A Dialogue of Materials

Kafka is a 65% Hall-effect keyboard engineered for feel and designed to belongin your favorite spaces. Drawing from mid-century sensibilities, its form balances warm wood and anodised aluminium in quiet contrast.

It's also the namesake of the elegant typeface by Barrett RM Type.

No Assembly Required

This board arrives fully assembled and professionally configured, delivering near custom-level performance without the need for additional setup or tuning.

Hall-Effect Precision

No compromises on performance, with adjustable actuation, rapid-trigger and full analog control, available at your fingertips.

Product details

Specifications

Kafka Case:

  • Width: 313.9 mm / 12.4 inches
  • Depth: 111.9 mm / 4.4 inches
  • Height: 29.5 mm / 1.2 inches
  • Effective Front Height: 22.4 mm / 0.9 inches
  • Weight: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs (built)
  • Materials: 6061 Aluminium / C360 Brass / Walnut or Maple
  • Finishes: Anodisation / Water-based Urethane (Wood)

Venom65 HE PCB:

  • PCB Polling Rate: Up to 8KHz
  • PCB Scan Rate (per key): Up to 14 KHz
  • PCB Latency: 0.16 ms
  • RGB Support: None

Kafka MX PCB (Soldered):

  • MCU: RP2040
  • Daughterboard: Fly DB by Geon
  • Connectors: JST-SH 4pin
  • Compatible Software: Vial
  • ESD Protection: Yes
  • Compatible Layouts: Refer to Layout Compatibility

Kafka MX PCB (Hot-swap):

  • MCU: RP2040
  • Sockets: Gateron
  • Daughterboard: Fly DB by Geon
  • Connectors: JST-SH 4pin
  • Compatible Software: Vial
  • ESD Protection: Yes
  • Compatible Layouts: Refer to Layout Compatibility
Kit Contents

Included in each Hall-Effect Prebuilt kit:

  • Case x1 (Aluminium & Brass)
  • Accent x1
  • Venom65 Hall-effect PCB x1
  • Switches of choice
  • Keycaps of choice
  • Weight x1 (Brass)
  • Plate x1 (Aluminium)
  • Feet x4 (Black)
  • O-ring 205*3.5mm x1 (50A Silicone)
  • Plate Gasket x5 (60A Silicone)
  • Carrying Case x1
  • Fly Daughterboard x1
  • EZmate-JST 150mm cable x1
  • Hardware (Pre-installed)

Included in each MX kit (soldered & hot-swap):

  • Case x1 (Aluminium & Brass)
  • Accent x1
  • MX PCB x1 (Soldered/Hot-swap)
  • Weight x1 (Brass)
  • Plate x1 (Aluminium)
  • Feet x4 (Black)
  • O-ring 205*3.5mm x1 (50A Silicone)
  • Plate Gasket x5 (60A Silicone)
  • Carrying Case x1
  • Fly Daughterboard x1
  • EZmate-JST 150mm cable x1
  • Hardware (Pre-installed)
Materials & Natural Variation

Kafka uses the following materials:

  • Walnut/Maple
  • PC
  • Brass

Natural variances and changes in these materials are to be expected.

Below are specific notes for some of the materials used in the Kafka:

Wood Components

  • Wood is a natural material and will vary in:
    Grain pattern
    Colour
    Texture
  • Small knots, mineral streaks, or natural figuring may be present.
  • Minor changes due to temperature and humidity are normal.
  • Any variations that do not affect the assembly will not be considered as defects.

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PC Components

  • PC materials may show faint surface marks.
  • These marks are normal and not considered scratches.
  • PC material may yellow over time due to environmental exposure.

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Brass Components

  • Brass may naturally oxidise over time.
  • Protective coatings are applied, but light oxidation may still occur during transport or use.
  • Light oxidation is considered normal and not a quality defect.
QC Standards

Kafka units are inspected according to defined QC standards before shipment.

  • QC applies to external, visible surfaces and functional components.
  • Internal surfaces or areas not visible during normal use are not considered for cosmetic QC.
  • Minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect function or durability are acceptable.

A unit is considered defective only if:

  • There is a functional failure, or
  • There is visible damage beyond acceptable tolerances (1x1mm) that affects normal use.