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Title: [Pre-Order] System_65 | Pre-order and save 10%, ends Jan 31
Post by: mozaic on Sun, 12 January 2025, 12:25:10
Pre-order is live until January 31
Link to pre-order page: https://shop.mozaic.dev/products/system_65
For updates and behind the scenes, follow on Instagram @mozaic.dev (https://www.instagram.com/mozaic.dev)
Sign up to the mailing list to receive an additional bonus discount on some add-ons

(https://i.imgur.com/qaJPBDa.jpg)
Prototype albums: Prototype 1 (2022) (https://imgur.com/a/system-65-prototype-1-kA81g6n), Prototype 2 (2024) (https://imgur.com/a/system-65-prototype-2-azure-odyssey-imperial-white-Z7MfkFi)

Before you continue, note this is a summarized version of the details.
Read the full details here: https://shop.mozaic.dev/pages/system_65-interest-check (https://shop.mozaic.dev/pages/system_65-interest-check)

Table of Contents
1 - Vendor and Pricing
2 - Dates: Pre-order, In-stock, Shipping
3 - What's Included
4 - Add-ons
5 - Variants
6 - Details
7 - Specifications
8 - Prototypes


1 - Vendor and Pricing
Vendor: Mozaic, https://shop.mozaic.dev/collections/system_65
Pre-order: $346.5 USD
In-stock: $385 USD
Pre-order now and Save 10% off in-stock pricing.


2 - Dates: Pre-order, In-stock, Shipping
Pre-order: Ends January 31, 2025
In-stock: Starting in February
Shipping: Begins in February
Vendor: Mozaic (https://shop.mozaic.dev/)

3 - What's Included
- Top
- Bottom
- Plate
- Accent Weight
- Badge
- PCB (+ Daughterboard, JST)
- SKUF (feet)
- Screws (torx)
- Magnets (pre-installed)
- Custom Packaging

4 - Add-ons
PCBs: Hotswap (included), Solder
Plates: Aluminum (included), Polycarbonate, FR-4, Acrylic (2-for-1)
Accent Weight: PVD Black, PVD Blue, Matte Black, Electropolish, Multicolor
Badge (blank, no engraving): PVD Black, PVD Blue, Copper, Electropolish, Multicolor

5 - Variants
(https://i.imgur.com/arFyuDJ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/m1QvQX0.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/OrPnODy.jpg)
Variant| Azure Odyssey| Imperial White|Triple Black
Top| Silver| White (E-coat)| Black
Bottom| Silver| White (E-coat)| Black
Accent Weight| Blue PVD| Black PVD| Black PVD
Badge| Blue PVD| Black PVD| Black PVD

6 - Details
- Front facing weight, attached via magnets
- Badge on the bottom, attached via magnets
- Raised back, similar to Pro HG
- PCB and plate support all layout options
- PCB hotswap and solderable, supports QMK and VIA
- Plate options | Aluminum, PC, or FR-4

(https://i.imgur.com/62c9Uhy.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/LWCD0ab.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tGqzgGU.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/9cuOtVI.jpeg?1)

7 - Specifications
Layout: 65% | split backspace, split left shift, ANSI/ISO enter, 6.25/7u spacebar
Mounting: Top mount
Typing Angle: 7 degrees
Front Height (Adjusted): 19.4 mm
Weight (Unbuilt): ~1.22 kg

(https://i.imgur.com/gI7jixn.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/Bhx5N8n.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zH78ZUQ.jpg)

8 - Prototypes (Renders represent final design)
v1 (Album (https://imgur.com/a/system-65-prototype-1-kA81g6n))
- Screws for accent weight
- No badge
- No Hotswap support

v2 (Album (https://imgur.com/a/system-65-prototype-2-azure-odyssey-imperial-white-Z7MfkFi))
- Magnets for accent weight
- Added a badge
- Adjusted case design to support hotswap PCB
- Reduced screw count for assembly

Final (Shown in renders)
- Changed magnets sizing, position, count, and adhesive
- Fixed case design clearance for hotswap support
- Adjusted plate edge to reduce case contact
- Added small foam strips to prevent bottom-out contact