KBD8X MKIII

🌞Always In-stock
$89.00
SKU: 8x028
by KBDfans

Specifications

Dual Mounting System: Top Mount/Silicone Gasket

Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating)

Layout: WKL/WK

Weight bar: Stainless Steel/Copper/Brass

PCB: 1.2 mm hot-swap (ANSI/ISO)/1.6 mm solder PCB,
Non-flex cut, NKRO, USB-C interface, QMK/VIAL supported,
includes Caps Lock key/Scroll Lock key RGB LED indicator

Plate: Polycarbonate (non-flex cut)/FR4/Aluminum/Carbon fiber

Typing angle: 7 degree

Dimension: 358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm (rubber feet height around 1.9 mm)

Weight: Around 2.7Kg (built with keycaps, stainless steel weight bar)

Price: 199~279 USD

Packing List

The case kit only includes below items:

Case x1

Carrying case x1

Silicone socks x1 set

Screwdriver (T6+T8 bit) x1

Screws x1 set

Rubber feet x1 set

Acrylic ambient light module (already installed) x1

The following accessories should be purchased separately and added to the cart with the case kit together:

PCB + Foam kit x1
(PCB x1, PCB foam x1, Switch Pad x1, Bottom foam x2, Force break tape x1)

Plate x1

Weight bar x1

Specifications

Dual Mounting System: Top Mount/Silicone Gasket

Case material: Aluminum (anodized/e-coating)

Layout: WKL/WK

Weight bar: Stainless Steel/Copper/Brass

PCB: 1.2 mm hot-swap (ANSI/ISO)/1.6 mm solder PCB,
Non-flex cut, NKRO, USB-C interface, QMK/VIAL supported,
includes Caps Lock key/Scroll Lock key RGB LED indicator

Plate: Polycarbonate (non-flex cut)/FR4/Aluminum/Carbon fiber

Typing angle: 7 degree

Dimension: 358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm (rubber feet height around 1.9 mm)

Weight: Around 2.7Kg (built with keycaps, stainless steel weight bar)

Price: 199~279 USD

Packing List

The case kit only includes below items:

Case x1

Carrying case x1

Silicone socks x1 set

Screwdriver (T6+T8 bit) x1

Screws x1 set

Rubber feet x1 set

Acrylic ambient light module (already installed) x1

The following accessories should be purchased separately and added to the cart with the case kit together:

PCB + Foam kit x1
(PCB x1, PCB foam x1, Switch Pad x1, Bottom foam x2, Force break tape x1)

Plate x1

Weight bar x1

Release Date: 2023-10-23

Status: In production

In-stock: The quantity is limited to 500 kits, five colors (Anodized Black, Anodized Silver, Anodized Gray, E-coating flash White, Anodized burgundy) are available which will be shipped within one week after placing the order. (In-stock quantity was sold already)

Pre-order: There is no limit to the quantity, and you can choose any color. It is expected to be shipped within three months after placing the order.

Estimated shipping date: Pre-sale orders are expected in January 2024

Update

  • The pre-order will ship around April 5th (2024-03-28)
  • The pre order colors will arrive around Mar 2024 (2024-2-21)
  • The pre order colors will arrive around April 5th (2024-2-5)
  • KBD8X Pre order will finished shipping around January 8th.(2023-12-27)
  • KBD8X Pre order will be gradually shipped out this week. The factory is scheduled to complete deliveries by the 25th of this month, ensuring all shipments are dispatched before New Year's Day.(2023-12-19)
  • Case: 900 units finished producing, the reset are doing surface treatment
    Plate: Completed production

    Weight bar: 450 Stainless steel weight bars have completed production, 180 brass weight bars completed production, the other weight bars are still in production (2023-12-12)
  • Case: 117 units finished QC
    Plate: 520 pcs finished QC

    Weight bar: 74 Stainless steel weight bars finished QC (2023-12-07)
  • Case: 600 units finished producing, the reset are doing surface treatment
    Plate: Completed production

    Weight bar: 320 Stainless steel weight bars have completed production, the other weight bars are still in production (2023-12-04)
  • Case: Undergoing surface treatment
    Plate: Aluminum plate has completed production, the other plates are still in production

