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Mona | 60%, Bluetooth (Extensible), Arrow-Cluster, "Gummy worm" for $200?

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Description

Mona

Circle Website / Interest Check Form

Objective:
Mona originated as a case study on designing a 60% keyboard which exhibited both uncompromising quality and feature set. It seeks to bring hobbyist level features to the masses while maintaining an excellent entry price.

Features:

A “gummy-worm” o-ring mount
Solder, and Hotswap PCBs
Flex Cuts on the PCB
Optional Bluetooth module (Module can be added later on)
Optional Arrow Cluster (7u)
Relief cuts that allow the user to use screw-in stabilizers for both the backspace and spacebar key
Precision cut Polyethylene foam for both the mid and bottom layer
Black Enamel infill logo
Screwless exterior
USB-C Daughter board to ‘untether’ the Plate/PCB assembly from the case to facilitate flexibility
Easy Plate/PCB removal via the plate with a keycap puller to remove the need for thumb holes at the bottom of case

Specifications:

6063 Anodized/Electrophoresis Aluminium
Case weight:~1.1kg
60% Form Factor
Typing Angle: 6 Degrees
USB Type-C via Daughter board

Layouts:
Universal PCB

Tsangan or 7u with arrow cluster
Split backspace
Stepped Caps lock
Split right shift

Hotswap PCB (TBD)
Due to the fixed nature of hotswap pcbs we've decided to determine the final layout via a popular vote on the interest check form. (So please give us some insight thanks!)

What to expect in the base kit:

Mona 60% Keyboard
Alu, Polycarbonate Half Plate or Brass (Extra for Brass)
Solder or Hotswap PCB (Extra for Hotswap)
50 Duro Silicone O-ring
USB-C Daughter board
Polyethylene foam x2 (plate/pcb and for the bottom of the case)

Optional Add-ons:

Brass plate
Hotswap Upgrade
Bluetooth Module with proprietary battery

Base Kit:Estimated to be around 200 USD

Shipping will originate from Canada.
Interest check will be live from 08/25/2021 to 10/08/2021. Please kindly fill out the form if you are interested (or not) as this will heavily influence the options available during the GB (ETA January). Once maximum production capacity is filled, the GB will close and production will follow.

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