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EQUINOX XL

Equinox is back - The compact size and PCB-mount structure remain, but this time with more keys and a screwless exterior.

Equinox xl proto top built
Equinox xl proto side
Equinox xl grey
Equinox xl colors
Equinox xl proto weight
Equinox xl renderer exploded
Equinox xl proto bottom side
Equinox xl proto bottom
Equinox xl proto left
Equinox xl pcb bottom
Equinox xl proto pcb macro
Equinox xl proto desk

Project Status

Extras sale

Extra units available at CannonKeys
Pending shipment from remaining vendors

Extras sale

2024-06-05

Extra units available at CannonKeys
Pending shipment from remaining vendors

Shipping

2024-05-24

Several vendors have completed shipment of units

En route

2024-04-30

Boards have begun arriving at vendors
Preparing for final shipment

En route

2024-03-29

Units shipping from Salvun to vendors

Manufacturing

2024-02-27

Pending hardware delivery for assembly and distribution

Manufacturing

2024-01-12

Black colorway units complete; pending completion of rest

Manufacturing

2023-12-01

Parts of production have been swapped to e-coatings due to major anodization issues

Manufacturing

2023-10-20

Boards undergoing re-anodization

Manufacturing

2023-09-18

The manufacturer has reported that there will be delays due to anodization issues

Manufacturing

2023-08-11

According to the manufacturer (Salvun), half of the boards have completed anodization

Manufacturing

2022-05-01

Anodization in progress

Manufacturing

2022-03-01

Machining complete; pending anodization

Group buy

2021-08-30

Boards will be entering production once the aluminum source blocks are obtained

Group buy

2021-08-15

Board will be available until August 29

Pending group buy

2021-08-04

Group buy going live on August 15 at Cannonkeys, Daily Clack, Salvun, Yusha Kobo, and TypePlus
Pricing will be roughly 320USD at each vendor

Announced

2021-06-19

IC published at GeekHack

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Visible Evolution

The proven tabbed-gasket PCB mount structure from the original Equinox remains, offering an unusual yet comfortable typing feel designed primarily for plateless use. Equinox XL has been updated from the original with a seamless design and internal screws, making the exterior clean and sleek from any angle.

From the Desk to the World

The compact yet functional 50% key layout of the Equinox XL allows for easy migration from larger layouts while also ensuring compatibility with many keysets. An internal brass weight balances the board’s mass - just light enough for portability, and just heavy enough for stability during use.

Tailored to the Occasion

Choose between winkey and winkeyless variants to choose between maximum functionality and a classic aesthetic.
The PCB allows for 3U-1U-3U split spacebar to extend productivity further without sacrificing the symmetrical aesthetic.

Specifications

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Materials

Aluminum case, internal brass weight, manufactured by Salvun CNC

Weight

~670g for the case incl. internal weight

PCB

Soldered (Non-hotswap)

Case Variants

Regular, WKL

Case Colors

Black, Grey, Blue, Red, Purple

Vendors

Cannonkeys, Daily Clack, Salvun, Yusha Kobo, Typeplus

Pricing (at time of GB)

320USD

Files and Resources

Build guide

View online here

PCB outline

Download

Plate files

Download
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