Introducing Eclipse

At the moment of Ragnarφk, the mythic wolves finally seize the sun and moon. Eclipse is that moment. NyxKeys' first tenkeyless draws from one of the most powerful images in Norse mythology, the relentless chase of Skφll and Hαti, wolves who pursue the sun and moon across the sky until the end of all things. Eclipse is that collision made metal.




Hey everyone,

We're excited to share Eclipse, our upcoming TKL keyboard project. Eclipse is inspired by Norse mythology, built for people who want a premium typing experience without compromise.

Overview

Eclipse comes in two editions:

Standard Edition – CNC-milled aluminum comes with a stainless steel weight for base config,with a choice of colorways, weight materials and accent options plus more premium finishes, built for a refined, high-end finish.

Ragnarφk Edition – A premium variant featuring a brass bottom and 3 exclusive Cerakote finishes that will be revealed during the group buy. Limited and special only 20 units will be made.

Technical Highlights

✓ Front Height – 17mm front height, 22.9mm EKH
✓ F12 Layout – Comes in both WK and WKL configs.
✓ Mount Options – Top mount and gasket mount both supported
✓ Acoustic Dampeners – Removable dampeners included for top mount. These sit between the case to reduce metal-to-metal contact and let you tune the sound to your preference.
✓ PCB Compatibility – H87 and UDB PCBs supported
✓ Switch Support – MX, Hall Effect, and EC flavors via compatible H87 PCBs, Alps is in the works and will be purchaseable later.
✓ Solid Build – Default configuration weight of 5 lbs, stainless steel weight included
✓ Swappable Accent – Accent piece is swappable for customization
✓ QMK + VIA Support – Fully programmable

Exploded View



Eclipse features a removable acoustic dampener designed for top mount use. It sits between the switch plate and top case, cutting down on metal-to-metal contact and giving you an easy way to tune how the board sounds and feels without any permanent changes.

Colorways

Eclipse launches with a strong lineup of colorways. Standard colorways are included at base price, with premium Cerakote options available at an additional cost.

Standard Colorways

Daedelus Raw with GMK Salamander



Nyx Black with GMK Black Snail



Hades Burgundy with GMK Ishtar



Gaia Brown with GMK Sloth



Artemis Green with GMK Brtitish Racing Green



Dionysus Purple with GMK Frost Witch



Niddhog Blue with GMK Hyper Fuse



Some of the weight options, more in works.

Raw Stainless


Black Stainless


Black Brass


Brass Patina


Premium Cerakote Colorways
Black Ice
Poison Ivy
Bone Dust
Nocturne

Photos of Black Ice Variant








Please note for Stainless steel we are trying to get the shown finish for base weight, at the moment, the base price includes sandblasted and not machine marked.



Ragnarφk Edition

The Ragnarφk Edition is for those who want something truly unique. It features a brass bottom for added weight and a distinct look, paired with 3 exclusive Cerakote finishes that won't be available on the Standard Edition. These colorways will be revealed when the GB goes live.

Sound Tests

Alu Plate with HMX Aperol

Alu Plate with Keygeek M3

Base Unit – Starts at $430 USD, includes a stainless steel weight
Premium Cerakote Colorways – +$150
Ragnarφk Edition – Pricing TBD, announced at GB

Our early adopter program has closed and all spots were filled. Thank you to everyone who grabbed one. Full GB pricing and vendor details will be announced soon.

Development Progress

Design – Finalized
Prototypes R2 – In production
PCB – H87 and UDB support confirmed
Firmware – QMK + VIA, in progress

Vendors

Canada/US - NyxKeys
UK/EU - Thocc Exchange
Italy/EU - Coffee Keys
Oceania - Keebz N Cables
SEA - Pantheon Keys



Join the Community

Eclipse is still in development and we want your input. Our Discord is the best place to stay in the loop and have your voice heard.

Discord: Join NyxKeys Discord
Website: NyxKeys Official Website

"Eclipse is our take on what a TKL should be: purpose-built, Norse-inspired, and made to last."

More updates coming soon ⚡️

If that is the goal then the lower part must be bigger by 1 inch in all directions compared to the upper part.
The pictures do not indicate that at all.

The gap left and right between upper and lower part was supposed to suggest that.
But you are right, I should have drawn the gap in grey like this ...



In the 1st and 2nd version I did it right...
No idea why I turned the area blue in the third one ^^;

Also the picture indicates that the ball sits in the upper bearing depression:
1) if the depression is simple spherical cutout then you will get sliding friction there and it is likely to be too much for smooth motion (even if it is made from a low friction material like e.g. teflon)
2) if the depression is a groove (shown from the direction of the groove ... therefore seen on the picture as a simple spherical cutout) then it will allow easy movement only in one direction (the direction of the groove)

The cutout in my drawing is cylindrical, and supposed to hold split spherical bearing seats...
This way the ball wont ride on the base material, and we wont need super precise spherical cutouts.
From what I remember, these split seats also allow adjustment of the friction as they are set in a thread.
But it was a long ago I used these the last time, so I could be wrong here. Wouldn't that allow for smooth motion?

Also, Are there any other plates for this board? I'm not seeing variations in layout options either.