Keychron Q5 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Full Aluminum Barebone Version, Hot-Swappable 96% Layout, Double-Gasket DIY Kit, QMK/VIA Programmable Macro Compatible with Mac Windows Linux - Blue

Color: Blue

Features

• Keychron Q5 Barebone version (without switches and keycaps): A fully customizable mechanical keyboard with the 1800 compact layout, full aluminum CNC machined body, double-gasket design, and QMK/VIA support, the Q5 is designed every component easily assembled, you can customize and adjust each component including keycaps, switches, gasket, plate, and case foam if you want.
• With full QMK and VIA support: You can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more.
• Hot-swappable: The hot-swappable sockets are compatible with almost all the MX style 3pin and 5pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.). , you can hot-swap the Q5 Barebone version without soldering. The big keys (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth with the new screw-In PCB stabilizers.
• Double-Gasket Design: Allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound. We added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the sound resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals.
• South-facing RGB LED Lights: Designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typists angle and also free from interference when the users install OEM or Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the keyboard. Note: Users need to buy switches and keycaps separately in order to type with the Q5 Barebone version.

Description

Keychron Q5 96% Layout QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Version A fully customizable mechanical keyboard (without switches and keycaps) with QMK/VIA support. Anyone can intuitively master any keyboard keys or macro commands through VIA software. The Q5 is designed to be able to assemble easily, so you can customize it the way you want. With full aluminum frame, a 1800 compact layout, double-gasket design, excellent compatibility with macOS, Windows, Linux, hot-swappable functionality, PCB screw-in stabilizer, and south-facing RGB, the Q5 is crafted for personalized premium typing comfort. Note: Users need to buy switches and keycaps separately in order to type with the Q5 Barebone version. Master Any Keys or Macros with QMK/VIA Compatibility with macOS, Windows and Linux Simply connect the Q5 to your device with a cable, import the Q5 keymap JSON file into the VIA software, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on macOS, Windows, or Linux operating systems and save two different layouts on the keyboard, e.g.: create a macro command of a screenshot on macOS. Check our user guide or user manual for more instructions. A brand new ultra-low-power Arm structure MCU which is powerful, and armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. All-Around Customizable Keyboard To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component easily assembled. Therefore, you can customize and adjust each component including keycaps, switches, gasket, plate, and case foam if you want. Hot-Swappable Socket The PCB socket of Q5 is compatible with almost all the MX style 3pin and 5pin mechanical switches on the market(including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. Double-Gasket Design Allows the Q5 keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound. We added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases besides gaskets on the plates to significantly reduce the sound resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals. Screw-In PCB Stabilizers The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less shaky. The big keys’ (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Q5 also supports third-party stabilizers, including Cherry or Durock. South-facing RGB LED Lights Designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle. Read more

Package Dimensions: 15 x 5 x 1.3 inches

Item Weight: 2 pounds

Manufacturer: Keychron

Date First Available: November 25, 2021