    Weight bar: 250 Stainless steel weight bars have completed production, the other weight bars are still in production (2023-11-22)
  • PCB: The production of solder PCB is expected to be done before Dec
    Case: CNC process done, will start surface treatment. The rest qtys are still in production
    Coating: 400 units are in coating process right now.
    Weight bar: In production(2023-11-09)

Release Date: 2023-10-23

Status: In production

In-stock: The quantity is limited to 500 kits, five colors (Anodized Black, Anodized Silver, Anodized Gray, E-coating flash White, Anodized burgundy) are available which will be shipped within one week after placing the order. (In-stock quantity was sold already)

Pre-order: There is no limit to the quantity, and you can choose any color. It is expected to be shipped within three months after placing the order.

Estimated shipping date: Pre-sale orders are expected in January 2024

Update

  • The pre-order will ship around April 5th (2024-03-28)
  • The pre order colors will arrive around April 5th (2024-2-5)
  • KBD8X Pre order will be gradually shipped out this week. The factory is scheduled to complete deliveries by the 25th of this month, ensuring all shipments are dispatched before New Year's Day.(2023-12-19)
  • Case: 900 units finished producing, the reset are doing surface treatment
    Plate: Completed production

    Weight bar: 450 Stainless steel weight bars have completed production, 180 brass weight bars completed production, the other weight bars are still in production (2023-12-12)
  • Case: 117 units finished QC
    Plate: 520 pcs finished QC

    Weight bar: 74 Stainless steel weight bars finished QC (2023-12-07)
  • Case: 600 units finished producing, the reset are doing surface treatment
    Plate: Completed production

    Weight bar: 320 Stainless steel weight bars have completed production, the other weight bars are still in production (2023-12-04)
  • Case: Undergoing surface treatment
    Plate: Aluminum plate has completed production, the other plates are still in production

    Weight bar: 250 Stainless steel weight bars have completed production, the other weight bars are still in production (2023-11-22)
  • PCB: The production of solder PCB is expected to be done before Dec
    Case: CNC process done, will start surface treatment. The rest qtys are still in production
    Coating: 400 units are in coating process right now.
    Weight bar: In production(2023-11-09)

Videos

Videos

Actual Case Colors

Actual Case Colors

Anodised gray

Anodised burgundy

Anodised navy

Anodised black

Anodised pine green

Anodised mocha

Anodised violent violet

Anodised silver

Anodised plum

E-coating baby blue

E-coating sunflower

E-coating flash white

※ E-coating milky white

E-coating sesame gray

E-coating lilac

E-coating cute

※ E-coating denim blue

E-coating avocado

" ※ " indicates that the color contains silver glitter.

Key Features

  • Continued classic minimalist case design
  • Wider bottom weight bar with 3 options
  • Re-designed PCB with 3 options with an RGB indicator
  • 4 plate materials to suit different bouncy requirements
  • Multiple color options are available to meet various aesthetic preferences
  • Anodized cases come with a highly smooth surface finish
  • E-coating cases adopt advanced electrostatic adsorption coating technology,
    which allows brighter colors to appear successfully

Key Features

  • Continued classic minimalist case design
  • Wider bottom weight bar with 3 options 
  • Re-designed PCB with 3 options with an RGB indicator 
  • 4 plate materials to suit different bouncy requirements
  • Multiple color options are available to meet various aesthetic preferences 
  • Anodized cases come with a highly smooth surface finish 
  • E-coating cases adopt advanced electrostatic adsorption coating technology,  
    which allows brighter colors to appear successfully

Mount System

Top mount

Among all mechanical keyboard mounting structures, Top mount has remained one of the tried and trusted mounting designs that many enthusiasts favour due to its consistent feeling and balance between relief and rigidity and now the KBD8X MKIII Keyboard comes with 9 mounting points.

Silicone Gasket

By adding 18 pcs silicone sockets where the plate is clamped, an element of cushioned dampening is added to this mounting style. This will provide a good balance between stiffness and crisp typing feel, and won't feel as fatiguing when typing for long periods of time.

Exploded View

Based on the original foam kit, we added an extra piece of bottom foam to further reduce the gap at the bottom of the keyboard. Please place the foams to customize the sound according to your preference.
And different versions are used for solder and hot-swap PCB.

