(Coming Soon) Deacon Keyboard Kit

GB Expected to Start: 21st September 2026

Expected Shipping time:  Q2 2027

This is a FCFS GB limited to 100 units wordwide.  Each region will have allocated spots in the GB. SKUs are not limited and buyers can select their layout and colourway without restriction.

Case Design

As a collaboration with GMK Nervewrecker many of the elements of the case are inspired by the novelties that were a part of the keycap set. The angled parts on the weight along with the faux rivets simulate a spaceship. The angles and shapes cut into the side profile and LED bars further lean into the futuristic aesthetic

Mounting Design

Leafspring Gasket - I wanted to try something new with the internals of the Deacon that bring some of the crazy aesthetics of the outside to the mounting as well. 11 leafspring arms are fully isolated from the case by 2 press fit spheres on either side. Together this creates a clean sound with a nice bounce to the whole assembly rather than isolated flex.

Top - While the leafspring gaskets are fun and work as intended I wanted to also provide a mounting that was more familiar, especially with the release of my first solo TKL project. I put a small spin on the classic top mount by seperating the nav and main clusters. I went with more, smaller mounting points with relief cuts at each point. I think that this creates a more balanced feel across the keyboard and the relief cuts help to minimize vibration transfer to the case, preventing a flat or resonant sound.

Case Specifications:

• Materials: 6063 Aluminum, Stainless Steel
• Layout: F12 TKL - WK, WKL
• Typing Angles: Main - 7 Degrees
• Front Height: 17.5 mm
• EKH: 22.40 mm
• Weight: 2.3 Kg Unbuilt
• Mounting: Leafspring Gasket, Top

PCB Specifications:

• Material: Black FR4
• Thickness: 1.6mm
• Soldermask Color: Gray
• Silkscreen Color: White
• Connectivity: JST to Unified Daughterboard
• Customizability: VIA
• Type: Solderable and Hotswap
• Designer: Gondolindrim
  

Solder Compatibility

Hotswap Compatibility

Colourways:

Neon

Meteorite

Aged

Kit Contents:

• 1x Aluminum Top Case
• 1x Aluminum Bottom Case
• 1x Stainless Steel Through Weight
• 1x Stainless Steel DB Cover
• 1x Aluminum Leafspring Plate
• 1x Main Plate (Material of Choice)
• 1x PCB (Solder or Hotswap)
• 1x S2 Daughterboard and JST to JST cable
• 1x Carrying Case and Microfiber Pouch
• Necessary Hardware

Disclaimers