[Group-Buy] Meletrix Zoom98 - Barebones Keyboard Kit

<p><strong>Save on a complete build by bundling your Zoom98! </strong><br></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://dangkeebs.com/products/group-buy-wuque-studio-keycap-sets">Keycaps (15% Off - Discount Applied in Cart)</a></li> <li><a href="https://dangkeebs.com/products/wuque-studio-zoom-switch-bundle">Switches (10% Off)</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Bonus items available! </strong><br></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Free Resin Bear Keycap</strong> for orders within the <strong>first 72 hours</strong> of the group-buy period.</li> <li> <strong>Free FR4 Plate</strong> for orders <strong>during</strong> the group-buy phase. </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Customize your Zoom98 with additional modules!</strong></p> <ul> <li>Add-ons <a href="https://dangkeebs.com/products/group-buy-meletrix-zoom98-add-ons">here</a>.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>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!<br><br>View more photos of the Zoom98 Collection <a href="https://imgur.com/a/b8MfLlq" target="_blank">here</a>!</p> <p><strong>Zoom98 at a Glance:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Modular 2u Blocker:</strong><br> </li> <ul> <li>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. <br> </li> </ul> <li><strong>Gasket-mount:</strong></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">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. </span></li> </ul> <li> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Tri-mode PCB with Per-key RGB: </span><span></span></strong> <ul> <li> <meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The Zoom98</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> is available with either a Tri-mode flex</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">-cut or Tri-mode non</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">-flex cut</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> PCB with daughterboard and per</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">-key RGB! </span>Use your Zoom98 with your PC, laptop, tablet or even your phone - all without any wires t<span data-mce-fragment="1">hanks to Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz support</span>. You can also use the keyboard in wired mode if that's what you prefer!</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Hot-swappable:</strong></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">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!</span></li> </ul> <li><strong>WS Stabilizer V3.1:</strong></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="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. </span></li> </ul> <li><strong>Multi-layout:</strong></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">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.</span></li> </ul> <li><strong>Included Foam:</strong></li> <ul> <li>The Zoom98 comes with an array of foams in the kit for those who like a dampened, refined sound. <meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">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.</span> </li> </ul> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Specifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Gasket mount design</span></li> <li> <strong>Layout:</strong> 98%</li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Typing angle:</strong> 7.7° </span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Front height:</strong> 22 mm </span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Top case material:</strong> Aluminum <br></span></li> <ul> <li>Essential Editions: Electrostatic coated</li> <li>Special Editions: Anodized, and E-White</li> </ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Bottom case material:</strong> Aluminum</span></li> <ul> <li>Essential Editions: Electrostatic coated</li> <li>Special Editions: Anodized, and E-White</li> </ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Weight material:</strong> Aluminum or SS</span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Default plate:</strong> Polycarbonate</span></li> <li> <strong><strong>PCB Specifications:<meta charset="utf-8"></strong></strong> <ul> <li>1.2mm thickness with Ai03 daughterboard</li> <li><strong>PCB options:</strong></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Tri-mode Flex Cut Hotswap RGB PCB</span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Tri-mode Non-Flex Cut Hotswap RGB PCB</span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Wired Non-flex Cut Hotswap PCB</span></li> </ul> <li><strong>Tri-Mode:</strong></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Per-key RGB</span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Bluetooth PCB polling rate: 125hz</span></li> <li>2.4GHz polling rate: 1000hz</li> <li>Wired polling rate: 1000hz</li> <li>VIA compatible</li> </ul> <li><strong>Wired: </strong></li> <ul> <li>Wired connection only</li> <li>QMK/Via compatible</li> </ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Connection