Mount System

Top mount

Among all mechanical keyboard mounting structures, Top mount has remained one of the tried and trusted mounting designs that many enthusiasts favour due to its consistent feeling and balance between relief and rigidity and now the KBD8X MKIII Keyboard comes with 9 mounting points.

Silicone Gasket

By adding 18 pcs silicone sockets where the plate is clamped, an element of cushioned dampening is added to this mounting style. This will provide a good balance between stiffness and crisp typing feel, and won't feel as fatiguing when typing for long periods of time.

Exploded View

Based on the original foam kit, we added an extra piece of bottom foam to further reduce the gap at the bottom of the keyboard.
Please place the foams to customize the sound according to your preference.
And different versions are used for solder and hot-swap PCB.

Weight Bar

Three available weight bars with KBD8X MKIII logo designed by Biip

Copper

Matte Brass
Nano-coating
KBD8X MKIII logo
Around 1.48 kg

Stainless steel

Raw finish
KBD8X MKIII logo
304 stainless steel
Crescent machine marks
Around 1.3 kg

Brass

Matte Brass
Nano-coating
KBD8X MKIII logo
Around 1.35kg

Weight Bar

Three available weight bars with KBD8X MKIII logo designed by Biip

Copper

Matte Brass
Nano-coating
KBD8X MKIII logo
Around 1.48 kg

Stainless steel

Raw finish
KBD8X MKIII logo
304 stainless steel
Crescent machine marks
Around 1.3 kg

Brass

Matte Brass
Nano-coating
KBD8X MKIII logo
Around 1.35kg

PCB Design

Hot-swap/Solder

3 PCB versions

Non-flex cut

USB-C interface

1.2/1.6 mm

Thickness

RGB indicator

QMK/VIAL supported

Hot-swap ANSI PCB

Hot-swap ISO PCB

Solder PCB

Protection

All keys are controlled by 16 shift registers and diodes are removed from the main PCB to effectively avoid circuit issues.
In addition, the main control chip is placed on the daughter board. If the chip fails,
only the daughter board needs to be replaced.

PCB Design

Hot-swap/Solder

3 PCB versions

Non-flex cut

USB-C interface

1.2/1.6 mm

Thickness

RGB indicator

QMK/VIAL supported

Hot-swap ANSI PCB

Hot-swap ISO PCB

Solder PCB

Protection

All keys are controlled by 16 shift registers and diodes are removed from the main PCB to effectively avoid circuit issues.
In addition, the main control chip is placed on the daughter board. If the chip fails,
only the daughter board needs to be replaced.

Plate

Material

PC/FR4/Alu/Carbon Fiber

Feature

Polycarbonate non-flex cut
FR4/Alu/Carbon fiber with flex cut

Bouncy

PC>FR4>Carbon Fiber>Alu

Plate

Material

PC/FR4/Alu/Carbon Fiber

Feature

Polycarbonate non-flex cut
FR4/Alu/Carbon fiber with flex cut

Bouncy

PC>FR4>Carbon Fiber>Alu

Layout

Stepped Caps Lock, Split Backspace, Split Lshift and Rshift, ISO Enter, 7u/6.25u spacebar in the bottom row


Moreover, the Caps Lock key and Scroll Lock key each supports LED indicator,
most PBTfans keycaps can be compatible with it.

Case Details

Typing angle

7 degree

Dimension

358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm
(rubber feet height around 1.9 mm)

Front height

17.5 mm

Keyboard weight

2.7kg (build with keycaps,
stainless steel weight bar)

Layout

Stepped Caps Lock, Split Backspace, Split Lshift and Rshift, ISO Enter, 7u/6.25u spacebar in the bottom row

Moreover, the Caps Lock key and Scroll Lock key each supports LED indicator,
most PBTfans keycaps can be compatible with it.

Case Details

Typing angle

7 degree

Dimension

358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm
(rubber feet height around 1.9 mm)

Front height

17.5 mm

Keyboard weight

2.7kg (build with keycaps,
stainless steel weight bar)

Case Details

Typing angle

7 degree

Dimension

358 x 139 x 32.5 x 17.5 mm
(rubber feet height around 1.9 mm)

Front height

17.5 mm

Keyboard weight

2.7kg (build with keycaps,
stainless steel weight bar)

Actual Pictures

Actual Pictures