[GB] RF—8X | May 25th - June 22nd (Minimalist housing for Realforce R1 & R2/R3S)

[keekeen]

RF—8X

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to take a look at this project. It's been a long time coming!

GB date: May 25th 2026 – June 22nd 2026
Estimated fulfillment Q4 2026

Vendors / Pricing (USD):

Alu housing kit - $350
PC top + alu bottom housing kit - $360
Cipulot R1 8-9Xu PCB  - $50
Plate - $40
Add-on alu top housing - $200
Add-on pc top housing - $210
Add-on alu bottom housing - $150

SEA (lead): ktechs - https://ktechs.store/products/rf-8x
OCE: Toro - https://torokeeb.store/products/rf-8x-housings
NA: Omnitype - https://omnitype.com/collections/rf-8x
EU: Coffeekeys - https://coffeekeys.eu/en/collections/group-buys/products/rf-8x-keyboard-kit-eng
KR: Geonworks - https://geon.works/collections/rf-8x
UK: Prototypist - https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-rf-8x-keyboard-kit
CN: KBDFans - https://kbdfans.com/products/rf-8x
CA: Minokeys - https://minokeys.com/products/rf-8x-keyboard-kit
VN: MOKB - https://mokbstore.com/gb-rf-8x-keyboard-case

Links will be updated as vendor pages start coming up

Socials:
Instagram: @keyhub.design
Discord: ktechs

Specification:

Typing angle: 7.45°
Front height: 17mm
Mounting style: Top mount
WK or WKL
Unified daughterboard with USB C port and custom JST cables
Compatible with Realforce R1 86/87/89u internals
Compatible with Realforce R2 internals if swapped with an additional custom plate
Compatible with Cipulot RF R1 8-9Xu PCB


Contents:

1 x Top & bottom housing
1 x USB-C Unified daughterboard PCB
2 x Custom JST cable
4 x M3 Hex screws
12 x M2 Hex screws
4 x Bumpons
Protective carrying case

Top case options: Anodized alu silver, volcano orange, robin egg blue, Frosted pc piss yellow, volcano orange, robin egg blue
Bottom case options: Anodized alu silver, volcano orange, robin egg blue
Add-ons: Cipulot RF R1 8-9Xu PCB, 86U plate, 87U plate, R2/R3S modified plate

Photos (credits to wigol):

Renders:

Thank you:

TR from ktechs for managing this project and helping to liaise with all parties involved. 
Dennis from ktechs for giving me the idea to start this project and your countless inputs. 
Wigol for helping with the photos. I think the photos turned out absolutely beautiful even though you are not satisfied with it.

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[keekeen]

Reserved!

[HoffmanMyster]

Approved

[keekeen]

Approved

Appreciate!

[eyedrop]

Can I join Cipulot pcb gb without buying the RF-8X?

[jigumina]

GLWGB!

[keekeen]

Can I join Cipulot pcb gb without buying the RF-8X?

Hey, that should be fine but you may need to double confirm with your local vendor for this. Also do take note that the PCB will be shipped together to our vendors during the fulfilment period.

GLWGB!

Thank you!! appreciate it 

[Crabzul]

I've already picked up an RF-8X, and it got me wondering: are Cipulot's PCB and custom plate compatible with the Realforce R2/Norbaforce? It would be awesome to build my Norbaforce with a Tsangan bottom row.

[keekeen]

I've already picked up an RF-8X, and it got me wondering: are Cipulot's PCB and custom plate compatible with the Realforce R2/Norbaforce? It would be awesome to build my Norbaforce with a Tsangan bottom row.

Thank you for the support! The custom plate offered in the gb essentially uses OEM R1 plate outline so it should fit in the Norbaforce but not the Realforce R2 plastic case tho