The RF—8X is a minimalist and elegant polycarbonate and aluminum case designed to fit the internals of Realforce R1 keyboards, such as the 86u, 87u, 88u, and 89u. Additionally, the enclosure features the widely used Unified Daughterboard, allowing for a modern USB-C connection with your own cable.
For those looking to go beyond the R1 OEM internals, the group-buy also offers optional stainless steel plates and custom PCB. These add-ons allow you to:
Adapt the enclosure with the OEM R2/R3S PCB
Upgrade to a new rust-free stainless steel plate
Upgrade to a Via supported PCB designed by the goat Cipulot
Complete a full custom build using aftermarket EC parts like Dynacap, Deskeys, and Metapulse.
Specification:
Typing angle: 7.45°
Front height: 17mm
Mounting style: Top mount
Unified daughterboard with USB C port
Custom JST cables with R1 and R2 OEM PCB compatibility
Aluminum top:
WK or WKL
Both WK and WKL are compatible with Realforce R1 86/87/88/89u internals
ONLY WK is compatible with Realforce R2/R3S internals if swapped with an additional custom plate (more details below)
Compatible with Cipulot’s RF_R1_8-9Xu PCB
Contents:
1 x Top & bottom housing
1 x USB-C Unified daughterboard PCB
2 x Custom JST cables
4 x M3 Hex screws
12 x M2 Hex screws
4 x Rubber Feet
Protective carrying case
Top Enclosure Option:
Anodized silver aluminum
Anodized volcano orange aluminum
Anodized robin egg blue aluminum
Dyed piss yellow polycarbonate
Dyed volcano orange polycarbonate
Dyed robin egg blue polycarbonate
Dimension: 370 x 170 x 40mm
Aluminum Weight: 700g
PC Weight: 300g
Bottom Enclosure Option:
Anodized silver aluminum
Anodized volcano orange aluminum
Anodized robin egg blue aluminum
Dimension: 370 x 170 x 30mm
Weight: 1200g
Each in-stock product order is processed in 24H business.
For updates regarding pre-orders and group buys, we refer you to the "GB Updates". section.