Polaris
Gaskets. Seamless. 60%. $265 shipped.
Offering a quality typing experience without the high price tag, Polaris redefines the expectations from custom keyboards.
With proper gasket plate mounting, flex-slotted 1.2mm thin PCB, sleek seamless aesthetic, and accessible pricing, experience a top-tier 60% keyboard for a mid-range price.
Current Project Status: Complete
Extra units batch 2 sold and shipped
GB concluded
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| 2021-04-02 | Extra units batch 2 sold and shipped |
| 2021-03-29 | Extras batch 2 will be available at KBDfans on 3/29 19:00PST. |
| 2020-10-01 | Extras batch 1 to go on sale on 10/19 |
| 2020-08-26 | Group buy units shipped |
| 2019-08-06 | Group buy will run for 1 month |
| 2019-04-24 | IC published at GeekHack |
Gasket Comfort
Cutting no corners, a total of 18 gaskets hold the plate in place for maximum typing comfort, improved acoustics, and easy assembly.
Careful engineering from 8 full redesigns and multiple prototypes are tucked away within the slim bezels.
Refined Aesthetic
The seamless chassis borrows the clean look praised in the KBD8X MKII, while adding a rear-angled weight which adds a touch of visible elegance.
Thin bezels are combined with sharp chamfers for a striking modern look.
Taking Things Further
The 1.2mm thick, slot-cut super flexible PCB offers typing comfort that extends the gasket mount benefits.
Rubber pads applied to the PCB make sure that the stabilizers fit into place without issues.
Made for You
The plate is offered in brass and polycarbonate, WKL and universal layouts, and half- and full-plate options to meet the exact aesthetic and comfort you desire.
Choose between regular, WKL, and corner blocker style tops to suit your needs.
Cutting No Corners
Two foam mid-layers, one below the plate and one below the PCB, fill the case to cancel vibrations and echoing.
The plate is completely isolated by gaskets, leaving no metal-to-metal contact between the plate and chassis once assembled.
Specifications
| Case weight | ~1.3kg |
| Dimensions | 296 x 110 x 28mm |
| Price (At time of original sale) | 265 USD, free shipping included |
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| Case tops | Regular, winkeyless, corner blocker |
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