INTEREST CHECK THREAD (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=126637.0)
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AKB Website (https://alchemistkeyboards.com)
AKB Discord (https://discord.gg/yPkfGGC)
Sale Info (#post_saleinfo) | Colourways (#post_colors) | Photos (#post_pics) | Specs (#post_specs) | Compatibility (#post_compat) | What's In the Box (#post_inthebox)
Sale Info
- Alta Dolch - $399
- Alta Luna - $399
- Alta Corde - $399
- Alta Labe - $575
Vendors:
- UK: AKB (https://alchemistkeyboards.com)
- US: CannonKeys (https://cannonkeys.com)
- OCE: KeebzNCables (https://keebzncables.com)
- CN: Kezewa
- SEA: ktechs (https://ktechs.store/)
- EU: Coffeekeys (https://coffeekeys.eu/it-gb)
- CA: Mech.land (https://mech.land/)
Group Buy: May 29th - June 30th
ETA: Late Q4 2026/Early Q1 2027
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Colourways:
Alta Dolch
Black-grey 6063 aluminium top and badge, warm grey 6063 aluminium bottom, dark grey PVD steel accents.
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Alta Luna
Silver 6063 aluminium top and badge, dark grey 6063 aluminium bottom, brushed stainless steel and PVD steel accents.
(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/renders/Metanoia_Alta_Luna.png)
Alta Corde
Wine red 6063 aluminium top, bottom and badge, red patina brass accents.
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Alta Labe
Dark teal 6063 aluminium top, blue patina brass bottom and badge, silver 6063 aluminium accents.
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Prototype Photos:
Alta Dolch
(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/Photos/Alta%20Dolch/Metanoia_AltaDolch_13.jpg)
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Alta Luna
(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/Photos/Alta%20Luna/Metanoia_AltaLuna_2.jpg)
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(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/Photos/Alta%20Luna/Metanoia_AltaLuna_5.jpg)
(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/Photos/Alta%20Luna/Metanoia_AltaLuna_11.jpg)
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Alta Corde
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Alta Labe
(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/Photos/Alta%20Labe/Metanoia_AltaLabe_11.jpg)
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(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/Photos/Alta%20Labe/Metanoia_AltaLabe_3.jpg)
(https://pub-29ecb0375d0e43c0bb815b6c59720e66.r2.dev/Photos/Alta%20Labe/Metanoia_AltaLabe_7.jpg)
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Specs:
- Layout: 65% w/single macro column
- Mounting style: Top mount
- Typing angle: 7°
- Front height: 17.1mm (22.3mm EKH)
- PCB: 1.6mm Solder or Hotswap + Fly DB
- Built weight: 1710g-2210g
- Plate options: Polypropylene (PP), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon Fibre (CF), Aluminium (Aluminium)
Features
- Top-mounted Fly-daughterboard, for easy build assembly
- Semi-screwless design (2 internal case screws, 5 external)
- QMK/VIA compatible PCBs
- Optional badge if you prefer an extra key (badge is included)
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Compatibility
Both solder and hotswap PCBs will have the full compatibility shown below:
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The plate is also universal:
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In the Box
- 1x Metanoia keyboard of choice (top, bottom, internal weight, outer weight, inner badge, outer badge)
- 1x PCB of choice (solder or hotswap)
- 1x Plate of choice (PC, PP, CF or Alu)
- 1x Fly DB
- 2x Molex cable
- 4x AKB feet
- 1x Microfiber cloth
- 1x Hard carry case
- Assorted hardware (torx screws and keys)