Easy AVR, or other compatible AVR-based firmwares. The PCB is compatible with both MX and ALPS switches, and all components of the assembled keyboard are installed at the factory. DIY PCBs have component electronics pre-soldered, to include diodes and resistors, so the PCB is ready for installation of key switches and optional LEDs.


Front view


Back view



Switch Plates

Included with every assembled keyboard and DIY kit, the switch plate is essential for stable mounting of the MX or Alps switches. Assembled keyboards will include a color matched anodized aluminum switch plate with standard layout only, which support MX switches. DIY kits will include your choice of switch plate, whether fixed-layout Alps mount, or universal MX mount, in either standard or blocked corner (MX only) versions.


MX Universal layout switch plate


Alps switch plate



Switches & Keycaps

With the assembled keyboard, you have your choice of MX switches, as well the inclusion of keycaps. Available switch types include genuine Cherry MX blue, brown, black, or red switches. Cherry mechanical key switches are manufactured by ZF Electronics, and have a proven record of reliability, rated to 50 million key presses. Included keycaps are uniform OEM profile, ABS keycaps with printed legends.





Specs

CNC Milled Case Housing

• Anodized aluminum
• Available colors: Black or silver
• Standard rectangular, or with blocked corners

PCB

• Pre-soldered
• Pre-programmed
• Standard layout
• MX and Alps switch footprints
• LED-ready
• Programmable with TMK, Easy AVR, or other firmware

Switch Plate

• Anodized aluminum, color matched with case colors
• Available colors: Black or silver
• Standard rectangular, or with blocked corners
• MX standard layout (included with assembled keyboard)
• MX universal, which supports all switch layouts available on PCB, includes cutouts for easy switch opening, DIY option only
• Alps standard layout, DIY option only

Key switches

• Cherry MX Blue
• Cherry MX Brown
• Cherry MX Black
• Cherry MX Red

Keycaps

• Durable ABS plastic
• Uniform OEM profile
• Printed legends, with front printed function layer legends

Shipping

All Domestic and International orders will be shipped personally by J.D.

All pre-orders placed in this group buy will be manufactured to order. Estimated ship date is June 30, 2016.