[Pre-order] Neo60/65Cu Custom Keyboard

Sale & Fulfillment

• GB Starting Feb 28th 2025
  
• This is a pre-order item.
• The actual fulfillment timing ETA 2025 Q2

Color Options

NEO60CU

NEO65CU

Appearance Design

The Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu feature the same bezel proportions and rounded corners as the previous Neo65, with an ultra-slim side bezel that seamlessly complements any desk setup and theme.

In line with the Cu series theme, we've expanded our color palette to include more vibrant options. These include the highly requested Teal color alongside fan favorites from our previous releases. The combination of the vivid top case with the copper bottom creates a striking, dynamic aesthetic.

The Neo65 & 60 Cu Cu's design focuses on the copper bottom while making several improvements over the Neo75 Cu. Instead of an aluminum battery compartment, we've added a large, mirror-finished PVD stainless steel weight. This weight is more than decorative—its extensive surface area and higher density better suppress vibrations, resulting in more consistent typing sounds. At the center, we've incorporated a compass-inspired logo that echoes the Core series Neo65 logo while highlighting Neo brand's iconic symbolism. Despite their substantial weight compared to standard keyboards, the Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu remain refinded and elegant thanks to all these design elements.

Structure

Chamber Isolation in Bottom Case

To minimize hollowness, we've designed a sophisticated acoustic chamber for both Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu. The bottom case features strategic cutouts that maximize filling between the PCB and bottom case while maintaining sufficient space for typing movement. This design, combined with the material properties of the bottom case, significantly reduces hollow sound without requiring foam fillers.

Internal Locking Structure

We addressed metal contact vibrations between the top and bottom cases by adopting an internal locking structure. While ball-catch mechanisms are convenient, they create unavoidable metal-to-metal contact that causes inconsistent typing sounds around the latches without foam dampening. Therefore, we've implemented internal locking screws to attach the top and bottom cases. With additional buffering around the screw holes, the noise from direct metal contact is nearly eliminated.

Key factors that influence keyboard hollowness include airflow, sealing, space, and material properties. For the Neo65 & 60 Cu, we've made specific structural improvements to enhance sound performance:

• Material Properties: Using dense materials like copper for the bottom case and stainless steel for the large weight.

• Space: A chamber isolation system in the bottom case efficiently fills the spaces beneath the PCB.

• Sealing: Non-direct metal contact through internal locking structure.

These design choices significantly reduce hollowness and case ping, allowing users to experience the keyboard's true sound signature.

Dual-Mounting System

The Neo65 & 60 Cu supports both PCB gasket mount (carried over from the Neo65) and isolated top mount. In previous designs, our ball-catch structure prevented top mount implementation since the plate/PCB screw holes would conflict with ball-catch components. The Neo65 & 60 Cu's new structure eliminates this limitation, making top mount possible this time.

Our isolated top mount design incorporates thick silicone gaskets around the mounting screws. This approach maintains the tactile feedback of a traditional top mount while reducing vibration and eliminating direct metal contact.

Although the Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu share the same structure, their mounting points are specially tailored through multiple rounds of prototyping to better suit their respective layouts. This ensures consistent keypresses across all areas, including the edge keys, for a balanced and uniform typing experience.

PCB Options - All VIA-compatible

• Tri-mode Hotswap PCB

  • 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut

  • Support USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz connection

  • Support both ANSI and ISO layout

  • NKRO

  • NO Per-key RGB

• Wired Hotswap PCB

  • 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut

  • USB-C connection only

  • Support both ANSI and ISO layout

  • NKRO

  • NO Per-key RGB

• Solder PCB

  • 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut

  • USB-C connection only

  • Support both ANSI and ISO layout

  • NKRO

  • NO Per-key RGB

Plates with distinctive characters

• Hard ———————————————> Soft:

  Carbon Fiber > Aluminum > PC > PP

• Clack ———————————————> Thock:

