CNC-milled top and bottom case for a solid, premium feel. Meticulously finished with electrophoretic coatings that last. A front row height of just 11.5mm and a typing angle of 3.5° making for a smooth typing experience.
Make It Yours
Choose between different colors for the top and bottom case, and the bottom plate, for a combination that fits you and your setup.
Unique look thanks to the fully programmable 35-segment triangular LED display serving both form and function.
Proven Layout
Inspired by the proven HHKB layout. Adjusted for best compatibility with pre-existing aftermarket low-profile keycaps.
Choice between regular and split backspace for your typing preference.
Specs
KEYS
60 / 61
CONNECTIVITY
USB-C / BLE 5.4 / 2.4GHz Dongle *
BATTERY
2000mAh
HOT-SWAP
Yes
SWITCH TYPE
Gateron KS-27/KS-33
RGB DISPLAY
Yes
UNDER-KEY RGB
No
FIRMWARE
ZMK
DIMENSIONS
296.0 x 128.3 x 18.3 mm
WEIGHT
750g
MATERIALS
Top – Aluminium Bottom – PC Bottom Plate – Steel / Brass
Switches and keycaps not included.
* 2.4GHz dongle is a stretch goal.
When?
Late Q4 2024 / Early Q1 2025
Note that the exact timeframe is still flexible and could move depending on interest and other factors. Sign up for notifications to not miss it, and maybe an early bird discount.
Orders should take about 3 months to fulfil. The exact timing will be confirmed when the group-buy starts.
The pricing is still speculative, at an estimated $300-$350 excl. tax. This is using fairly conservative numbers and could be lowered with significant demand. Please fill in the IC form to help us get the most accurate estimate before it goes on sale.
What’s included in the kit?
The kit includes the following:
Top and bottom case (incl. the bottom plate)
Hot-swap PCB and daughterboard
Low-profile stabilizers
Plate foam
Light-blocking foams to prevent leakage around the LED’s
Screws
An extra set of silicone feet
With enough indicated interest, there will be a possibility of purchasing switches alongside your keyboard.
Will the keyboard come pre-assembled?
Yes, the keyboard will come pre-assembled. You’ll only have to pop-in your switches and keycaps.
What is the expected battery life?
The absolute minimum is 40 hours, with all LEDs on at maximum brightness. In reality, you should expect to get about 80-120 hours when using the LED display, and 3-6 months with the display off.
Will I be able to swap out different bottom plates?
Unfortunately, no. Due to the space constraints inside the keyboard, it’s not possible to add screws or magnets in this area and the plate has to be fixed to the bottom case permanently.
What are the supported mounting options?
There’s just one, the plate is integrated into the top case. It makes for a firm experience, but also helps the entire keyboard feel more solid. And with how thin it is, there’s no room for flex at all without interfering with the bottom case or worse, the battery.
What’s needed for the 2.4GHz dongle to happen?
The main hurdle is with the dongle device itself – to find a pre-certified one that is still compact, works well together with the keyboard, and can be easily updated with new firmware in the future.
Regardless of the above, firmware support for 2.4GHz will be provided from day one. For use with DYI dongle solutions like the Nordic nRF52840-Dongle or Xiao.
Is it open-source?
Yes. On the firmware side, it’s using ZMK which is already publicly available and continues to get more traction in the custom keyboard community.
The PCB source files will be published after the group-buy is finished.
Will there ever be other layout options?
Onigiri was created with the HHKB(-ish) layout in mind and there are currently no plans for alternatives.
If you like the design of it and wish it was available either as a traditional 60% or a different layout, please still consider filling in the first page of the IC form, and it will be considered in any future iterations.
