{"product_id":"group-buy-sonic-170-v2-keyboard-kit","title":"(Group Buy) Sonic 170 V2 Keyboard Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Shipping time: est Q4 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonic 170 V2 Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall design continues from SONIC V1. The slightly wider right bar and the left Macro keys create visual balance and house the EC11 knob.  This time there are two top case versions, the cross design or the vertical bar design.  The biggest visual change from V1 is the curved side transition. The side and bottom are connected with dual curves. This makes the keyboard easier to lift and adds more depth to the profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddons Avaialble \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prototypist.net\/products\/group-buy-sonic-170-v2-keyboard-kit-addons\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/1.Side_-_Cross.jpg?v=1775569809\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/2._Side_-_Vertical_bar.jpg?v=1775569888\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom keeps a minimalist design language. We avoided extra lines and patterns to maintain harmony. The bottom logo uses a PVD finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe USB port has been moved to the right side. It aligns with the backspace key. This makes it easier to connect multiple small PCBs with pogo-pins. It also better showcases custom coiled cables on the desk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA matrix of 149 LEDs forms the lighting system. Each LED can be turned on or off individually in VIA to create custom patterns. Due to controller memory limits, it supports saving up to 5 custom patterns and 3 built-in patterns. You can switch between them using shortcuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/4._Matrix_light.jpg?v=1775570330\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe light board and macro board use pogo pin connections. You can remove or reposition the lighting module without replacing the macro PCB. Additional lighting modules can be purchased; you can install two modules for different combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe right light bar and Caps Lock indicator now use side-facing LEDs. This solves the issue of visible LED beads at low brightness and harsh glare at high brightness. The light PCB board is connected using pogo pins, reducing installation difficulty by removing the need for FFC cables during assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SONIC170 V2 uses extended plate arms to reduce resonance. A wall-like frame design separates the plate arms from the inner cavity, reducing contact between the top and bottom shell. The brass mid-frame also helps reduce hollow sound and case resonance. The kit includes silicone gaskets in three hardness levels to match different inner setups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brass mid-frame and brass internal weight reduce internal resonance. Even without foam, the keyboard delivers a solid sound and feel. The kit includes a Poron foam pack as standard which you can mix and match freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SONIC170 V2 uses multiple pogo pins and magnetic connectors to reduce assembly difficulty. These parts come pre-installed from the factory. During assembly, you only need to connect one FFC between the main PCB and the macro board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bbc_color\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WFFrvt6_3z5B7MBcYKr8U\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayout: 10% Macro + 65%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting: Leaf-spring gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyping Angle: 7°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Height: 17.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEKH: 22.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 371 × 107.8 × 30.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Aluminum \/ Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1.6kg (kit) \/ approx. 2.1kg built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCB \u0026amp; Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Main PCB: 1.6mm hot-swap (fixed layout) or 1.6mm soldered (multi-layout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swap: Supports fixed layout and stepped Caps Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder: Supports 7U spacebar and ISO enter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacro Section: Hot-swap only for easy lighting module installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotswap PCB Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/2._PCB_Layout-Hotswap.png?v=1775569191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolder PCB Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/2._PCB_Layout-Solder.jpg?v=1775569235\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Case Colour Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Black.jpg?v=1775570844\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlueish Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Blueish_Purple.jpg?v=1775570882\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeladon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Celadon.jpg?v=1775570923\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_E_White.jpg?v=1775570966\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Grey.jpg?v=1775571009\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Ice_Blue.jpg?v=1775571046\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Lilac.jpg?v=1775571090\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Rose_Gold.jpg?v=1775571138\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/SONIC_-_Sliver.jpg?v=1775571185\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Case Colour Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame as top case colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVD Bottom Logo Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVD Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVD Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/3958\/4834\/files\/5._PVD_logo.jpg?v=1775571389\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell (6063 aluminum top and bottom \/ brass weight \/ brass mid-frame)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWired 1.6mm PCB (QMK with VIA support)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlate (color-matched aluminum; 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