KBD8X MKIII

Keyboard Overview

Specifications Dual Mounting System: Top Mount/Silicone Gasket Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating) Layout: WKL/WK Weight bar: Stainless Steel/Copper/Brass PCB: 1.2 mm hot-swap (ANSI/ISO)/1.6 mm solder PCB, Non-flex cut, NKRO, USB-C interface, QMK/VIAL supported, includes Caps Lock key/Scroll Lock key RGB LED indicator Plate: Polycarbonate (non-flex cut)/FR4/Aluminum/Carbon fiber Typing angle: 7 degree Dimension: 358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm (rubber feet height around 1.9 mm) Weight: Around 2.7Kg (built with keycaps, stainless steel weight bar) Price: 199~279 USD Packing List The case kit only includes below items: Case x1 Carrying case x1 Silicone socks x1 set Screwdriver (T6+T8 bit) x1 Screws x1 set Rubber feet x1 set Acrylic ambient light module (already installed) x1 The following accessories should be purchased separately and added to the cart with the case kit together: PCB + Foam kit x1 (PCB x1, PCB foam x1, Switch Pad x1, Bottom foam x2, Force break tape x1) Plate x1 Weight bar x1 Specifications Dual Mounting System: Top Mount/Silicone Gasket Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating) Layout: WKL/WK Weight bar: Stainless Steel/Brass PCB: 1.2 mm hot-swap (ANSI/ISO)/1.6 mm solder PCB, Non-flex cut, NKRO, USB-C interface, QMK/VIAL supported, includes Caps Lock key/Scroll Lock key RGB LED indicator Plate: Polycarbonate (non-flex cut)/FR4/Aluminum/Carbon fiber Typing angle: 7 degree Dimension: 358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm (rubber feet height around 1.9 mm) Weight: Around 2.7Kg (built with keycaps, stainless steel weight bar) Packing List The case kit only includes below items: Case x1 Carrying case x1 Silicone socks x1 set Screwdriver (T6+T8 bit) x1 Screws x1 set Rubber feet x1 set Acrylic ambient light module (already installed) x1 The following accessories should be purchased separately and added to the cart with the case kit together: PCB + Foam kit x1 (PCB x1, PCB foam x1, Switch Pad x1, Bottom foam x2, Force break tape x1) Plate x1 Weight bar x1 >> Click here to view more << Price Range | Disclaimer | Build Guide | Actual Pictures | Flash Manual | VIA firmware Update The pre-order will ship around 3 weeks (2024-07-17) >> Click here to view more << Price Range | Disclaimer | Build Guide | Actual Pictures | Flash Manual | VIA firmware Update The pre-order will ship around 3 weeks (2024-05-24) Videos Videos Actual Case Colors Actual Case Colors E-coating meteorite E-coating black with glitter Anodised navy ※ E-coating denim blue Anodised pine green Anodised mocha Anodised violent violet Anodised silver PC E-coating baby blue ※E-coating red with glitter E-coating flash white ※ E-coating milky white E-coating sesame gray E-coating forest green E-coating cute " ※ " indicates that the color contains silver glitter. Key Features Continued classic minimalist case design Wider bottom weight bar with 3 options Re-designed PCB with 3 options with an RGB indicator 4 plate materials to suit different bouncy requirements Multiple color options are available to meet various aesthetic preferences Anodized cases come with a highly smooth surface finish E-coating cases adopt advanced electrostatic adsorption coating technology, which allows brighter colors to appear successfully Key Features Continued classic minimalist case design Wider bottom weight bar with 3 options Re-designed PCB with 3 options with an RGB indicator 4 plate materials to suit different bouncy requirements Multiple color options are available to meet various aesthetic preferences Anodized cases come with a highly smooth surface finish E-coating cases adopt advanced electrostatic adsorption coating technology, which allows brighter colors to appear successfully Mount System Top mount Among all mechanical keyboard mounting structures, Top mount has remained one of the tried and trusted mounting designs that many enthusiasts favour due to its consistent feeling and balance between relief and rigidity and now the KBD8X MKIII Keyboard comes with 9 mounting points. Silicone Gasket By adding 18 pcs silicone sockets where the plate is clamped, an element of cushioned dampening is added to this mounting style. This will provide a good balance between stiffness and crisp typing feel, and won't feel as fatiguing when typing for long periods of time. Exploded View Based on the original foam kit, we added an extra piece of bottom foam to further reduce the gap at the bottom of the keyboard. Please place the foams to customize the sound according to your preference. And different versions are used