Note: This is a Group Buy that launched October 27 and closes November 29. Estimated production completion is Jan-Feb 2023. Chalo Khelo is partnering with Kono Store on this group buy for fulfillment in India.

Story

A must have for software engineers and graphic designers, the Solarized Dark Mechanical Keyboard is inspired by Ethan Schoonover's Solarized color palette for terminal and GUI applications. It utilizes a similar eye-friendly color scheme, and rather than using high contrast colors, its subtle rainbow is made up of complementary colors based on fixed color wheel relationships. The result is a gorgeous combination of hues that your eyes can't help but love.

Value

With its compact 65% layout, the Solarized Dark fits everything you need into a tidy yet practical form factor. Creating layers, macros, and reactive lighting effects has never been easier - VIA programming expands your options when it comes to RGB underglow effects and per-key LED backlighting. The Kailh hot-swappable PCB expands your possibilities even more, allowing you to mix and match switches without the need to solder.

Case

Made with an ABS plastic case rated to withstand millions of keystrokes, the Solarized Dark offers durability for decades. Not only that, but the case is semi-translucent, gently glowing with whatever RGB effect you choose. 

Keycaps

A set of KDS Solarized Keycaps completes the look. These PBT plastic keycaps don't absorb oil from your fingertips or get shiny over time, promising a long lifespan without worry of wear. Combined with the classic sculpt of Cherry profile, they're a highly comfortable set for long sessions of typing or gaming. The Solarized Dark Mechanical keyboard also comes with extra KDS Solarized Dark accent keycaps included. 

Switches

Choose between the popular Gateron Yellows for a smooth linear typing experience, or Kono Midnight Switches, providing acute tactility with a custom weighted spring. Pick Gateron Yellows for a more standard typing experience, or Kono Midnight for those looking for a hefty satisfying thock to each press! Either way you go, you'll have a fantastic out-of-the-box experience for extended typing or gaming sessions.

Included

• Solarized Dark Mechanical Keyboard - Fully Assembled
• Extra KDS Solarized Dark accent keycaps
• Hotswap PCB (ANSI)
• Gateron Yellow Switches or Kono Midnight Switches 
• Screws 
• PCB Smokey screw stabilizers
• Rubber foot pads
  
• Screwdriver
• USB-C cable

Switch Options

• Gateron Yellow – Smooth Linear:
  60g Spring | 50g Activation force | 2mm Pre-travel | 4mm total travel
• Kono Midnight  – Crisp Robust Tactile (non-clicky):
  Custom 69g Spring | 45g Activation force | 0.4mm Pre-travel | 3mm total travel

Specs

• Layout: 65%
• 68 keys
• Case: Black ABS Translucent Case
• Aluminum plate with sound dampening foam
• Per-key LED backlighting
• RGB underglow
• Kailh hot-swappable switch sockets
• Connectivity: USB-C 
• VIA programmable