(Group Buy) Sonoma 65 Keyboard Kit

Expected Shipping time: est Q1 2027 Sonoma introduces a distinctive take on custom mechanical keyboards by blending circular elements into a predominantly rectangular landscape — a minimalist, symmetrical aesthetic carried through the entire board. The name "Sonoma" is rooted in a Native American term for "valley of the moon." That celestial inspiration shapes the design: gentle curves, multiple optimal viewing angles, and a harmonious balance of elegance and functionality. Lead Designer: Beni Klein Addons Available Here Features: Layout: 65% Four colourways — Flux, Sterling, Lunar, Blood Moon Two mounting systems in one case — gummy O-ring mount and a proprietary gasket mount (plate or PCB) Hotswap and solder PCBs, QMK/VIA support Includes branded carrying case Specifications: Layout: WK 65% Dimensions: 115.82 mm × 339.61 mm (top) / 325.87 mm (bottom) Typing Angle: 6.85° Front Height: 20.89mm Case Options: Anodised Aluminium (6063) & Polycarbonate (Frosted) Weight Options: Stainless Steel (Polished / Coated / Black PVD) & Copper (Coated) Plate Options: ALU or CF Mounting: Gummy O-ring mount or proprietary gasket mount (plate / PCB) Gasket Durometers: 50a & 80a O-ring: 50A silicone, AS568-263 PCB: 1.6mm USB-C, Hotswap or Solder, QMK/VIA Colourways: Colourway Case Badge / Accent / Weight Flux Polycarbonate (Frosted) Copper (Sandblasted / Coated) Sterling Silver Anodised Aluminium Stainless Steel (Sandblasted / Coated) Lunar Cream Coated Aluminium Copper (Sandblasted / Coated) Blood Moon Red Anodised Aluminium Black Ano Badge / Black PVD Stainless Steel Detail: The rear accent locks via neodymium magnets — satisfying to install, impossible to misalign. Tested to zero rattle; tight tolerances hold acoustic isolation intact. Internal buffering absorbs metal-on-metal contact so swaps don't add wear. Change colorways without lifting a screwdriver. The gasket-mounted plate-on-PCB sandwich isn't decorative — it's tuned. Press a key and the entire assembly absorbs into the silicone gaskets, returning energy back into the typist's hand. Three Ways to Mount Three mounts in every box — O-ring, gasket-mounted plate assembly, or gaskets on a bare PCB. The same gasket set fits both the plate sandwich and the bare board, so the feel is yours to dial in. Rare flexibility for a unibody. O-Ring Mount: A single silicone O-ring suspends the plate off the case. The softest, bounciest mount. Plate Mount: Gaskets cushion a plate-and-PCB sandwich. Balanced flex with structure underfoot. PCB Mount: Gaskets straight onto a plateless PCB. Maximum flex — direct, soft, and lightweight. Tuning: Silicone gasket sets in 50A (orange) and 80A (black) ship in every box. Soft cushion or firm direct — swap them like guitar strings to tune the typing feel. In the Box: Sonoma Chassis inc Weight, rear Accent & Badge Plate - ALU or CF Silicone Gaskets - 50A Orange + 80A Black (2 sets) Silicone Feet - Black or Light Grey PCB - Hotswap or Solder Daughterboard Poron Force Breaks Assembly Screws Vendors: USA: Wired In Asia: Pantheonkeys UK: Prototypist EU: Monacokeys CA: Keybay Oceania: KeenzNCables