[Pre-Order] Meletrix Zoom98 - Barebones Keyboard Kit

The extremely popular Zoom series is back! This time featuring a 98% layout and more customizations than ever! You won't want to miss out on this amazing board!

View more photos of the Zoom98 Collection here!

Zoom98 at a Glance:

• Modular 2u Blocker:
  
• The Zoom98 features a swappable 2U module for you to further customize the board to your specifications. This module could be replaced with a color LCD, knobs, two-keys, and badges. Experience your Zoom98 your way! The knobs are also compatible with the Zoom65/75/Pad series. 
  
• Gasket-mount:
• The Zoom98 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. 
• Tri-mode PCB with Per-key RGB: 
  • The Zoom98 is available with either a Tri-mode flex-cut or Tri-mode non-flex cut PCB with daughterboard and per-key RGB! Use your Zoom98 with your PC, laptop, tablet or even your phone - all without any wires thanks to Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz support. You can also use the keyboard in wired mode if that's what you prefer!
• Hot-swappable:
• The Zoom98 PCB features 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!
• WS Stabilizer V3.1:
• The Zoom98 features new stabilizers with a 9+1 configuration, 9x2U+1x 6.25U, and supports splitting. This new version of the stabilizers follows the original Zoom98 silicone stabilizers, and is changed from the original pure black to glitter black. Additionally, they're lightly factory-lubed and ready to go from the box. 
• Multi-layout:
• Unlike traditional keyboards, you're not stuck with just one layout on the Zoom98! Change things up every now and then with split 6.25U spacebar, backspace, left/right shift! You can also switch between normal and stepped caps lock or ANSI and ISO enter.
• Included Foam:
• The Zoom98 comes with an array of foams in the kit for those who like a dampened, refined sound. PCB and Bottom Case are made of lighter PORON material with dense foam pores. To reduce resonance, many tests were done on the foaming material this time. Every minor detail matters a lot, with the current poron, the sound is more concentrated and is deeper than with normal dampeners.

Specifications:

• Gasket mount design
• Layout: 98%
• Typing angle: 7.7° 
• Front height: 22 mm 
• Top case material: Aluminum 
  
• Essential Editions: Electrostatic coated
• Special Editions: Anodized, and E-White
• Bottom case material: Aluminum
• Essential Editions: Electrostatic coated
• Special Editions: Anodized, and E-White
• Weight material: Aluminum or SS
• Default plate: Polycarbonate
• PCB Specifications:
  • 1.2mm thickness with Ai03 daughterboard
  • PCB options:
  • Tri-mode Flex Cut Hotswap RGB PCB
  • Tri-mode Non-Flex Cut Hotswap RGB PCB
  • Wired Non-flex Cut Hotswap PCB
  • Tri-Mode:
  • Per-key RGB
  • Bluetooth PCB polling rate: 125hz
  • 2.4GHz polling rate: 1000hz
  • Wired polling rate: 1000hz
  • VIA compatible
  • Wired: 
  • Wired connection only
  • QMK/Via compatible
  • Connection methods: 
  • Tri-mode: Wired/Bluetooth/2.4G
  • Wired: Wired only
  • VIA/QMK Support: 
  • Tri-mode PCB: Supports VIA
  • Wired PCB: Supports QMK/VIA
  • Supported layout: Split spacebars, back space, stepped caps Lock, left shift, right shift, ISO & ANSI enter
• Weight: 
• EE/SE with Alu weight: 2.9kg
  
• EE with SS weight: 3.3kg
  
• SE with SS weight: 3.41kg
  
• Internal SS weight (optional addon): .471kg
• Dimensions: 323.62 x 148.57 x 42.05 (mm)
  

What's in the box? 

• Aluminum top & bottom case
• External weight - choice of Aluminum or PVD SS
• PCB - Choice of Tri-Mode with flex cuts, Tri-Mode without flex cuts, and Wired
• 2.4G USB Receiver (Tri-Mode PCB Only)
• Module - Tri-Mode PCB comes with LCD, Wired comes with Two-Key.
• Daughterboard and JST Cable
• Ribbon Cables (2)
• Poron dampener kit
• PC Plate
• WS 3.1 Stabilizers (9x2u + 1x 6.25u)
• Li-ion Battery (2) - 2250 mAh (Tri-Mode Only)
• Coiled USB-C Cable
• Silicone Feet
• Screws and installation hardware

 Please note:

• The Tri-mode version defaults with the screen module. The 2-keys module, badge module, and knob module needs to be purchased separately.
• The wired version defaults with the 2-keys module. The badge module and knob module need to be purchased separately (the screen module is not supported).
• The wired PCB is non-flex cut, does not support the screen module, and has no RGB, but supports side ambient lights.
• Compatibility:
  • The knob is compatible with ZOOM65/75/PAD series.
  • All module bases are not compatible with ZOOM75.
  • The lens is compatible with the ZOOM75 series, but the screen PCB is not compatible.
  • Badges are compatible with the ZOOM75 series.
• The board will utilize the telescope logo, not the dot RGB logo.
• NightLight Knobs can be installed on other Zoom98 but will not display the RGB effect
• Each kit has a default module (Tri-mode: LCD screen or Wired: Two-keys). In addition, please add the corresponding module base to your shopping cart if you want to purchase other accessories for customization. 

Videos:

Configurator:

https://meletrix.com/collections/zoom98-configurator

Timeline:

• Pre-order start date: March 6^th, 2023
• Pre-order end date: When allocated inventory sells out
• Estimated shipping date: Q2 2024 

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