TacWorks TAC-K1 Custom Keyboard Barebone Kit

TacWorks TAC-K1 Custom Keyboard Barebone Kit

OVERVIEW:

The TAC-K1 Custom Keyboard Kit offers a premium experience with CNC-machined aluminium and a composite ceramic coating. It features a 65% layout, gasket mount, 6-layer sound-dampening foams, flex cuts FR4 plate, and hot-swappable PCB. With eight colorful themes, customizable backplates, and a built-in audio speaker with 20 effects, it is highly personalized. The decorative side nameplates and adjustable horizontal bar let you swap the USB-C port and colorful decorative squares, enhancing versatility and user preference. It works best with the TAC-P1 20% custom numeric keypad kit that will bring your productivity, versatility, and ease of use to a new level.

KEY FEATURES:

✔ CNC-Machined Aluminium: The TAC-K1 is crafted from CNC-machined aluminium, ensuring a robust and durable frame with a sleek, smooth finish. This premium construction provides a solid foundation for the keyboard, enhancing its longevity and aesthetic appeal.

✔ Composite Ceramic Coating: The aluminium frame is coated with a composite ceramic layer, which adds a unique texture and extra protection. This coating is designed to resist scratches and fingerprints, maintaining the keyboard’s pristine look over time.

✔ 65% Layout (67 Keys): The TAC-K1 features a compact 65% layout with 67 keys, offering a perfect balance of functionality and desk space efficiency. This layout includes all essential keys, making it ideal for both work and play.

✔ Gasket Mount: The keyboard utilizes a gasket mount system, which isolates the PCB from the case. This provides a softer, more cushioned typing experience, reducing vibrations and noise for a quieter operation.

✔ Pressure Bar Gasket: The pressure bar gasket system allows for fine-tuning of the gasket mount pressure. Users can adjust the typing feel and sound to their preference, enhancing the overall customization and typing experience.

✔ 6-layer Sound-Dampening Foams: To further enhance acoustics, the TAC-K1 includes six layers of sound-dampening foams. These layers reduce unwanted noise, creating a satisfying, muted sound profile with each keystroke.

✔ Flex Cut FR4 Plate: The FR4 plate features flex cuts, allowing for more flexibility and a bouncier typing feel. Known for its durability, this plate material offers an excellent balance between rigidity and flexibility for a superior typing experience.

✔ Flex Cut Hot Swappable PCB: The PCB is hot-swappable, enabling users to easily change switches without the need for soldering. This feature is perfect for those who like to experiment with different switch types to find their ideal match.

✔ RGB Backlight (Tri-mode Only): Adding to its allure is the RGB backlight, illuminating your keyboard with vibrant colors and enhancing visibility in low-light environments.

✔ Audio Speaker: An integrated audio speaker enhances the typing experience by offering 20 different sound effects. This feature brings fun and interactivity to typing, with customizable sounds to suit different moods and preferences.

✔ 8 Colourful Themes: The TAC-K1 offers eight vibrant themes, allowing users to personalize the appearance of their keyboard. Each theme comes with unique color combinations and design elements to suit various tastes and preferences.

✔ Customizable Backplates: The TAC-K1 includes backplates available in eight different colours or themes, allowing users to swap and choose according to their preference. This variety enables high personalization, giving the keyboard a distinctive look.

✔ Adjustable Horizontal Bar & Decorative Side Nameplates: These features combine to allow you to swap the position of the USB-C port and decorative squares of various colours. This unique design provides versatility and customization options, enabling users to tailor the keyboard's layout and aesthetic to their liking.

SPECIFICATION:

Brand: TacWorks

Product Type: Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Model: TAC-K1

Layout: 65%

Number of Keys: 67

Mount Type: Pressure Bar Gasket Mount

Case & Backplate Material: CNC Machined Aluminium Alloy

Case Coating: High-Performance Composite Ceramic Coating

Backplate Coating: Silk Printing / UV Colour Printing

Colours:

• Solid Colours: Army Green / Blue and Orange / Milk White / Purple and Green
• Fun Themes: Caramel Mousse / Macha Green / Purple Dream Starry Sky / Sakura Pink Sweetheart

Plate:

• Flex Cut FR4 Plate with 2 FR4 Pressure Bars (default)
• PC Plate / Aluminium Plate with 2 FR4 Pressure Bars (optional, can be ordered separately)

PCB:

• Wired-Mode: Flex Cut, Hot Swappable with Multiple Compatible Layouts (both ANSI and ISO), No Backlight
• Tri-mode: Flex Cut, Hot Swappable ANSI Layout, RGB Backlight

Stabilizers: PCB Mount Stabilizers Required (not included)

Compatible Software:

• Wired-Mode: VIA
• Tri-mode: Dedicated Software

Download files for firmware update.

Charging Port: 1 x USB-C

Battery Capacity: 3100mAh (tri-mode version only)

Packaging: Keyboard Storage Bag + Designed Box

Item Weight: 1440.0g

Item Dimension (LxWxH): 323x127x34mm

Package Weight: 2260.0g

Package Dimension (LxWxH): 390x180x85mm

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1 x Aluminium Top Case & Bottom Case

1 x Backplate Themed Accessory

1 x Silicone Bottom Foam

1 x FR4 Purple Edged Plate

2 x FR4 Purple Edged Pressure Bars

1 x PCB

1 x USB-C Board

1 x Sound-Dampening Foam Pack

1 x Speaker Module

10 x Stabilizer Gasket

1 x Screwdriver Set

1 x Charging Cable

1 x Keyboard Storage Bag

1 x Instruction Manual

1 x Designed Package

4 x Anti-Slip Silicone Pads

1 x Silicone Sleeves (several)

1 x Positioning Screws (several)

1 x Screws (several)

The following items are for tri-mode version only:

1 x 2.4GHz USB Adapter

1 x 3100mAh Lithium Battery

Note:

*This is a barebone keyboard without switches, stabilizers, and keycaps.

*This item works best with the following keypad:

TAC-P1