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DERIVATIVE R1
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Change is the only constant
Derivative R0 originally ran in December of 2021 as an exclusive in-stock sale, featuring a new curved front-lip design and stunning 'dirty champagne' anodization. It's since garnered enough interest to warrant an official re-release featuring several key design refinements. This R1 revision includes a newly-proportioned weight design, reworked corner transitions, an interior facelift, and a slew of new color options.
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Designed to be differentiated
Derivative was designed to be a graceful balance between classic keyboard aesthetics and unique visual cues. Novel elements come together to create a distinct identity. A fresh & multi-faceted side profile, a subtle yet always-visible convex front-lip, and an inset two-piece weight with contrasting finishes are core concepts to the exterior design.
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Function, and form
While not unlimited, Derivative provides excellent versatility by offering three mounting methods with distinct tactile and acoustic properties: o-ring gasket mount, top mount, and relief mount. In addition, several options for o-ring hardness allow for an even finer level of tuning towards your preferred typing feel and sound.
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Sale Details
- Kit includes keyboard, full aluminum plate, PCB + Daughterboard, carrying case & microfiber cloth, 50A O-ring, assembly hardware, misc. documentation.
- Group buy format, opening March 25th 9AM PT - April 10th.
- $439 USD (WK/WKL), $449 USD (HHKB).
- Limited to 250 units available from jjwkb.com, 450 units available at other regional vendors. Note - listed numbers are limits, not MOQ.
- Estimated shipping timeframe of Q1 2024 - Q2 2024.
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Add-ons & Options
- Colors: Mercury (Silver), Clay (Clay), Amphibian (Green), Velvet (Red), Coast (Blue)
- Layouts: Full / WKL / HHKB
- Plate Options: Full / Half Aluminum (anodized black), Full / Half Polycarbonate (smoke), Full Polypropylene (black).
- Extra PCBs + Daughterboards
- O-ring options (30A, 50A, 70A)
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Technical Details
- Layout: 60% (Full / WKL / HHKB). PCB supports split left shift, split right shift, split backspace, ISO enter. Plates only support ANSI enter/shift.
- Typing angle: 6.5 degrees
- PCB: Custom Zed60 by Mechlovin'
- Case materials: Aluminum 6063, Stainless Steel 304
- Weight: ~1200g / 2.70 lbs built
- Front Height: varies (22.4mm EKH)
- Mount: O-ring gasket mount / Top mount / Relief top mount
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Regional Vendors
Pricing, time of sale, and sale methods may vary. Please refer to respective vendors for details.
- US: jjwkb - 250 units
- CA: Deskhero - 70 units
- EU: KEYGEM - 70 units
- UK: Prototypist Keyboards - 50 units
- AU: Switchkeys - 70 units
- AS: HEX Keyboards - 150 units
- KR: Swagkeys - 40 units
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