Say hello to our first EC keyboard

Our tried and true Satellite is the first keyboard platform for exploring the EC world.

Up until recently, EC (Electro Capacitive) keyboards such as Topre, have been virtually off limits due to technical limitations.

We’ve now finished designing and manufacturing everything you need to build a whole EC keyboard (minus the keycaps). As usual, our products are actually in stock and ready to ship.

Bundle Discount

The upgrade kit has been discounted by $20 and the full kit has been discounted by $30 while stocks last.

After which, we will be using the current Constellation EC PCB in these Satellite EC Kits. This is compatible with the Satellite case but does not support 7U bottom row.

What’s Included

• Satellite keyboard case (no MX PCB)
• Staebies stabilisers
• EC PCB and plate
• 2 packs of Naevies EC Switches (70 total)

Note: you will need to add your own Cherry MX keycaps and USB-C cable to complete your Satellite EC keyboard.

If you already own a Satellite and want to upgrade it to EC, grab theEC Upgrade Kit instead and an additional set ofStaebies (or other stabilisers).

Switches and keycaps are not included.

Build Instructions

See Lightning’s comprehensive build guide on his website.

No soldering is required, only a screwdriver. Included are 2 bags of screws (one set for PCB, one set for plate) and 1 bag of brass standoffs.

1. Install stabilisers onto the EC PCB – ensure you have the correct plate for a 6.25u or 7u layout.
2. Install standoffs to the PCB using PCB screws.
3. Place the plate on the stand offs, and screw in with plate screws.
4. Insert Naevies EC switches into the plate.
5. Calibrate the PCB with VIA (caniusevia.com). Here is a guide from the designer Cipulot – https://youtu.be/Q4fDkv0Z1bM

Note – PCB Name and Revisions

We originally planned to only have one Constellation EC PCB to fit in the Satellite and Consty. Unfortunately due to an oversight, the o-ring pillars got in the way of the PCB.

This was launched as the Satellite EC but it is named ‘Constellation EC’ in the firmware/VIA.

The tradeoff for Consty support was losing the 7U space bar layout. If this is important to you, then grab a Satellite EC kit while stocks last.