Mechanical keyboard kit that serves both aesthetic beauty and function while incorporating a slider and knob. The case design is inspired by the Porsche Cayman, which is a perfect representation of a timeless masterpiece.
Type
Top Housing
Bottom Housing
Stabilizer Housing
Stem
Mounting Pins
Spring
Pre-Lubed
Total Travel
Front Height
19.2 mm
Typing Angle
6.5 degrees
Dimensions
357 x 117 x 31 mm
Mount
Gasket Sock PCB Mount
Weight
Brass, sandblasted CC
Manufacturer
Dimensions
Stitched Edges
Material
Mount
Print
Profile
Designed by
Keebfront
Additional Info
The Vanguard65 (VG65), is a keyboard kit that serves both aesthetic beauty and function while incorporating a slider and knob. The case design is inspired by the Porsche Cayman, which is a perfect representation of a timeless masterpiece.
IMPORTANT: If you are going to purchase extras, you must have bundled with the VG65 kit. Visit the Extra parts page and add items to the cart.
Layers Shift: Switch between keyboard layers programmed in VIA.
MIDI Controller: Open up a new landscape for creativity and production to compatible software such as OBS, Twitch, Adobe Illustrator, Lightroom, Blender, and more.
RGB Brightness Control: Set the brightness levels of the case underglow.
Volume Control: Command your system volume with MIDI companion programs
You can run PLATELESS or use the POLYCARBONATE plate included in the kit. Additional plate materials are available for purchase in the Extra parts page.
Case Materials
Top
Aluminum 6063
Bottom
Polycarbonate White Frosted
Black Aluminum 6063
PCB
Custom designed hotswap with underglow
ANSI/ISO hotswap support
QMK/VIA compatible
Split backspace support
Kailh hotswap sockets
Universal USB-C daughterboard
1.2mm
Kit Contents
Top and Bottom Case
Brass Weight
Hotswap PCB
Polycarbonate Plate
Foam Dampening Kit (Case and Plate Foam)
Gasket Socks
Screws
Daughterboard
Case Feet
Rotary Encoder
Rotary Knob
Fader Encoder
Fader Handle
QR Code to build guide
NOTES: IF BUYING PURPLE CASE
Purple color cases in final manufacturing came out to be a darker royal purple. If you purchase, please note that you agree to this final look.
Note: This is a pre-order item, meaning you are placing an order prior to availability. There are no refunds or cancellations on these orders. Please do NOT combine group buy items with in-stock items as your order will be processed but won't be fulfilled till the current item is ready to ship. By purchasing this item, you agree that you understand everything mentioned above including its' mentioned wait period.
DISCLAIMER: Some photos in the gallery are renders and colors may not be accurate or are subject to change in final production.
Product Updates
May 24: Group buy is live.
Jun 24: Group buy closed.
Jul 21: Supplier payments have been finalized. Materials are being purchased to start production.
Jul 28: Approved for production and in queue.
Aug 2: In production - CNC
Oct 31: There was a month of delays because of a flood where the factory is.
Dec 5: In production - Anodization.
Mar 3: Assembling units
Apr 19: Batch #1 has arrived to Keebfront HQ. Fulfillment to customers has started.
May 25: Batch #2 completed. Coordinating with each region vendor for logistics/shipping.
Aug 12: En route to Keebfront by sea freight. Estimated 30-40 days to arrive.
Sept. 5: Inventory arrived.
Sept. 10: Fulfilling pre-orders.
Oct. 3: Extras will be releasing soon. Join the newsletter.
Oct. 7: Extras available now!
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