Cycle8 is the second kit following Cycle7, featuring an 80% keyboard layout that continues Cycle's design language and philosophy. It remains a high quality product aimed at budget-level pricing, with more sophisticated design, higher standard and improved craftsmanship.
As a break through introduced in Cycle7, EZ-assemble System, a ball-catch quick-assemble structure, will continue to be an integrated part of Cycle8 but with improved custom CNC components better suited for TKL frames.
This release enriches design details compared to its predecessor. As a TKL-sized keyboard, Cycle8 introduces more features:
Backlit Strip
Splitted Bottom Weight
A new PC plate material
And, most importantly, a new HE version PCB, powered by Rakka
Lastly, Cycle8 marks the conclusion of TKD's Cycle series for TKL keyboards, paving the way for future projects under TKD with entirely new design concepts.
*Please note that product photos are taken of the actual items, but variations in lighting and screen calibration can cause color differences, so they are provided for reference only.
Crow
Lunar
Metal
Ruby
Peacock
Void Elf
Aloe
Zeal
Cream
Peach
Lemon
Acorn
Canvas
Rock
Specs
Layouts
1. Soldered Layout
2. Hotswap Layout (Ansi)
3. Hotswap Layout (ISO)
4. HE magnetic switch PCB Layout (ANSI ONLY)
Pricing
This pricing is pricing on Click Clack, your local vendor pricing may differ due to tarrif and etc.
Group Buy Instructions
To provide a timely and reliable group buy experience and ensure timely delivery, Cycle8 group buy will be conducted in limited quantities.
Quantity and allocation to group buy agents (totally 3000 units):
North America - Click Clack (Lead,800): Singapore - iLumkb (300) EU - Delta Key Co. (375) UK - proto[Typist] (200) South Korea - SwagKeys (300) Australia - Switchkeys (100) New Zealand - Kiwiclack (50) Malaysia - Rebult (100) Vietnam - Soigear (200) Thailand - Aiglatson (80) Philippines - Zion (100) Indonesia - Kukey (100) Argentina - LATAMKEYS (25) Ukraine, Poland - Funkeys (100) Turkey - Rationalkeys (50) India - NeoMacro (50) Japan - Basekeys (50) Taiwan - Typo!works/ Masje (20)
Group Buy Timeline (20 days):
• Starts: July 12, 2024 • Ends: July 31, 2024
Delivery Guarantee
• All orders will be shipped distributed to vendors by end of October 2024 and vendor fullfillment will start in Nov/Dec 2024. • TKD's Delivery Guarantee dates will be based on bulk shipments to vendors/vendor's forwarder. • Compensation will be provided if delivery extends beyond the specified timeframe.
Configurable Options
Lighting Strip
The lighting strip for the directional area is optional. You can choose between a version with lighting or without lighting:
• Brushed + PVD Polished Mirror SS (348g); From left to right: Black / Gunmetal / Gold
Plate
• 5052 Aluminum plate
• PC plate (Unlike previous uses of PC material, this release features a completely new material and process for the PC plate.)
• FR4 plate
PCB
• Wired
Wired PCB offers the option of Soldered PCB and Hotswap PCB. The wired PCB is developed using the official QMK library, supporting VIA/VIAL.
• Tri-mode Wireless
Cycle8's tri-mode will support open source VIA/VIAL, no longer require special software. PCB firmware is a more stable. It is equipped with two 2200mAh batteries and has implemented the functions of switching modes with hotkey. Enhanced device compatibility in Bluetooth mode.
• Rakka HE Switch Internal
Cycle8's HE solution is provided by Rakka, featuring hardware and software developed in-house by Rakka, specifically tailored for the Cycle8 kit. It boasts strong performance, ensuring low latency while maintaining consistency between theoretical and physical performance metrics.
Key features include: • 8000Hz polling rate • Adjustable actuation distance from 0.1 to 4.00 (true physical travel with no dead zones) • High resolution up to 0.05mm (adjustable in 0.05mm increments)
To ensure stability of the HE solution, it includes: • FR4 plate • HE PCB • Plate-mounted stabilizers • Gateron Jade HE switch
To better ensure quality of Rakka HE internal, entire internal will be fully-assembled before shipping.
Structural Options
Dual Mounting Modes
The Cycle8 features two modes of Gasket mount, allowing for structural changes to be swiftly accomplished with the assistance of the ball-catch EZ-assemble mechanism.
Inner Weight
• Stainless Steel (~315g)
• Sandblasted Brass (~346g)
Please note, this is an additional optional purchase:
Internal battery compartment cover (increases total weight by approximately 315g).
This weight is not compatible in volume with the tri-mode battery pack.
Included Kit
• 1 x Keyboard Kit • 1 x Keyboard carrying bag • 1 x Plate of choice (Rakka HE Upgrade will be fully assembled) • 1 x PCB of choice (Rakka HE Upgrade will be fully assembled) • 1 x Stabilizer for TKL (Rakka HE Upgrade will be fully assembled) • 7+ x Gasket beans • 7+ x Gasket rings • 1 x Foam Kit (plate foam, PE foam, case foam) • 5 x Bumpons
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