methods:</strong> </span></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Tri-mode: Wired/Bluetooth/2.4G</span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Wired: Wired only</span></li> </ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>VIA/QMK Support:</strong><span> </span></span></li> <ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Tri-mode PCB: Supports VIA</span></li> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1">Wired PCB: Supports QMK/VIA</span></li> </ul> <li><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Supported <meta charset="utf-8">layout:</strong><span> </span>Split spacebars, back space, stepped caps Lock, left shift, right shift, ISO &amp; ANSI enter</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Weight: </strong></li> <ul> <li> <strong>EE/SE with Alu weight:</strong><span> </span>2.9kg<br> </li> <li> <strong>EE with SS weight:</strong><span> </span>3.3kg<br> </li> <li> <strong>SE with SS weight:</strong><span> </span>3.41kg<br> </li> <li> <strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Internal SS weight (optional addon):</strong><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;"> </span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">.471kg</span> </li> </ul> <li> <strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Dimensions:</strong><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;"> </span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">323.62 x 148.57 x 42.05 (mm)</span><br> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What's in the box? </strong></p> <ul> <li>Aluminum top &amp; bottom case</li> <li>External weight - choice of Aluminum or PVD SS</li> <li>PCB - Choice of Tri-Mode with flex cuts, Tri-Mode without flex cuts, and Wired</li> <li>2.4G USB Receiver (<strong>Tri-Mode PCB Only</strong>)</li> <li>Module - Tri-Mode PCB comes with LCD, Wired comes with Two-Key.</li> <li>Daughterboard and JST Cable</li> <li>Ribbon Cables (2)</li> <li>Poron dampener kit</li> <li>PC Plate</li> <li>WS 3.1 Stabilizers (9x2u + 1x 6.25u)</li> <li>Li-ion Battery (2) - 2250 mAh (<strong>Tri-Mode Only</strong>)</li> <li>Coiled USB-C Cable</li> <li>Silicone Feet</li> <li>Screws and installation hardware</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Please note:</strong></p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li>The Tri-mode version defaults with the screen module. The 2-keys module, badge module, and knob module needs to be purchased separately.</li> <li>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).</li> <li>The wired PCB is non-flex cut, does not support the screen module, and has no RGB, but supports side ambient lights.</li> <li> <strong>Compatibility:<meta charset="utf-8"></strong> <ul> <li data-mce-fragment="1">The knob is compatible with ZOOM65/75/PAD series.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">All module bases are not compatible with ZOOM75.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">The lens is compatible with the ZOOM75 series, but the screen PCB is not compatible.</li> <li><span>Badges are compatible with the ZOOM75 series.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span>The board will utilize the telescope logo, not the dot RGB logo.</span></li> <li><span>NightLight Knobs can be installed on other Zoom98 but will not display the RGB effect</span></li> <li>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. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Videos:</strong></p> <p><iframe title="Meletrix Zoom98: Prototype Full Soundtest! With Akko Pro Switches and WS Switches" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I_pH4cuPBVg" height="321" width="570" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" frameborder="0"></iframe><br></p> <p><strong><iframe width="570" height="321" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RkOTk-rQ7Lg" title="Building the Zoom98 | Features, Mods &amp; Sound Tests" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br><iframe title="The PERFECT Full sized keyboard - Meletrix Zoom98 - Milk Tea Build + Sound Test" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAc7zchwKFU" height="321" width="570" allowfullscreen="" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" frameborder="0"></iframe><br></strong><strong></strong></p> <p> <br></p> <p><strong>Configurator:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://meletrix.com/collections/zoom98-configurator" target="_blank">https://meletrix.com/collections/zoom98-configurator</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Timeline:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Group-buy start date: </strong>October 10^th, 2023</li> <li> <strong>Group-buy end date:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">October 30</span><sup data-mce-fragment="1">th</sup><span data-mce-fragment="1">, 2023</span> </li> <li> <strong>Estimated shipping date:</strong><span> Q1 2024 </span> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Please see the acceptable quality standards<span> </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14IoDpCFGUHRXgZOFC4pYgGwUSlfdpZTw/view?usp=sharing">here</a>. </strong></p>