(In Stock) QwertyKeys QK80 Keyboard Kit
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(In Stock) QwertyKeys QK80 Keyboard Kit
Kit 1
ProtoTypist Keyboards - Customer Collection
ProtoTypist Keyboards
1 Alpha Court
Bradford BD5 8FH
United Kingdom
IN STOCK - Ships within 3 working days, all sales final.
Developed in association with Swagkeys, the Qwertykeys QK80 is a welcome addition to the QK family! Following the same design principles as the rest of its kin, the QK80 has a simple but appealing design, featuring an all-CNC Aluminum case, a bouncy PCB-mount structure, an abundance of colour combinations across its ten cases and twelve weights, and a few new surprises!
The QK80‘s layout is a slight deviation from that of a standard 80%, with an F13 key and a Tsangan bottom row to give it a symmetrical appearance from the front and your choice of WK or WKL top case. The usual spread of cases and weights are available, and are joined by the new “Ice Crystal” weight, whose sparkly surface is remarkably resistant to fingerprints! A rectangular steel badge adorns the board’s underside – placed in the middle of the external weight and secured via magnet, making it particularly easy to swap out – and is available in either polished plain, or one of three laser-engraved patterns!
Internally, the QK80 uses a PCB-mount structure with two sets of gaskets included, allowing you to customize the hardness of the mounts and create your desired typing feel. Available PCBs include wired and tri-mode hotswap PCBs in a variety of configurations, with a wired solderable PCB also available for enthusiasts seeking to do a plateless build. Additionally, wired hotswap PCBs include per-key RGB lighting and are easily configurable with QMK/VIA software. Plates of the usual materials – Alu, FR4, PC, and POM – are available, and each material features different flex cuts to provide a softer typing experience.
Finally, like the QK75 before it, the QK80 features an optional bundle that includes a full set of 90 SWK Latte switches and a set of keycaps that compliment the colour of your chosen case!
Kits Available:
Kit | Top Case | Weight | Badge | PCB | Plate |
1 | WKL Navy | Sandblasted Chroma | Paisley Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | PC |
2 | WK Black | Sandblasted Golden | Paisley Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | POM |
3 | WK Black | Sandblasted Chroma | Paisley Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | POM |
4 | WK Black | Sandblasted Golden | Paisley Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | POM |
5 | WK Navy | Sandblasted Chroma | Cogwheel Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | POM |
6 | WK Navy | Polished Chroma | Cogwheel Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | POM |
7 | WK Navy | Polished Dusk | Cogwheel Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ANSI PCB | POM |
8 | WK Grey | Silver Ice Crystal | Cogwheel Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ANSI PCB | POM |
9 | WK Green | Polished Dusk | Paisley Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | POM |
10 | WK White | Sandblasted Golden | Circuit Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ANSI PCB | POM |
11 | WK Milky White | Polished Dusk | Circuit Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | POM |
12 | WKL Navy Bundle | Black Ice Crystal | Circuit Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | ALU |
13 | WK Black Bundle | Black Ice Crystal | Circuit Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | ALU |
14 | WK Black Bundle | Polished Black | Cogwheel Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | ALU |
15 | WK White Bundle | Polished Chroma | Cogwheel Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | ALU |
16 | WK Milky White Bundle | Sandblasted Black | Cogwheel Badge | Wired Non-Flex Cut PCB | FR4 |
17 | WK Silver Bundle | Polished Silver | Circuit Badge | Wired Non-Flex Cut PCB | FR4 |
18 | WK Navy Bundle | Sandblasted Chroma | Cogwheel Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | FR4 |
19 | WK Navy Bundle | Sandblasted Golden | Paisley Badge | Tri-mode Hotswap ISO PCB | FR4 |
Weight and Dimensions
- Keyboard Weight: Approx. 2.2kg (4.8lbs) built
- Width: 356.6mm
- Depth: 135.6mm
- Height: 35.5mm
- Front Height: 17mm
General Information
- Case Material: 6063 Aluminium
- Layout: WK/WKL 80%
- Typing Angle: 7.5°
- Mounting Style: PCB-Mount
- Plate: Alu | FR4 | PC | POM
- PCB: Solder | Hotswap | Tri-mode
Whats Included
- QK80 keyboard case
- Steel Weight (Sandblast PVD | Mirror PVD | Ice Crystal)
- PCB (Solder | Hotswap | Tri-mode)
- Plate (Alu | FR4 | PC | POM)
- Steel Badge (Plain | Circuit | Paisley | Cogwheel)
- Type-C daughterboard w/JST cable
- 5pc. foam kit
- Gaskets, screws, and feet
- Bonuses
- QK carrying case
- QK USB-C cable
- 80% Owlstabs V2
- Screwdriver
- Build guide & Discord QR card
- Battery housing foam (wired PCB only)
- Keycap puller
- Switch puller
Switch Information
- Manufacturer: SWK
- Type: Linear
- Housing Material: POK top, Nylon blend bottom
- Stem Material: POM, extra-long
- Spring: 20mm, 45g actuation, 58g bottom-out
- Factory Lubed: Yes
- Pins: 5-pin/PCB-mount
Due to the nature of the PVD coat, there may be minor, unavoidable dust points/micro scratches on the mirror finish of the PVD weight. The small dust points/micro scratches are only visible at just the right angle of the lighting.
Chroma PVD Mirror Stainless steel weight has random nature. Each weight may have some slight differences.
CNC marks and imperfections inside the keyboard case or dents on the subject are not visible when the keyboard is fully built. These are normal and within our quality acceptance.
On all other surfaces and edges, blemishes under 1mm are approved.
Gifts will not ship out replacements or issue a partial refund.