Introducing Hermes
Hey everyone,Were excited to share
Hermes Our upcoming
numpad/macropad project. We designed Hermes so that it compliments your current setup
OverviewHermes will be available in two editions, each designed for a different audience while keeping the same core design language:
3D-Printed Edition Built for
affordability and accessibility.
Features an optional
middle accent plate and
metal badge upgrade for those wanting extra flair. The 3D printed version will be revealed later in the year.
Aluminum Edition A premium, CNC-milled version featuring
brass, copper and alu accent and badge options for a high-end, refined finish.
Both editions will share the same mounting style, PCB compatibility, and design proportions, keeping Hermes consistent across all builds. Only difference between the 3D printed and Aluminum Hermes will be the bottom housing, the 3D printed version wont support a weight config.
Technical Highlights✓ Top-Mount Design Balanced acoustics and feel
✓ Low Front Height Hermes has a 17.6mm front height
✓ QMK + VIA Support Fully programmable, Firmware will be made open source once it launches.
✓ Middle Accent Plate and badge Options Available in brass, copper or aluminum.
✓ PCB Options 1.6mm Hotswap and 1.6mm Solderable PCB will be available, the 1.6 version will have a southpaw option and solderable will support both.
✓ Patina Finish Planned You will be able to purchase Patina'd middle plate, badge and weight.
✓ Themed Keycaps We're currently working on custom themed keycaps to go with Hermes which will be available in Aluminum, Brass and Copper.
The
PCB is being finalized and will fully support QMK + VIA at launch.
Prototypes for both case variants are
currently in production.
Voting & Community InputWe've been working with our discord community and gathering feedback on it, if you'd like to influence it or future designs or just staying in the loop our discord is the perfect place for it!
Both color voting and weight design voting are live now.The renders showing colors have been temporarily removed due to a minor change in weight design.
Color Voting Ended
Weight Design Voting Ended
Your input will directly influence final production decisions, from colors to weight design.
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Vote HereRenders 
Photos 
The protos have been tested for fitment, firmware is being finalized. We are currently in process of working with reviewers to get it into their hands.
GB for this will be in march sometime, more details soon.
Please vote for your favorite colors as only 5 will make it to productionVoting has ended!Weight Designs Hermes will offer Alu, Brass,Copper and Patina'd finishes,
with designs currently being voted on.
Development Progress Prototypes Tested
PCB New South paw option being added.
Firmware QMK + VIA supported, firmware being finalized.
Case Model Prototypes have been machined.
Voting Ended
Once the prototypes arrive, well begin testing and share updates with full transparency, including fit, finish, and firmware performance.The prototypes have passed initial testing, pcb layouts are now being finalized and then the firmware.
Join the CommunityHermes is still evolving, and your voice matters.
Wed love to hear your feedback, from materials and finishes to feature ideas and layout suggestions.
🔗 Discord: Join NyxKeys Discord 🌐 Website: NyxKeys Official Website"Hermes embodies speed, craftsmanship, and intention. Our take on what a numpad should be: elegant, versatile, and accessible."Stay tuned for prototype updates ⚡️
