{"product_id":"group-buy-mk65mx-65-mechanical-keyboard-pcb","title":"(Group Buy) MK65MX 65% Mechanical Keyboard Hotswap PCB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Shipping time: est Q4 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMK65MX: the versatile 65% PCB for ISO and ANSI builds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MK65MX is a versatile 65% 1.6mm non-flex-cut wired hot-swap PCB designed as a replacement or upgrade option for a wide range of popular 65% O-ring keyboards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead of being manufacturer-specific, the MK65MX uses standard hole patterns and is Unified C5 daughterboard compatible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is fully QMK, VIA, and VIAL compatible , with per-key RGB and all major layout options. Designed by Quark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayout flexibility without compromise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MK65MX supports both ISO and ANSI layouts on a single PCB; with extensive multi-layout options for the main areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO + ANSI layout support, perfect for UK-ISO, DE-ISO, or US-ANSI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit Left Shift + Big ANSI Left Shift\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit backspace + regular backspace\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped Capslock\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.25U and 7U Spacebar: compatible with most common spacebar size\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MK65MX was tested with a range of common 65% cases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Tested compatibility:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKraze65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escratch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKafka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion Sixtyfive R1 \/ 2021 (without silicone insert)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode Sixtyfive R2 \/ 2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode Encore\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAIS65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock 67 R2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeycult No. 1\/65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeycult No. 2\/65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIRON165\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaven65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrush65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand very likely many more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❌ Not tested compatible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKBDfans Dusk67\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode Envoy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrbit65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuminkey65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDune65\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your case is not listed here, it's worth taking a look at the hole pattern and the daughterboard connector — many more 65% keyboards should be compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer-key RGB and modern connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PCB is equipped with per-key RGB LEDs and can be configured via preset effects and scenes - individual LEDs\/keys cannot be controlled! For the daughterboard connection, the MK65MX uses a modern PicoMolex EZMate connector, more precise, smaller and more reliable than classic JST connectors without interference from the base of the keyboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQMK with VIA and VIAL, full adaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MK65MX runs on the proven QMK firmware (the firmware source code is published) and is compatible with both VIA and VIAL . This allows you to remap every single key, record macros, set up layers, and customize the board precisely to your workflow directly in your browser, without installing any drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayout: 65%: ISO and ANSI multi-layout\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Quark\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: wired hot-swap PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectivity:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C wired\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlex-cuts: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: Per-key RGB LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaughterboard Connector: PicoMolex EZMate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Connection: via the included daughterboard (Unified C5 Footprint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChip: STM32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash: 128 MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware: QMK (firmware source code will be released)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware: VIA compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Compatibility: MX-style hot-swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayout Options:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO and ANSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit left shift + ANSI big left shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit backspace + regular backspace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped capslock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.25U and 7U spacebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOS Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MK65MXW PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x PicoMolex to JST-SH Cable - 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x PicoMolex to JST-SH Cable - 20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Daughter Board (Unified DB C5 Footprint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote - No batteries included!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MonacoKeys","offers":[{"title":"MK65MX Hotswap PCB","offer_id":56961457553786,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/mk65mx-pcb.png?v=1781013071","url":"https:\/\/prototypist.net\/products\/group-buy-mk65mx-65-mechanical-keyboard-pcb","provider":"proto[Typist] Keyboards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}