CK980C - Group-Buy
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Description
CK980C - Group-Buy
Designed to be EC first, the CK980C is an in-house designed take on the classic FC980C electrocapacitive keyboard. Featuring a modernized isolated gasket mount, MX and EC compatibility, USB 3.0 hub, and much more.
The DynaCap Kit can bei found here!
Starting: 29th August 2025
Ending: 28th September 2025
Estimated Shipping: Q3 2026
Build Requirements:
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MX Version
- 1.5mm aluminum plate
- Hotswap MX PCB
- Supports MX switches [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
- MX compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
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DynaPak EC Topre Version
- 1.2mm threaded brass plate included
- EC PCB included
- Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
- Supports OEM parts such as DynaCap, KLS, Deskeys, and true OEM Topre parts [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
- OEM compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
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Naevy EC Version
- 1.5mm threaded aluminum plate included
- EC PCB included
- Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
- Supports Naevy EC switches [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
- MX compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
Kitting Content
- MX Kitting Info
- Hotswap MX PCB
- Universal 1.5mm Alu Plate
- DunaPak EC Kitting Info
- EC PCB
- Choice of 1.2mm Brass Plate
- Naevies EC Kitting Info
- EC PCB
- Fixed 1.5mm Alu Plate
In the box
- Alu Top Case
- Alu Bottom Case
- Alu Gasket Brace
- Alu Accent
- Brass Internal Weight
- Plate (See above), threaded
- PCB (See above)
- USB 3.0 Hub + JST Cable
- Gaskets
- Light Pipes
- O-rings (for light pipes)
- Sticker
- Hardware
- Cloth
- Carry Case
Specs
- EC & MX PCBs will be offered
- 6° typing angle
- Internal weight
- External accent piece
- Gasket mount
- USB 3.0 hub
EC Building Requirements & Info
We will have different build packs available during the GB to make sourcing parts as easy as possible. Please refer to the following information when planning your build:
DynaPak EC Version
- 1.2mm threaded brass plate included
- EC PCB included
- Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
- Supports OEM parts such as DynaCaps, KLS, Deskeys, and true OEM Topre parts [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
- OEM compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
Naevy EC Version
- 1.5mm threaded aluminum plate included
EC PCB included - Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
- Supports Naevy EC switches [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
- MX compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
Innovative Mounting
Most EC boards use tray or top mount, but we wanted to do something new. In addition to the classic top mount, CK980C also uses an upgraded version of gasket sandwich mount. To learn more about this innovative implementation of gasket mount, check out the IC on GeekHack.
1.2mm Brass Plate Layouts (DynaPak EC)
FC980C (6U)
FC980C ISO (6U)
FC980C Split Backspace (6U)
7U Bottom Row, ANSI, Full Backspace
1.5mm Alu Plate Layouts (MX & Naevy EC)
FC980C ANSI Fixed (6U) (Kitted with Naevy EC boards)
Universal (Kitted with MX boards)
PCB Layouts
EC PCB
Hotswap MX PCB
Solder MX PCB
Pre-Order and Group-Buy Rules
You cannot add any in-stock items to your order as we cannot guarantee its availability when the group buy is ready to ship.
You cannot combine this group buy order with a previous order as we cannot hold on to an order until the other one arrives.
Support
If you have questions regarding this product or need any other assistance please contact us via our contact form or write us an E-Mail to: support@keygem.com
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Frequently asked questions will be added to our FAQ.