for solder and hot-swap PCB. Mount System Top mount Among all mechanical keyboard mounting structures, Top mount has remained one of the tried and trusted mounting designs that many enthusiasts favour due to its consistent feeling and balance between relief and rigidity and now the KBD8X MKIII Keyboard comes with 9 mounting points. Silicone Gasket By adding 18 pcs silicone sockets where the plate is clamped, an element of cushioned dampening is added to this mounting style. This will provide a good balance between stiffness and crisp typing feel, and won't feel as fatiguing when typing for long periods of time. Exploded View Based on the original foam kit, we added an extra piece of bottom foam to further reduce the gap at the bottom of the keyboard.Please place the foams to customize the sound according to your preference. And different versions are used for solder and hot-swap PCB. Weight Bar Three available weight bars with KBD8X MKIII logo designed by Biip Stainless steel Raw finish KBD8X MKIII logo 304 stainless steel Crescent machine marksAround 1.3 kg KBD8X MKIII Stainless Steel Weight Heat Coloring Service Description Heat Coloring Characteristics: The heat coloring effect is randomly generated, and the resulting color cannot be specified or chosen. Please understand and accept this random nature before proceeding with the service. The final color variation will range up to a maximum of dark blue. (Note: Only the externally visible surfaces of the weight will be treated. Internal surfaces hidden during assembly will not be colored.) Heat Coloring Temperature Reference (For illustrative purposes only, not a specific guarantee): 200-250°C: Pale Yellow (initial oxide film formation) 300-350°C: Golden Yellow to Brown 400-450°C: Purple to Dark Blue 500-550°C: Blue-Gray to Gray-Black (This thicker oxide layer may affect corrosion resistance, which is why we limit the process to a maximum of dark blue.) Friendly reminder: The heat-colored weight is considered a customized product. Returns, exchanges, or refunds will not be accepted due to dissatisfaction with the resulting color. Other parts of the keyboard kit (e.g., PCB damage, key malfunction, case defects, etc.) are still covered by the standard after-sales support or replacement service. However, the entire kit cannot be returned or refunded solely because of the heat-colored weight. KBD8X MKIII Stainless Steel Weight Heat Coloring Service Description Heat Coloring Characteristics: The heat coloring effect is randomly generated, and the resulting color cannot be specified or chosen. Please understand and accept this random nature before proceeding with the service. The final color variation will range up to a maximum of dark blue. (Note: Only the externally visible surfaces of the weight will be treated. Internal surfaces hidden during assembly will not be colored.) Heat Coloring Temperature Reference (For illustrative purposes only, not a specific guarantee): 200-250°C: Pale Yellow (initial oxide film formation) 300-350°C: Golden Yellow to Brown 400-450°C: Purple to Dark Blue 500-550°C: Blue-Gray to Gray-Black (This thicker oxide layer may affect corrosion resistance, which is why we limit the process to a maximum of dark blue.) Friendly reminder: The heat-colored weight is considered a customized product. Returns, exchanges, or refunds will not be accepted due to dissatisfaction with the resulting color. Other parts of the keyboard kit (e.g., PCB damage, key malfunction, case defects, etc.) are still covered by the standard after-sales support or replacement service. However, the entire kit cannot be returned or refunded solely because of the heat-colored weight. PCB Design Hot-swap/Solder 3 PCB versions Non-flex cut USB-C interface 1.2/1.6 mm Thickness RGB indicator QMK/VIAL supported Hot-swap ANSI PCB Hot-swap ISO PCB Solder PCB Protection All keys are controlled by 16 shift registers and diodes are removed from the main PCB to effectively avoid circuit issues.In addition, the main control chip is placed on the daughter board. If the chip fails, only the daughter board needs to be replaced. Weight Bar Stainless steel Raw finish KBD8X MKIII logo 304 stainless steel Crescent machine marksAround 1.3 kg KBD8X MKIII Stainless Steel Weight Heat Coloring Service Description Heat Coloring Characteristics: The heat coloring effect is randomly generated, and the resulting color cannot be specified or chosen. Please understand and accept this random nature before proceeding with the service. The final color variation will range up to a maximum of dark blue. (Note: Only the externally visible surfaces of the weight will