Petrichor by AKBFRL 1800GB to run from Friday, 14th June to Monday, 15th July.Starting from just $230! (+$10 for e-coat, +$5 for hotswap)
The idea with Petrichor was always to keep it simple. Simple mounting, implemented well. Simple design, but enough
to retain its own identity. No external weight, but the board still has weight to it. Every feature serves a purpose.
There isn’t too much of a story to tell for this board, but this to me is everything I need and want in a keyboard, and
I’ve been using a Petrichor as my daily driver since 2020. Hopefully that is enough to convince you that it’s worth
your consideration.
Links:AKB WebsiteAKB DiscordInterest check threadLightning's build stream VODAlexotos' build stream VOD
Specs:- 8° typing angle
- 6063 aluminium top/bottom case
- 20mm effective front height (with bumpons)
- ~1.7kg (3.75lbs) built weight
Key Features:- Standard & HHKB-ish layouts
- Anodised & E-coated options
- Gasket mounted
- QMK and VIA-compatible PCBs (solder & hotswap)
- RGB LED indicator daughterboard
- USB 2.0 passthrough hub
- OG-style product sticker on bottom a la OGR
- Internal brass weight to cover the hub parts
- Bold, pronounced seam
- Manufactured by Hongtu
Renders:Onyx
Verdant
Woad
Fool's Gold
E-Beige
Rubedo
Luna
Dolch
Dolch side view
Case Layout Support:Two tops will be available - one regular and one “HHKB” which covers the corner 1.25u keys.
Regular case compatibility:- 6u (center & off-center), 6.25u & 7u bottom row compatibility
- Full/split backspace
- ANSI/ISO
- Full/stepped caps
- Full/split numpad mods
- Split/full numpad enter
HHKB case compatibility:- Fixed 6u bottom row
- Full/split backspace
- ANSI/ISO
- Full/stepped caps
- Full/split numpad mods
- Split/full numpad enter
PCB Layout Support:Solder PCB compatibility: (same as regular case)- 6u (center & off-center), 6.25u & 7u bottom row compatibility
- Full/split backspace
- ANSI/ISO
- Full/stepped caps
- Full/split numpad mods
- Split/full numpad enter
Hotswap PCB compatibility- 6u (centered only) & 6.25u bottom rows, compatible with both case tops
- Full/split backspace
- Fixed ANSI
- Full/stepped caps
- Full/split numpad mods
- Split/full numpad enter
Kit contents:- 6063 Aluminium case
- Internal brass weight
- 5052 aluminium plate
- Solder or hotswap PCB
- USB-C daughterboard
- USB 2.0 hub board
- LED indicator daughterboard
- JST/Molex cables
- Gaskets (12 large, 4 small)
- AKB feet (4)
- Stickers
- 6u stab wire
- Hard carry case
- Microfiber cloth
- Screws and hardware for assembly
Group buy information:- Unlimited GB
- GB to run from Friday, 14th June to Monday, 15th July.
- Price: starting from $230 (+$10 for e-coat, +$5 for hotswap)
- Shipping Q1 2025
Plate addons available:- FR4 - $25
- Carbon Fibre (half) - $45
- 5052 Aluminium - $40
- Polycarbonate - $40
PCB addons available: - Solderable PCB - $45
- Hotswap PCB - $50
- Daughterboard Kit (USB hub, USBC DB, LED DB + all cables) - $32
Other addons available:- Foam kit - $26
- Extra gaskets - $6
- Extra AKB feet (16) - $4
- Extra tops in both WK and HHKB - $75 ano/$80 e-beige
Vendors:- US: CannonKeys
- UK: Proto[Typist]
- EU: Oblotzky
- KR: Swagkeys
- OCE: KeebzNCables
- SG: iLumkb
- IN: Neo Macro
- ME: SandKeys
- LATAM: Latamkeys
