[Group-Buy] Phidias 1800 - Barebones Keyboard Kit

Please note, this item is excluded from free shipping.

Design Inspiration

Phidias is a compact 1800 keyboard designed after the Phi Number, also known as the Golden Ratio. This mathematical constant, often encountered in nature, architecture, and art, represents perfect harmony and proportion. Just as the Phi Number can be found in the spirals of shells, the branching of trees, and the proportions of famous structures, the Phidias keyboard brings a sense of balance and aesthetic perfection to your workspace.

Each element of the Phidias 1800 is meticulously crafted to reflect the elegance and precision of the Golden Ratio. From the seamless case design to the harmonious color options, this keyboard is not just a tool, but a piece of art that complements any environment. Whether you are a writer, a programmer, or a designer, the Phidias keyboard transforms your typing experience into a symphony of beauty and function, inspired by the timeless principles of nature's most perfect proportion.

Specifications: 

• 7.5° typing angle
  
• Tadpole aluminum plate & Polycarbonate pin mount plate
  
• Front height ≈18mm
  
• Capslock and NumLock indicator LEDs
  
• Centered USB-C Unified C4 Daughterboard
  
• Multi-Layout options
  
• Solder PCB configurable with VIA
  
• Widened JST channel for easier assembly
  
• The top face on the blocker on both Stainless Steel versions is polished
  
• The tadpole mount plate is compatible with GeonWork's tadpoles
  
• 2.5M bottom-top screws
  
• 2M for daughterboard and weights screws
• Designed by brunosan

Colorways: 

• Clear:
  • Sandblasted Polycarbonate top
    
  • Silver aluminum anodized bottom
    
  • Sandblasted stainless steel weights
    
  • Sandblasted stainless steel blocker with the top face polished
    
  • Silver aluminum anodized plate (only if tadpole mount plate is chosen) or PC pin mount plate
    
  • Grey feet
• Cream:
  • Powder coat cream top
  • Pantone 7532C aluminum anodized bottom
  • Sandblasted copper weights
  • Sandblasted copper blocker
  • Pantone 7532C aluminum anodized plate (only if tadpole mount plate is chosen) or PC pin mount plate
  • Black feet
• Black:
  • Black anodized aluminum top
  • Graphite aluminum anodized bottom
  • Sandblasted stainless steel weights
  • Sandblasted stainless steel blocker with the top face polished
  • Graphite aluminum anodized plate (only if tadpole mount plate is chosen) or PC pin mount plate
  • Black feet

Video:

Kit Contents: 

• Keyboard case (Materials and finishes depend on the configuration chosen)
  
• PCB
  
• Daughterboard
  
• JST cable
  
• Carrying case
  
• Plate (Material depends on the configuration chosen)
  
• Custom microfiber towel
  
• Feets (Color depends on the configuration chosen)
  
• 3 sets of Tadpoles of different hardness: 50a, 70a, and 90a. (Only if you choose tadpole mount plate)
  

Assembly Guide.

Extras Available: 

• Phidias 1800 PCB
• Custom Daughterboard + JST cable
• Polycarbonate plate pin mount
• Aluminum plate w/ tadpoles

Timeline:

• Group-buy start date: August 1st, 2024
• Group-buy end date: August 31st, 2024
• Estimated shipping date: Q4 2024 -Q1 2025

International Vendors:

• United States: You're here!
• Canada: DeskHero
• Europe: KeyGem
• United Kingdom: Prototypist
• Southeast Asia: Ilumkb
• China: Zfrontier
• Oceania: KeebzNcables