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QUARKeys Z40 low profile keyboard, 40% MIT layout, full kit

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Hi, Everyone! This is TommyZ from QUARKeys Studio. Join our(Discord). First allow me to introduce our first keyboard QUARKeys Z40, it is MIT layout, low profile, full kit(Switches & Keycaps included). This project started at late June 2020. Through the year, along side several other keyboard designs(different layout), we carried out numerous tests to verify structural & design flaws, prototypes to find out the best cost-price balance. Finally we manage to release models that we are happy with. We sincerely hope that you could help us to provide better design in the future IC Form.

New members joined in this time!!

Dimension:

0°, without brass foot is: 236*84*21mm (height 19.97 without silicon foot pad)
5°, with brass foot is: 236*84*26mm

Design Philosophy:

Design a small enough yet powerful keyboard for daily carriage
Soft edges & corners should make it safe to put into back packs for travel
It should be efficient and convenient for both casual or heavy work load user
Avoid bulky design, make it nimble & delicate, an eye candy allow me

Specs:

Designed by QUARKeys Studio
QMK driven, VIA ready
Infrastructure: Bottom mount with soft dampener
5° or 0° typing angle
Custom PCB design, low profile key switches exclusive, MX Switches NOT COMPATIBLE
Custom PCB design, low profile key switches preferred (Updated)
Centered Type-C USB port[/color]
Compatible Keycap Profile with low profile switches: XDA, DSA
Compatible Keycap Profile with Cherry profile switches: Every Keycaps (Updated)
Compatible switches: Cherry Lowpro, TTC Lowpro, Kailh Choc V1 & V2, and Cherry profile (Updated)
Per-Key SMD RGB light
Firmware: Custom version downloadable with layer indicator & VIA enabled, original version downloadable without layer indicator
Weight: 480g with brass foot(5° typing angle), 331g without it(0° typing angle)
Height: 2.6CM with brass foot, 2cm without it.
Case Material:CNC Aluminum
Color currently available: Anodized Black, Anodized Dark Blue, E-White

Kit Include:

Key Switches (TTC low pro switches) x50pcs(3 extra)
2U PCB-mount Stabiliser x1pc: exclusive for low pro switches
Key Caps (XDA, Dye-subbed PBT keycaps black on white) x1set
Case x1pc: Aluminum CNC machined with glass-blast finishing
Switch Plate x1pc: default is carbon fiber, brass is optional
Solder PCB x1pc: exclusive for low profile key switches, Cherry MX low pro, TTC low pro compatable
Dampenning Foam x1set: place between case & plate
Accessories includes:
- USB-C Cable x1pc
- Screws: M2*6 Titanium coated flat head x6(2 extra); M3*5 Nickel coated flat head x6(2 extra)
- Cushion Pads x4pcs: place between case post and switch plate
- Silicone foot pads x8pcs, 4 extra when foot mounted, 2 extra when foot removed
- USB-C Cable x1pc

Optional Parts:

Switch Plate: Carbon Fiber(Matte surface) or Brass(Send Blast finishing)
Optional Foot: Brass(Mirror Polish finishing)
DIY Kit: 5*2.3*0.5(mm) o-rings x50pcs, According to personal preferences, modify the key travel & bottom out stiffness

Pricing:

Base Kit: carbon fiber plate; PCB; TTC key switches; Keycaps; Case Anodized & Accessories. $184/kit
Brass Plate (in order): +$10, extra brass plate: $15/pc
Brass Foot (in order): +$20, extra brass foot: $25/pc
Color: Anodize is default color, comes within base kit, E-White: +$7
Low Profile Switches: extra set of switches, 50pcs: $25
Keycaps: extra set of keycaps: $36

Timeline & Notice:

Group Buy link opens on 15 of June 2021 (Updated) 15 of July 2021, exact hour will be mentioned in our Discord channel
GB Minimum OQ sets to be 60pcs(Start manufacturing when reached), and capped with 200pcs maximum OQ
Lead time: Around 60-90days

Updates:

27th May: E-White & Ceramic Coating Sky Blue finishing prototype, please ignore the keycaps, actual ones are BoW
You guys probably know how small a 40% keyboard could be, but I rendered a scene using free time anyway
Case prototypes, all 5 colors you can choose in this GB