MID.1

Manual . Input . Device

There's never been a keyboard quite like this.

Introducing the MID.1, a 40% mechanical keyboard designed from the ground up with an architectural sensibility. It’s like the weird house that one artsy friend lives in: painted black, boxy, conspicuously lacking certain modern conveniences, and lots of dimmer switches. It’s clearly not for everyone, yet you can’t let it go.

Base kit pricing: $350

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Availability

Coming very soon!

The MID.1 isn’t available to purchase just yet.

I’m currently running a small pilot sale for early supporters. Once those orders are successfully fulfilled, I plan to run a public sale following a reservation-based, in-stock model. You'll be able to reserve your spot during a reservation window for $20, then purchase a ready-to-ship unit once production wraps. Think of it like a group buy, but without the upfront payment or risk.

Stay in the loop by joining the interest list or following the A.Okay! Discord server.

Design

Purpose-built, different on purpose

Like a cool, modern brewery in an old, converted warehouse: structure-first, industrial materials, and visible hardware. You can see how it’s put together, and take it apart the same way. Its DNA also includes some grandpa's tool box, some midcentury desk lamp, and a little equipment control panel.

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Features

Substantial sheet metal construction

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Big, shapable sound

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So many layout options

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Desk lamp lighting

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Something about the PCB

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Close-up of disassembled keyboard parts including circuit board

You can put a lid on it

Repairable

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It has two knobs

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Tech specs

Supported layouts

Standard 12-unit: 1.0

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7-unit spacebar: 1.0

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Triple split spacebar: 1.5

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What's in the box

Powder coated stainless steel case top and bottom
Additional case top with corner blockers
Matching stainless steel plate
Custom hotswap PCB with dual rotary encoders and auxiliary lighting module
Fasteners
Feet for flat and 4° typing angle
PCB gaskets
Rotary encoder knobs
Sound dampening sheets
Hex screwdrivers

Dimensions

Typing angle: Flat or 4°
Width: 236 mm (9 5/16")
Length: 142 mm (5 5/8")
Front height (including feet): 21 mm (13/16")
Overall height (to top of case): 23 mm (15/16")
Overall height (including knob): 32 mm (1 1/4")
Weight: 985 g (2.17 lbs)

The PCB

Thickness: 1.6 mm
Connectivity: USB-C
No wireless option
Switch connection: Kailh hot swap sockets
Supports MX switches only
Mounting: Tray mount with rubber gaskets
Flex: No flex cuts
Firmware: Built with QMK, Via pre-installed
Written by Robert Kleemann (Github)
Designed by: A.Okay!

Materials

Case top and bottom: Stainless steel
Plate: Stainless steel
Fasteners: Stainless steel
Feet and PCB gaskets: Synthetic rubber
PCB: Black core FR4 with immersion silver finish and transparent solder mask
Packaging: 100% cardboard and paper, except foil PCB bag

System

Accessorize!

Get the most out of the MID.1 with accessories that something something something. Available to purchase separately or in a bundle.

Support

The A.Okay! lifetime promise

Listen up. For long as you’re using it, I’ve got your back.

The MID.1 is built to last, but if it doesn't, you're covered. Gaskets, feet, or even one of the stainless steel case parts: if you can return it, I’ll replace it. Free of charge.

This doesn’t cover lost or damaged parts, but if something wears out, breaks, fails, or cracks under normal use, I’ve got you.

For everything else: lost parts, modding questions, weird lighting behavior, or mystery rattles, just reach out.

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About

Hey, I’m Sean. For my day job, I run a residential architecture studio. Some of my work has been featured in Dwell and a couple coffee table books.

A.Okay! is a side project and creative outlet where I make the quirky kinds of things I want to see in the world and actually use myself.

You can find more about my architectural work at my professional website.

Connect

I'll also be sharing updates on GeekHack and the A.Okay! Discord server.

Email me at heythere@aokay.cool.

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