[GB] KV1-65%-65% Layout QMK/VIA Support Screwless Keyboard

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KV1-65%

65% Layout QMK/VIA Support Screwless Mechanical Keyboard

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Index

1. Intro
2. Design
3. Features
4. Color options
5. Specifications
6. Inside the box
7. Reviews
8. GB Information
9. Vendors

1. Intro

Hello everyone!
Exciting news! The brand new 65% group-buy keyboard has arrived! The KV1-65% supports both ANSI / ISO layouts and is compatible with QMK/VIA firmware, allowing you to customize every key to suit your needs. Even more surprisingly, it features a screwless structure, making maintenance and personalized upgrades a breeze. And now, at an irresistible price—starting at just $149! Join the group buy now and experience the joy of typing like never before!

2. Design

KV1-65% is a minimalist 65% keyboard designed by GDK Lab, marking the studio's first entry in the K series. GDK Lab opted for a subtractive design approach, resulting in an overall shape that is both simple and restrained, with fluid lines that convey a sense of vitality. After completing the standard structure, the team focused on refining the details and texture, and the 220-mesh aluminum case makes each touch of the keyboard truly impressive.

Front Design

The front has narrow borders on the left and right, and a badge is added on the upper right as a theme embellishment

Side Design

The upper cover is designed with a cut waistline, and the steps of the bottom shell are cut through fold lines to make the entire side more layered.

Back Design

The back is the highlight of Kv1-65%. A whole piece of weight is embedded in the bottom case, and the C-angle straight line in the middle echoes the stripe of the bottom case.

3. Features

Multiple Color Options

With an impressive selection that features as many as 12 color options available, you can be confident that you will discover at least one that perfectly suits your personal taste and preferences.

Ball-catch Structure

Make installation and debugging more convenient. And it was designed to have a crisper sound and clearer disassembly and assembly feedback.

Gasket Mount

The KV1-65% features a gasket design that utilizes custom silicone rubber bridges for support and a soft, cushioned feel.

VIA & QMK Support

VIA is a tool that enables keyboard configuration. With the VIA configurator, you can map keys to the physical layout of your keyboard.

Long-Lasting Battery Life

The KV1-65% offers 2 2500mAh battery, delivering up to 2 weeks of usage. Long battery life ensures uninterrupted work and entertainment, allowing you to stay productive and stay connected wirelessly for longer, without the need for frequent charging. What's more, it allows you to charge and use at the same time in wired mode.

4. Color Options

Renders

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5. Specifications

Mount: Gasket mount
Connectivity: Single mode / Tri-mode
Material: 6063 CNC Aluminum (220 mesh)
Surfacing: Anodized, Spray paint
Acoustic: Poron pad *1/Bottom pad *1(Customers can try not adding any padsand still get a good typing sound)
Weight: Stainless steel matte PVD / Mirror PVD / Red copper
Case Weight: 1.4kg
Weight with switches and keycaps: 1.76kg
Size: 313×113mm
Typing Angle: 8°
Compatible System: Support Windows & Mac
Battery: 5000mAh (2500mAh*2)
Rolling rate: 1000Hz (Wired), 125Hz (Bluetooth, 2.4G)
Front Height: 16.9mm
Badge: Red copper
Add on: PC, Alu plate without flexcuts

Plate
FR4 material
1.6 mm thickness
Without flex-cuts
Support ANSI or ISO layout
Support stepped caps lock
Support 7U, 6.25U spacebar
Compatible with PCB stabs

PCB
Hotswappable
1.6 mm thickness
Without Flex-cuts
Only PCB mounted stabs compatible
Support ANSI & ISO layout
Support ANSI/ISO Layout
Support QMK/VIA
Support stepped caps lock
Support 7U, 6.25U spacebar
No per-key RGB

6. Inside the box

Aluminum top case * 1
Aluminum bottom case * 1
copper badge * 1
FR4 Plate * 1
Hot-swappable PCB * 1
Type-C  cable * 1
Screw bag * 1
Foot pad * 4
Plate stabs
Packaging box * 1

7. Reviews (TBD)

Thoccnology

SeungupKBD

cozyaddy (White+Gold)

tokkiarchives(Pink+Silver)

Wabi sabi
Alexotos
captain sterling
ricecloud

8. GB Information

Time: Nov 20th - DeC 5th, 2024, GMT+8
GB Price: 149USD
Estimated Shipping Time: Jan 2025

9. Vendors

Worldwide: Velocifire
EU: Keygem
UK: Mechkeyboards
SG: Ktechs
JP: Basekeys
VN: The keeb store

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