[IC] HELIOS 88

[ironsouls]

GROUP BUY IS LIVE!

First of all, I’d like to thank everyone in the community for your support and feedback during the IC.
After a period of preparation and testing, today I’m very pleased to officially open the Group Buy for HELIOS 88. This is not merely a product—it’s a project into which I have poured great care and effort, from the initial sketches all the way to holding the final prototype in my hands.
Throughout that process, I received many suggestions and contributions from members of the community, and it is precisely those inputs that have helped the project become more refined. With that in mind, I hope this Group Buy will not only bring the product into your hands, but also serve as an opportunity for HELIOS 88—and my future projects—to truly find their place and contribute greater value to the community.
Thank you all very much!

HELIOS 88
Designed by FE 21.3
IC form: https://forms.gle/519TDv38DkC4XTyr8

Hello everyone, I'm happy to present my first keyboard—A personal project featuring a subtle sun motif, crafted with care, attention to detail and manufactured by Kezewa. The design incorporates an integrated sun pattern that adds a distinctive touch without overwhelming the overall aesthetic, paired with a compact tenkeyless (TKL) layout that is both practical and streamlined, making it ideal for various workspaces. Refined over two prototype iterations and built with a traditional top-mount assembly, this keyboard aims to deliver reliable performance for both newcomers and seasoned users alike. I look forward to receiving your feedback and appreciate your time in reviewing my work. Thank you for reading!

DETAILS
- Typing angle: 8.0°
- Front height: 19mm
- Mounting style: Top mount
- Layout: WK/WKL
- PCB: Solder/Hotswap compatible with VIA
- Aluminum case
- Red Aluminum weight (Silver/Dark Grey). Sandblasted Copper weight (Blood/Midnight Storm)
- Red Aluminum front badge (Silver/Dark Grey), Sandblasted Copper front badge (Midnight Storm)
- Plate: Aluminum (default), PP/PC/POM/FR4/CF (Avalable as Add-ons)
- Weight unbuilt: 2.4kg (aluminum weight), 2.55kg (copper weight)
- Package weight


COLOR

LAYOUTS
HOTSWAP:

SOLDER:

PRICE
$370 for Silver, Dark Grey Color
$385 for Midnight Storm, Blood Color

MEDIA
Discord: https://discord.gg/YmFPZRX3rN
IG: FE 21.3 (@fe_21.3)

VENDOR
VN: FE 21.3
CN: Kezewa
OCE: Toro Studio
SG: Ktechs
CA: Unikeys
EU: KeyGeM
UK: Prototypist
MY: Mecha
US: Clickclack
ROW: KBDFans

Package Content
- Case
- Front badge
- Internal weight
- Plate
- PCB
- Carry Case
- Feets

SOUNDTEST
- Keebaholics:

- Keyboard_dad: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEPyNGDTaj/

GB info
Starting from October 1 and ending on October 31, with expected delivery in Q1 2026.

[DirtyGingy]

Honestly, a nice looking board. I worry about the U.S. side for now, but if there is no rush on this project, this could be amazing.

[unwashed_heathen]

Very elegant! Would be interested in seeing a pic from the side showing off those curves we can see peeking out from the bottom pov.

[Ruby437]

Love the design! Any way this can fit a 3-1-3 split-spacebar PCB?

[ironsouls]

Love the design! Any way this can fit a 3-1-3 split-spacebar PCB?

thank you, man; but unfortunately, no.

[Natetypesfast]

Loving this, excited to hear a sound test.  Been looking for a board with that midnight color

[ironsouls]

Loving this, excited to hear a sound test.  Been looking for a board with that midnight color

Thank you. The prototype will be sent to the streamer as soon as possible for review and feedback.

[aumz.work]

i love the colors option

[ironsouls]

i love the colors option

Thank you, man!

[Metakeebs]

Sorry I couldn't find the layout？

[ironsouls]

Sorry I couldn't find the layout？

I tried to update the PCB layout images on the post, but it seems there were some issues with the system, so I’ve updated them in the IC form instead.

[KOBO ISSHI]

Top work. Excited for the sound test. 

[tankLancer]

The design is amazing.

[MartinThePolarBear]

Any love for Anodized Silver?

[Randomlosername]

Love the nav cluster engraving a lot. Super nice.

[EdgeOfInfinity]

the engravings & design language are good. however, i wish there was a more "neutral" colorway available.

glwic!

[ironsouls]

Group Buy is live! and many updates about the keyboard! Thank you everyone.

[MivRosalyn]

bro, this fixed combination and color selection are really hard to accept. Why do it this way？I'm very hesitant now and find it hard to decide to join the group purchase