The Vantex V1 is a new mechanical keyboard project launched on Kickstarter that combines columnar stagger ergonomic layout with a central trackpad. It features an aluminium unibody chassis and offers both tri-mode wireless ($159 MSRP) and wired ($259 MSRP) versions. The compact 60% layout uses 1u or 1.25u keys and includes three shortcut keys above the trackpad for custom functionality.
The central 45 × 45 mm trackpad supports multitouch gestures, and the keyboard has four programmable layers, one configurable as a mouse layer. It uses standard-height MX-style switches with a semi-custom Vantex White Linear switch (30-47 gf actuation force). The PCB and plate support hot-swap switches, and it ships with retro-themed dye-sublimated PBT keycaps in Cherry profile.
The case is electrophoretic-coated aluminium in retro beige with no backlighting or RGB.
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