Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Barebone, Frosted Black w/ Knob
Product Info
Keychron V1
The V1 is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard ready for any situation. It’s a great option to introduce you to the custom keyboard world. With its compact 75% layout, QMK/VIA support, acoustic silicone pad, and double-shot PBT keycaps, the V1 is designed for ultra typing comfort and boost productivity.
The barebone version includes:
- ABS plastic housing
- The keyboard PCB, screw-in stabs, and the steel plate
The barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.
Frosted Black Version (Translucent）
Features
All-around customizable keyboard
To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component to be easily assembled so you can customize and adjust any or every parts the way you want.
Note: The screw heads are molded into the case, so they have a very strong grip and won’t fall out.
Programmable Knob
Designed to enhance your creative workflow, its aluminum rotary encoder allows you to customize your favorite keys and macros on the knob through the VIA software with ease.
You can easily customize the V1's knob to your desired key or macro commands like zooming in/out, adjusting screen brightness, brush size, volume, selecting video clips or photos, or backlight hue.
An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard
A powerful ultra-low-power ARM architecture MCU equipped with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
Switch Layouts Between macOS & Windows
Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron V1 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.
Program V1 with QMK & VIA
With full QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob, and more.
Hot-swappable
The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB, so you can install or change the switches without soldering. The PCB supports both 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
South-facing RGB LED Lights
The south-facing RGB LED is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle with the premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps installed. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the users install OEM or Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the keyboard.
All New Screw-In PCB Stabilizers
The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less shaky. The big keys’ (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron V1 also supports third-party screw-in PCB stabilizers.
Typing Sound Test
Specifications
| Keyboard Type | 75% Custom Wired Mechanical Keyboard |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 81 + 1 Programmable Knob |
| Number of Multimedia Keys | 12 |
| Number Pad | No |
| MCU | Ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash) |
| Switch | Hot-swappable (5 pin & 3 pin)(key switches sold seperately) |
| Frame | Body Material: ABS Plastic Plate Material: Steel Mount Style: Tray Mount Design Stab: Screw-in PCB stabs |
| Keycap Material | N/A |
| Keycap Profile | N/A |
| Backlit | South-facing RGB LED |
| Backlit Types | N/A |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Interface | USB Type-C |
| Cable Type | USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable |
| Colour | Frosted Black (Translucent） |
| Dimensions | Width: 148.7 mm Length: 328.5 mm Front Height: 17.9 mm (without keycaps) Back Height: 25.8 mm (without keycaps) Feet Height: 2.4 mm Angle: 3.5° / 7.08° / 9.52° |
| Weight | N/A |
Package Contents
Keyboard
- 1 x Keyboard Kit including:
- 1 x PCB
- 1 x Steel Plate
- 1 x Sound Absorbing Foam
- 1 x Case Silicone Pad
- 4 sets x Stabilizers
Cables
- 1 x Type-C to Type-C Cable
- 1 x Type-A to Type-C Adapter
Tools
- 1 x Switch Puller
- 1 x Keycap Puller
- 1 x Screwdriver
- 1 x Hex Key
