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.
| Date | Update |
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| 2022-03-18 | Due to Omicron surges and forced lockdowns, shipping and packing procedures have been delayed. Please use this form for address changing prior to shipment if needed. |
| 2022-03-04 | Another batch of Vega units are now shipping. |
| 2022-01-25 | First batch of base-kit-only orders have begun shipping |
| 2021-12-05 | Vega will begin shipping very shortly; the shipping address edit form will close in 2 days to account for this |
| 2021-12-03 | All several thousand PCBs have finished manufacturing |
| 2021-11-16 | Order edit confirmation system in place for non-address changes |
| 2021-09-25 |
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| 2021-08-01 | ETA has not changed so far from September despite lockdowns |
| 2021-06-23 | Possibility of further delays due to an emergency COVID lockdown in Shenzhen |
| 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 |
| 2021-03-16 | TypePlus working on order edits as well as post-edit confirmation system |
| 2021-01-21 | Order edits being delayed in processing |
| 2021-01-09 | All requests for "order edits for order edits" no longer accepted |
| 2020-12-31 | Cases and PCBs have begun manufacturing |
| 2020-12-07 | Group buy closed |
| 2020-11-28 | Board available for sale at TypePlus in group buy format |
| 2020-11-24 | In-stock batch sold out |
| 2020-10-31 | Sales format and info revealed
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| 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 |
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 |
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