be treated. Internal surfaces hidden during assembly will not be colored.) Heat Coloring Temperature Reference (For illustrative purposes only, not a specific guarantee): 200-250°C: Pale Yellow (initial oxide film formation) 300-350°C: Golden Yellow to Brown 400-450°C: Purple to Dark Blue 500-550°C: Blue-Gray to Gray-Black (This thicker oxide layer may affect corrosion resistance, which is why we limit the process to a maximum of dark blue.) Friendly reminder: The heat-colored weight is considered a customized product. Returns, exchanges, or refunds will not be accepted due to dissatisfaction with the resulting color. Other parts of the keyboard kit (e.g., PCB damage, key malfunction, case defects, etc.) are still covered by the standard after-sales support or replacement service. However, the entire kit cannot be returned or refunded solely because of the heat-colored weight. Weight Bar Three available weight bars with KBD8X MKIII logo designed by Biip Stainless steel Raw finish KBD8X MKIII logo 304 stainless steel Crescent machine marksAround 1.3 kg KBD8X MKIII Stainless Steel Weight Heat Coloring Service Description Heat Coloring Characteristics: The heat coloring effect is randomly generated, and the resulting color cannot be specified or chosen. Please understand and accept this random nature before proceeding with the service. The final color variation will range up to a maximum of dark blue. (Note: Only the externally visible surfaces of the weight will be treated. Internal surfaces hidden during assembly will not be colored.) Heat Coloring Temperature Reference (For illustrative purposes only, not a specific guarantee): 200-250°C: Pale Yellow (initial oxide film formation) 300-350°C: Golden Yellow to Brown 400-450°C: Purple to Dark Blue 500-550°C: Blue-Gray to Gray-Black (This thicker oxide layer may affect corrosion resistance, which is why we limit the process to a maximum of dark blue.) Friendly reminder: The heat-colored weight is considered a customized product. Returns, exchanges, or refunds will not be accepted due to dissatisfaction with the resulting color. Other parts of the keyboard kit (e.g., PCB damage, key malfunction, case defects, etc.) are still covered by the standard after-sales support or replacement service. However, the entire kit cannot be returned or refunded solely because of the heat-colored weight. PCB Design Hot-swap/Solder 3 PCB versions Non-flex cut USB-C interface 1.2/1.6 mm Thickness RGB indicator QMK/VIAL supported Hot-swap ANSI PCB Hot-swap ISO PCB Solder PCB Protection All keys are controlled by 16 shift registers and diodes are removed from the main PCB to effectively avoid circuit issues.In addition, the main control chip is placed on the daughter board. If the chip fails, only the daughter board needs to be replaced. Plate Material PC/FR4/Alu/Carbon Fiber Feature Polycarbonate non-flex cutFR4/Alu/Carbon fiber with flex cut Bouncy PC>FR4>Carbon Fiber>Alu Plate Material PC/FR4/Alu/Carbon Fiber Feature Polycarbonate non-flex cutFR4/Alu/Carbon fiber with flex cut Bouncy PC>FR4>Carbon Fiber>Alu Layout Stepped Caps Lock, Split Backspace, Split Lshift and Rshift, ISO Enter, 7u/6.25u spacebar in the bottom row Moreover, the Caps Lock key and Scroll Lock key each supports LED indicator, most PBTfans keycaps can be compatible with it. Case Details Typing angle 7 degree Dimension 358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm (rubber feet height around 1.9 mm) Front height 17.5 mm Keyboard weight 2.7kg (build with keycaps, stainless steel weight bar) B-Stock PC Case warranty: We'd like to kindly inform you that this particular case has some cracks on its screw posts/standoffs. And it's sold as B-stock with no after-sales support Layout Stepped Caps Lock, Split Backspace, Split Lshift and Rshift, ISO Enter, 7u/6.25u spacebar in the bottom row Moreover, the Caps Lock key and Scroll Lock key each supports LED indicator, most PBTfans keycaps can be compatible with it. Case Details Typing angle 7 degree Dimension 358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm (rubber feet height around 1.9 mm) Front height 17.5 mm Keyboard weight 2.7kg (build with keycaps, stainless steel weight bar) Case Details Typing angle 7 degree Dimension 358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm (rubber feet height around 1.9 mm) Front height 17.5 mm Keyboard weight 2.7kg (build with keycaps, stainless steel weight bar) B-Stock PC Case warranty: We'd like to kindly inform you that this particular case has some cracks on its screw posts/standoffs. And it's sold as B-stock with no after-sales support Actual Pictures Actual Pictures