Matrix Lab has announced updates for their TKL keyboard including two versions, multiple color options, and a unique top-gasket mount for a flexible typing experience. The group buy will run from August 1 to 10, with estimated shipments starting in December 2021. The keyboard also features a programmable PCB and various upgrades.
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Positive (10)
"Excited to see an international TKL GB for Matrix."
"The color options are amazing."
"Very nice design and features."
"Looking forward to this group buy."
"Great anodization and build quality."
"Hype for the Matrix badges from previous runs."
"Love the leaf-spring plate design."
"The new top-gasket mount design is intriguing."
"Super excited for this board."
"Finally, a Matrix TKL that is internationally available."
Negative (5)
"Concerns about the side tabs around the spacebar."
"USB port hole design isn't appealing."
"Fears about quality control with many colors."
"Disappointment over the lack of hotswap PCB options."
"Misalignment issues with the badge placement."
Suggestions (5)
Consider removing the side mount tabs.
Provide an EU vendor for international buyers.
Ensure that color choices for the plates are consistent.
Include a hotswap PCB option.
Offer a middle gray color option.
Questions (5)
Will there be an option for per-key RGB?
Can we expect photos of the special colors?
What is the estimated date for the group buy?
Will the secondary color for SE be customizable?
What color will the PCB/daughterboard be?
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Project Specs
- Name
- Matrix Lab TKL (IC)
- Layout Size
- Tenkeyless (TKL)
- Mount Style
- Top-gasket mount
- Typoing angle
- 8°
- PCB Features
- Programmable, Vial supported
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Weight
- 2476g / 3086g
- Release year
- 2021
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Case Colors
- 28 colors options
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
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