  Carbon Fiber > Aluminum > PC > PP

Specifications

• Typing angle：**8°

• Front height：**18.6mm

• Size：

  • Neo60 Cu: 108.8mm * 292.3mm

  • Neo65 Cu: 108.8mm * 311.35mm

• Weight (after build)：

  • Neo60 Cu: 2.3kg (with tri-mode PCB), 2.47kg (with wired PCB)

  • Neo65 Cu: 2.5kg (with tri-mode PCB), 2.67kg (with wired PCB)

• Layout options:

  • Neo60 Cu offers 3 layout options: WK, WKL, and HHKB

  • Neo65 Cu features a 65% layout with a single blocker

Content List

Keyboard Case:

• For orders with tri-mode PCBs, two 2200 mAh batteries come pre-installed in the battery compartment

• For orders with wried PCBs, two stainless steel fillers come pre-installed in the battery compartment

• For orders with solder PCBs, two foam fillers come pre-installed in the battery compartment.

PCB Kit:

• PCB of your choice

• 1 x PE sheet

• 1 x PCB Foam

• Tri-mode PCB comes with a 2.4Ghz dongle

Plate of your choice

Poron case foam

PCB Daughterboard and magnetic connectors - installed

12 x Gaskets, 10 x top-mount mounting gaskets (Black) and screws

Rubber feet in 2 colors

Backup screws

Stand-offs included with the hotswap PCB

Free Gifts:

• Keyboard carrying case

• 1 x Keycap & Switch puller

• 1 x Screwdriver

• 1 set of PCB clip-in Neo Stab

• USB-C cable

Acceptable Quality Standard

We highly recommend recording the entire unboxing process as a backup in case of disputes, as multiple scam incidents have caused financial damage during our past sales. Before building, carefully inspect the appearance and contents. If any noticeable flaws or scratches are found on the external surfaces or if any parts are missing, please take a photo and contact us immediately. We will not be responsible for any flaws or scratches found after the building has begun, and we will not provide replacement parts for any missing parts reported more than 30 days after delivery. Change of address is acceptable, if there is no extra shipping cost incurred. Customers are subject to additional costs caused by address changes, such as additional shipping fee, handling fee, custom duty and tax, etc. 

Regarding appearance：

• Services and warranties are not applicable after one month of delivery with regard to cosmetic imperfections.

• All internal CNC marks and imperfections that cannot be seen after building are within the acceptable range.

• On all other surfaces and edges, blemishes under 2.01mm are approved, and gaps and creases under 1.51mm are approved.

• All parts with cosmetic imperfections, other than the case itself, will not be replaced unless their function is damaged due to usage.

• Spray-coated exteriors will have varying results based on the thickness of the coating, which may result in a slight mismatch of color that is inevitable.

• Anodized parts produced separately may have noticeable color differences. This is inevitable and is not considered a quality issue.

Regarding functionality:

• The warranty only applies to the first owner who purchased on our website or at our collaborative shops with proof of purchase, such as the order number and confirmation, before any sign of use/build.

• Our warranty covers keycaps for three months and PCB for one year after delivery or if it is dead on arrival without any modification.

• Mill-maxing the PCB will void your warranty.

• Tape modding is not recommended, especially on PCBs without a daughterboard. When the ESD protection module is active, it disseminates a large amount of heat, and tape modding will constrain the airflow, which may cause the ESD chip to fry. We will not be responsible for any damage caused by such modifications.

• Broken parts due to human error, such as hotswap sockets that are pushed out of the PCB solder pads, are not covered by the warranty.

• If malfunctions occur, especially with stripped screws, please consult your local vendor, email us at info@keybay.tech

Regarding package content:

• Please refer to the sale page of the product for “what’s in the box” or “content list” section

• Any missing content claim shall be submitted to qwertykeys or local vendor within 30-days after the delivery

• Free gifts, such as stabilizer sets and our stainless steel artisans, do not have any value. We will not provide makeup or issue partial refunds if those items are missing.