Framework Kit

$140.00 – $154.00

Framework is a 5×12 ortholinear keyboard.

** PLEASE SEE OPTIONAL KIT ADD-ONS BELOW IF YOU WANT TO INCLUDE A KNOB AND/OR ASSEMBLY SERVICE **

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Description

Framework

Framework is a 5×12 ortholinear keyboard using through-hole components and features a rotary encoder. It runs on QMK firmware and is completely customizable + programmable.

Features

  • All through-hole components (except Kailh hotswap sockets)
  • QMK firmware with VIA support
  • Rotary encoder
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • FR-4 and acrylic sandwich construction
  • USB Type C
  • MIT (one 2u), grid (two 1u), and two 2u, bottom row space bar configuration

Group buy note
Please note: this is a group buy! That means when the group buy window is closed, I will use the proceeds to put together the kit (and assemble for those who opted for it) and ship it. Estimated shipping date is early-mid November, but I will be working to ship sooner. Please know that hiccups can happen and I will do my best to update you all on the Discord server: https://discord.gg/MpxnD9PygN

Important note
This kit requires soldering a fine pitch through-hole USB C connector. It can be challenging if you don’t have a lot of soldering experience. I will provide guidance and support for this kit, but I cannot warranty it or make guarantees.

What you get

  • FR-4 switch plate
  • Main PCB
  • FR-4 Back plate
  • 3x acrylic layers (2 sandwich pieces, 1 component shield)
  • All mounting hardware (M2 machine screws, nuts, aluminum spacers)
  • 2x 2u Cherry stabilizers
  • Kailh hot-swap sockets
  • All electrical components
  • Rubber feet (flat and slanted options included)
  • Pre-flashed microcontroller with USB bootloader + VIA compatible keymap

Optional kit add-ons

  • Silicone plate damper (0.5 mm or 1.0 mm)
  • Rotary encoder knob (black or silver)
  • Assembly service (will be tested and confirmed working before shipped)

What you’ll need to assemble the kit

  • Soldering iron
  • Solder flux
  • Solder
  • Wire cutters
  • Tape (to hold the components to the board while you solder)
  • Pliers (to remove panelization tabs)
  • Sandpaper or a nail file (to sand down panelization mouse bites)
  • 1.3 mm hex key
  • 4 mm nut driver or wrench

What you’ll need to complete the keyboard

  • Key switches (MX footprint)
  • Key caps
  • Rotary encoder knob (if you didn’t order one from me)

Additional information

Silicone damper

No silicone damper, 0.5 mm silicone damper, 1.0 mm silicone damper

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