(Group Buy) Grit Jahre 65% Keyboard Kit

The design inspiration for the Jahre 65% comes from the first three generations of the Porsche 911 (with chassis codes 901, 930, and 964). Even after decades of evolution, they still possess exceptional charm.

The most distinctive among them is the 964 anniversary edition released by Porsche in 1994 to celebrate its 30th anniversary: the Porsche 964 Jubiläumsmodell "30 Jahre 911".

During the exterior design process of the Jahre 65%, I extracted some characteristic elements from the vehicle's appearance. After reconceptualization and integration, while maintaining an elegant, refined, simple, and steady appearance, these detail elements were incorporated.

Top case (front + side)

 

From the front view, each side of the top case features a shuttle-shaped curved edge that narrows slightly downward, resembling the subtle widebody of the 30 Jahre 911, creating a fuller visual impression.

The side of the top case also features a fold line consistent with the bottom case curvature, making the side view more elegant.

Bottom case + nameplate

 

The curved surface design on the bottom case references the body tuck line at the rear fender, while integrating the classic air intake slot design from the front hood to the bottom surface to enrich the bottom view.

A small aluminum nameplate is embedded below, with an overall sandblasted black anodized finish. The top is additionally flat-ground and polished with secondary anodization, adding a subtle visual accent.

Bottom internal weights

 

The internal weights of the bottom case consist of two stainless steel weights, with an overall form referencing the rear air intake grille component.

The exposed surface of the large weight block features full RAW multi-line flying surface tool marks (rendering images cannot fully capture the actual effect; the physical appearance can be referenced from KMG B65's external weight), with the kit name engraved below.

The top exposed grille surface of the small weight bar is secondary flat-ground and polished with silver mirror PVD, a surface treatment that produces a very striking metallic luster.

Structurally, we've chosen to use a silicone gasket structure this time and have slotted the plate spring in a Leaf Spring format.

Worth mentioning is that the accompanying silicone gasket can be flipped and used on both sides to provide different degrees of travel space.

• With the narrow side of the silicone gasket facing down, the positioning plate ears' slots are in a suspended state, providing greater deformation space and a more bouncy feel.
• If the wide side faces down, the Leaf Spring slots will be fully supported, achieving a more solid and stable feel.

The mechanical switch PCB remains the familiar 1.6mm thick black core board material, while the firmware-supported polling rate has been increased to 8K HZ.

Single-mode soldered and single-mode hot-swap options are available.

Hot-swap PCB layout

In addition to the standard mechanical switch PCB, the Jahre 65% is also compatible with Venom's 65% magnetic switch PCB.

The group buy simultaneously offers PCB and compatible positioning plate purchases, allowing users to choose freely.

• Name: Jahre 65%
• Layout: 65% single-tooth
• Angle: 9°
• Front height: 17mm
• EKH: 21.73mm
• Structure: Leaf Spring Gasket
• PCB: Mechanical single-mode hot-swap, mechanical single-mode soldered, Venom magnetic switch
• Manufacturer: STR

 

Included in the Kit:

• Keyboard Case
• Carrying Bag
• 30A Silicon Socks (1 set of 10 pcs)
• 50A Silicon Socks (1 set of 10 pcs)
• 1 set of Poron Gaskets
• Plate of your choice (MX or HE)
• DB and Cables (*Must use kit inlcuded DB and cables)
• Spare Screws
• Foams and ESD Protection Sheet

 

Vendors:

• AU: KeebzNCables 
• EU: Deltakeys 
• KR+International: Geon 
• UK: ProtoTypist 
• Canada: Keybay 
• US+International: Keyspensory 
• SG: PantheonKeys