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V I D A
GB LIVE
BUY VIDA AT CANNONKEYS (https://cannonkeys.com/products/vida)
JOIN THE VIDA DISCUSSION ON DISCORD (https://discord.gg/xWv96QgUJ9)
ABOUT VIDA:
With Vida, we wanted to try something a little bit different.
Rather than keeping the development behind closed doors, we opened it up to the community. With some iterative design
(and also thanks to those who shared their thoughts on the IC form) we've managed to land on a final design that we're
proud to share with you all.
Prototype photos and information on the development can be found on the IC link (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=123323.0)
FINAL SPECS AND FEATURES:
8 degree typing angle
19.54mm effective front height
Screwless (magnetic) case construction
ZMK Wireless PCB - learn about ZMK studio here (https://cannonkeys.com/blogs/news-and-updates/zmk)
USB 2.0 hub (2 ports) for use when used wired
6063 aluminum top/bottom case
Brass internal weights (2) (Aluminum for BLACKOUT)
Anodized aluminum outer weights (2)
Bottom mount plate (with poron dampeners)
Nylon alignment pins
WK, WKL & HHKB options available for all editions
Designed by James from AKB
Manufactured by Hongtu
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PCB SUPPORT:
Hotswap (wireless):
After taking on your feedback in the IC, we've made sure that both the 6.25u and 7u bottom rows are both included.
However, due to the placement of the power switch we have had to stick with a fixed full caps lock.
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Hotswap (non-wireless):
Includes full/stepped caps lock, full/split backspace, full/split right shift and both 6.25u/7u bottom row options.
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Solderable (non-wireless):
Full/stepped caps lock, full/split backspace, full/split right shift, ANSI/ISO, 6.25u, 7u & split space bottom row support.
"Note: split space support will require custom plate"
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COLORWAYS:
Shown in WKL, but WK & HHKB will also be available
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BLACKOUT
Black 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Black 6063 aluminum internal weights
Black 6063 aluminum external weights
Launch day exclusive
$189
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LUMA
Silver 6063 aluminum top
Dark Gray 6063 aluminum bottom
Brass internal weights
Silver 6063 aluminum external weights
$220
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BLUSH
Pink 6063 aluminum top
Rose Gold 6063 aluminum bottom
Brass internal weights
Pink 6063 aluminum external weights
$220
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CELESTE
Midnight Blue 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Gold 6063 aluminum external weights
$220
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VERDANT
Camo Green 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Gold 6063 aluminum external weights
$220
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AZURE
Dark Blue 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Baby Blue 6063 aluminum external weights
$220
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NAVY
Navy 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Gold 6063 aluminum external weights
$220
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CHILI
Red 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Silver 6063 aluminum external weights
$220
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YELLOWJACKET
E-Yellow 6063 aluminum top
Black 6063 aluminum bottom
Brass internal weights
E-Yellow 6063 aluminum external weights
$230
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PUREZA
E-White 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Dark Gold 6063 aluminum external weights
$235
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ECRU
E-Beige 6063 aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Dark Gold 6063 aluminum external weights
$235
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LE
Purple aluminum top & bottom
Brass internal weights
Unique aged brass external weights
Limited quantity available
Exclusive to CannonKeys
$260
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KIT CONTENTS:
1x 6063 Aluminum Top Case
1x 6063 Aluminum Bottom Case
2x Internal Weight (6063 Aluminum or Brass)
2x External Weight (6063 Aluminum or Aged Brass)
1x Plate (your choice)
1x Solderable PCB (default)
1x USB-C Daughterboard
1x USB 2.0 Hub Daughterboard
1x 6pin to 6pin JST cable
1x 4pin to Molex EZ-Mate cable
8x Poron Gaskets
4x Silicone AKB Feet
1x Battery
4x Nylon Alignment Pins
16x Magnets (pre-installed)
Relevant screws and hardware
1x Microfiber Cloth
1x Foam-Lined Hard Carry Case
FULL PRICE LIST:
Keyboards
Blackout Edition (unlimited/launch day only): $189
Standard Edition (unlimited) -$220
E-Yellow [Yellowjacket] Edition (unlimited) - $230
E-White [Pureza] & E-Beige [Ecru] Editions - $235
Limited Edition (CK exclusive) - $260
PCB Upgrades
Hotswap PCB Upgrade: +$5
Wireless PCB Kit Upgrade: +$15
Plate Choices
FR4 Plate: +$0
Polycarbonate Plate: +$0
5052 Aluminium Plate: +$9
Carbon Fiber Plate: +$9
Add-ons
Polycarbonate plate (smoky black frosted) - $30
5052 Aluminum plate (black anodized) - $40
Carbon Fiber plate - $40
FR4 plate (black/gold) - $25
Solderable PCB - $40
Hotswap PCB - $45
Wireless Hotswap PCB (including battery) - $55
Daughterboard kit (USB-C DB, USB hub DB, cables) - $35
Gasket Set (8pcs) - $4
Foam Dampening Kit (3 layers) - $25
Extra Top (Anodized) - $60
Extra Top (E-Coat) - $70
Extra Internal Weights [2] (Anodized) - $18
Extra Internal Weights [2] (E-Coat) - $21
Extra Internal Weights [2] (Brass) - $33
Extra Internal Weights [2] (Copper) - $35
Extra External Weights [2] (Anodized) - $18
Extra External Weights [2] (E-Coat) - $21
Extra External Weights [2] (Brass) - $35
Extra External Weights [2] (Copper) - $38
GB DETAILS:
The Vida GB will be live from Black Friday (29th) November to Sunday 15th December
The BLACKOUT edition will be exclusive to launch day, priced at just $189!
Base prices include a solderable PCB, with the option to upgrade to hotswap or wireless hotswap
Expected shipping in mid-Q2 2025
VENDORS:
US: CannonKeys
EU: Keygem
OCE: KeebzNCables
KR: Swagkeys
CN: zFrontier
India: Neo Macro
UK: Proto[Typist]
CA: DeskHero
SG: Qwertypop
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