Vega - ai03 Design Studio

Vega

Screwless seamless gasket 65% keyboard by Kevinplus and ai03

Refining upon Polaris and its gasket typing feel, acoustics, and aesthetics, Vega takes things one step further with a steel weight, completely screwless exterior, and refined build process.

Current Project Status: Group Buy Closed; Shipping Begun

Due to Omicron surges and forced lockdowns, shipping and packing procedures have been delayed.
In addition to the lockdowns, the current batch is taking longer to prepare due to the time it takes to sort and match the required parts per order.

Please use this form for address changing prior to shipment if needed.

Last updated 2022-03-18

Date	Update
2022-03-18	Due to Omicron surges and forced lockdowns, shipping and packing procedures have been delayed. In addition to the lockdowns, the current batch is taking longer to prepare due to the time it takes to sort and match the required parts per order. Please use this form for address changing prior to shipment if needed.
2022-03-04	Another batch of Vega units are now shipping. This batch is smaller in quantity since it is just the amount that has been inspected and packed in the short span after the Chinese New Year; the next batch under preparation should be larger in size.
2022-01-25	First batch of base-kit-only orders have begun shipping Remaining orders to ship following Chinese New Year
2021-12-05	Vega will begin shipping very shortly; the shipping address edit form will close in 2 days to account for this Shipping will occur in batches by whichever complete first with no pattern
2021-12-03	All several thousand PCBs have finished manufacturing Cases nearing completion
2021-11-16	Order edit confirmation system in place for non-address changes For use, please email `[email protected]` with the subject `Vega order inquiry` from the address used for purchase. The response should be automatic; if no reply is received after much time, please contact TypePlus directly
2021-09-25	The factory has been suffering from a major regional power shortage, which is forcing facility shutdowns and off-peak hour operations. This is having a crippling effect on the final stretch of Vega production; due to this, the new best-case ETA is end of October. If power shortages worsen, this may stretch further; any further delays will be reported here. Order edits processing is nearing completion; a system to check final orders will be available once complete.
2021-08-01	ETA has not changed so far from September despite lockdowns Order edits supposedly still in progress according to TypePlus New shipping address edit form created and can be accessed here
2021-06-23	Possibility of further delays due to an emergency COVID lockdown in Shenzhen If the ETA changes, a further update will be posted
2021-05-07	New ETA likely to be around September due to case manufacturing delays
2021-04-21	Cases still in manufacturing stage at CNC drilling Possible delays due to manufacturing; an update will be published when the extent of delays are known
2021-03-16	TypePlus working on order edits as well as post-edit confirmation system Manufacturing currently still on track
2021-01-21	Order edits being delayed in processing Manufacturing still continuing Please see #vega-announcements within Discord for more details
2021-01-09	All requests for "order edits for order edits" no longer accepted Manufacturing continuing
2020-12-31	Cases and PCBs have begun manufacturing
2020-12-07	Group buy closed Deadline for order edits is 12/07 5:30PM EST
2020-11-28	Board available for sale at TypePlus in group buy format Current ETA of mid-2021
2020-11-24	In-stock batch sold out Preparing for group buy on November 28th
2020-10-31	Sales format and info revealed 1000 in-stock units available at TypePlus on November 14; unlimited group buy to follow 359USD in-stock, 329USD group buy
2020-10-14	In-stock batch now available for sale
2020-06-16	IC published to GeekHack
2019-12-07	Board prototype displayed to the public at SoCal meetup

GeekHack IC Thread

Assembly Instructions

Tailor-Made Typing Experience

Vega brings the extreme typing comfort and acoustic tuning to the 65% form factor, using 28 custom gaskets to completely isolate the plate from the case. A precision-cut foam midlayer and dual stack bottom foam layer allows for precise tuning to balance acoustics and typing feel to your exact preference.

The Reference Aesthetic

The clean, sleek, seamless exterior of Vega has no visible exterior screws, which are conveniently hidden under the keycaps for an uninterrupted minimal aesthetic regardless of the viewing angle. The immense rear-angled weight is made entirely of stainless steel, providing the elegance and heft worthy of being the centerpiece of your desk.

Stress-Free Circuitry

The thin, flex-slotted hotswap PCB comes pre-installed with VIA Configurator compatible firmware, ready for lightning-fast assembly and easy keymap editing without the headaches of drivers and firmware flashing. A solderable PCB kit is available for those who prefer soldering or non-stock layouts.

Thorough Engineering

The centered USB cutout allows for a neutral cable position fit for any desk, and careful design allows for maximized comfort and acoustics even with a hotswap structure. Temporary plate retention screws aid the build process while also protecting the plate inside the case during shipping.

Specifications

Case weight	~1.4kg
Plate materials	Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Dimensions	315 x 110 x 28mm
Typing angle	6.5deg
Price (At time of sale)	329USD group buy, 359USD in-stock
Vendor, availability	In-stock and group buy sold through TypePlus in Q4 2020
Optional add-ons	Soldering kit (Universal plate and soldering PCB)
Colors	Black, Grey, E-White, Blue, Green, Rose Gold
Layouts	Default hotswap: Optional add-on soldering kit:

Special thanks to TC for help with rendering, Gok for render keycap models

Files and Resources

Plate Files	Download
PCB Outline	Download
Hardware Spec	Download