Discover the Meletrix Zoom65 V2.5 Essential Edition Barebones Keyboard Kit

The extremely popular Zoom65 keyboard is now back with a bunch of additional features! You won't want to miss out on this beautiful board! 

What's new with V2.5? 

• New Knob: 
  • The Zoom65 V2.5 now features the same nightlight knob as the ZoomPad to provide beautiful aesthetics to your set-up. 
• New PCB: 
  • The Zoom65 V2.5 is now available with either a flex-cut or non-flex cut tri-mode PCB with daughterboard and per-key RGB.
• New Stabilizers:
• The Zoom65 V2.5 now features new WS V3.1 Stabilizers which use a soft TPU around the wire to achieve improved performance with minimal lubing. 
  
  

Zoom65 V2.5 EE At a Glance:

• Gasket-mount:
• The Zoom65 V2.5 EE uses a gasket isolation mount structure for a soft, bouncy, and pleasant typing experience that won't fatigue your fingers during extended use. Gasket mount keyboards also sound better and distribute pressure more evenly throughout the board compared to the typical off-the-rack tray mount keyboards. 
• Gasket Sleeves:
• TheZoom65 V2.5 EE features gasket sleeves made of unique supercritical foam which is able to both stabilize the plate as well as provide adequate spacing for flex. This results in a typing experience that's well-balanced and neither too stiff or soft. 
• Various Plate Materials:
• TheZoom65 V2.5 EE is highly customizable featuring numerous plate options including brass, aluminum, and FR4. Fully customize your typing experience with theZoom65 V2.5 EE. Please note, additional plates are sold separately. 
• Hot-swappable:
• TheZoom65 V2.5 EE PCB features Kailh Hot Swap sockets which allows you to easily swap your switches, no soldering required! Changing switches is a breeze, you can go from linears to tactiles in a matter of minutes, all on the same keyboard!
• Multi-layout:
• Unlike traditional keyboards, you're not stuck with just one layout on theZoom65 V2.5! Change things up every now and then with split backspace, left shift, and spacebar! You can also switch between normal and stepped caps lock or ANSI and ISO enter.
• Bluetooth PCB:
• Leave the wires behind and use yourZoom65 V2.5 with your PC / Mac / tablet / phone with ease. The PCB has a polling rate of 1000hz in wired mode. The included battery can go many weeks between charges. Customize any key in the VIA app for Windows, Mac or Linux.
• Internal Weight:
• Take yourZoom65 V2.5 EE to the next level with an internal 234g stainless steel weight, sold separately. 
• WS Stabilizer V3.1:
• The Zoom65 V2.5 EE features new stabilizers that have been under development for almost a year. They utilize soft TPU around the wires to achieve better performance even with minimal lubing. 
• Included Foam:
• TheZoom65 V2.5 EE Kit comes with an array of foams in the kit for those who like a dampened, refined sound. Many tests were done before deciding on the foam in the V2. This iteration features PORON that is lighter, but with foam pores that are denser resulting in a more concentrated and deeper sound. Feel free to experiment with different combinations, or use none of them at all!
• Included Extras:
• TheZoom65 V2.5 EE comes with almost everything you need to put together your first keyboard, including an USB-C cable, premium WS stabilizers, and carrying case. All you need are switches and keycaps of your choice to build the ultimate keyboard that's uniquely yours.

Specifications:

• Gasket mount design
• Layout: 65%
• Typing angle: 6.5° 
• Front height: 20 mm 
• Top case material: Aluminum 
  
• Bottom case material: Aluminum
• Weight material: Aluminum or SS
• Knob material: Aluminum or Brass
• Default plate: Polycarbonate
• PCB Specifications:
• Bluetooth PCB polling rate in wired mode: 1000hz
• Per-key RGB
• 1.2mm thickness with Ai03 daughterboard
• Weight:
• Essential kit with aluminum knob/ weight / glass mirror back-plate: 1.35kg
• Essential kit with brass knob / PVD SS weight / glass mirror back-plate: 1.64kg
• Essential kit with aluminum knob / weight / PVD back-plate: 1.44 kg
• Essential kit with brass knob / PVD SS weight / PVD back-plate: 1.73 kg
• Optional Internal SS weight: 0.234 kg

• Please Note: 
  • Backplates are not compatible with the SE V2.5 as the bottom case has been updated.
  • The Zoom65 V2 Soul Land collaboration keyboards use the older V2 PCB and will not function properly with the Nightlight knobs.
  • The 2.4 GHz wireless connection is not supported in the V2 PCB.
  • The V2.5 PCB is compatible with V2 Cases.
  • The dampening foams are compatible with both the V2 and V2.5.
  • The add-on Tri-Mode PCB does include the dongle.

What's in the box? 

• Aluminum top and bottom case
• Aluminum/SS external weight 
• Aluminum/Brass knob (Rotary Nighlight matching the external weight)
• Matching back-plate 
• Tri-mode Flex Cut or Non-Flex Cut Hotswap multi-layout PCB
• Polycarbonate Plate
• PORON dampener kit
  
• Switch foam
• Plate foam
• PCB foam
• Bottom case foam
• Gasket sleeves
• 2250mAh Li-ion battery
• WS V3.1 stabilizer kit 
• Coiled USB-C cable
• Silicone keyboard feet
• Screws and other installation tools and accessories 
• Storage case
  

Videos:

Configurator:

https://meletrix.github.io/zoom65v2-configurator/

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