Zoom65 Essential Edition

Essential Edition includes everything you need to assemble your Zoom65, except for keycaps and switches.

Unlike the Olivia Edition, EE comes with a Bluetooth 5.0 PCB that's compatible with VIA. This PCB can be used in wired or Bluetooth mode. A 2300mAh Li-ion battery is also included in the kit.

This round of Essential Edition is available in 10 different case colors and 8 different weight and knob finishes. You can mix-and-match to build your perfect Zoom65 out of the 80 possible combinations!

Additional cases, weights, knobs and other parts and accessories can be purchased separately. All the accessories and add-ons are compatible with all rounds of Zoom65 to date.

This is the listing for Air Express. Please see above to learn about the difference between Ocean Freight and Air Express units.

Zoom65 - by Meletrix

Zoom65 aims to make an enthusiast level typing experience and sound accessible and affordable to the general population and hobbyists alike.

A subsidiary of Wuque Studio, Meletrix was formed to bring the latest innovations happening in the DIY custom keyboard community to the masses without sacrificing quality.

Each Zoom65 includes a PCB, plate, stabilizers, USB cable, carrying case and more!

Mech.land Recommended Build

We recommend the following build adjustments for a slightly louder, but much crisper sounding and more bouncy / flexy typing experience:

No plate standoffs except the two next to the knob
No PORON foam under the PCB
No PORON foam on the bottom case. You can use a little bit of polyfill if you'd like a slightly deeper sound.
No PORON stabilizer pad under the included stabilizers.
205g0 in the stabilizer housings and stems and XHT-BDZ on the stabilizer wires.
Lubed and filmed long pole linear switches (like Durock POM Linear, WS Onion, Penyu, Graphite Gold etc.) at the stabilizer keys, or at least the spacebar

Features

Premium build quality

Electrostatic coated aluminum top and bottom case

Not only are they more durable than the typical off-the-rack mechanical keyboard with a plastic shell, they feel so much nicer and heftier to the the sight and touch.

Engraved external weight

Each Zoom65 features a weight with the beautiful Zoom65 logo engraved on it. You can choose whether you want an aluminum weight or a PVD mirror stainless steel weight.

Internal brass weight (add-on)

Take your keyboard to the next level with an internal brass weight, sold separately. It weighs about 400 grams and the exposed brass inside the case gives it a nicer, more solid sound compared to having no internal weight.

Internal bass weight is compatible with all Zoom65 sold to date. There will be a type test out in the coming days showcasing the weight.

Ultimate flexibility in layout

Hot-swap PCB

Each Zoom65 comes with a hot-swap PCB. You can install switches by just pushing them into the PCB, no soldering required! Tired of using linear switches? Change them in a pinch! You are not bound to just one type of switch with this keyboard!

Multiple layouts on the same PCB

Every Zoom65 PCB supports multiple layouts! You can have a regular ANSI layout like you're used to seeing, or you can have split left shift, spacebars, backspace or all of the above! You can have stepped or regular caps lock, and ISO or ANSI enter!

Flexibility of VIA

Re-map your entire keyboard on the fly with VIA. Add custom macros, special keys and a bunch of other useful functions in many layers. You can even customize the knob, using it for things like page up / down instead of volume control by default. The settings are stored in your keyboard so you don't need to install any software at each new device you use it on.

Elevated typing experience and sound

Gasket mounted internal structure

Zoom65 features a gasket mount design. It offers a softer, bouncier typing experience and produces a more even sound all around compared to traditional tray mount design found in most off-the-shelf mechanical keyboards.

Polycarbonate plate & flex cuts

Polycarbonate plates produce a softer, less metallic sound than traditional aluminum plates. Both the Zoom65 plate and PCB feature various flex cuts to allow for a soft and bouncy typing experience.

Dampening and sound enhancing foams

The Zoom65 comes with an array of optional use foam. Some are sound dampening foams, you can use them to make your keyboard really quiet. The keyboard also comes with a PORON sheet that goes between the switches and PCB, offering a very marble on slate like sound. You can experiment with all the different foam configurations to find your sweet spot!

Sound test by Zion Studios PH

Comes with everything you need!

Switches & Stabilizers

A set of WS stabilizers are also included with each Zoom65. These new stabilizers from Wuque Studio features a brand new design that makes the stabilizer wire impossible to pop off while removing keycaps. If you're new to the hobby then these are the perfect stabilizers for you!

Coiled cable & storage bag

A premium coiled USB-C to USB-A cable is included with every Zoom65. You do not need to spend an extra $30-50 to get a matching cable! Your Zoom65 acan be stored in the included carrying case to transport between home and work, or wherever!

Kit Contents:

Aluminum top & bottom case of buyer's choice
Aluminum or stainless steel weight of buyer's choice
Aluminum (Ewhite, Ano colors) or brass (PVD Mirror) rotary encoder knob
Hot-swap multi layout Bluetooth PCB
Polycarbonate plate with flex cuts
WS Stabilizers
2300 mAh Li-ion battery
Complete set of foam dampener kit
Gaskets and keyboard feet
Coiled USB cable
Screws, screwdriver and other installation tools.
Faux suede storage bag

Specifications

PCB: VIA supported, ESD protected Bluetooth 5.0 PCB. Can be used in wired mode.
Typing angle: 6.5°
Front height: 20 mm
Mounting style: Gasket mount
Essential kit with Aluminium knob / weight: 1.55kg
Essential kit with Aluminium knob / weight & internal brass weight: 1.95kg
Essential kit with brass knob / PVD SS weight: 1.82kg
Essential kit with brass knob / PVD SS weight & internal brass weight: 2.22kg

Build guide

Please be sure to read the build guide before assembling the Zoom65. Please drop by our discord server if you need any help with the build process.

There will be a printed build guide included with every Zoom65 Essential Edition.

Acceptable Quality Standards

When you receive your Zoom65, please inspect the package for any missing items. A list of what's included is provided above.

Please read our acceptable quality standards document to see what issues are covered under warranty and what are not.

Disclaimer

Both the external weight and knob will be in the same color and finish in the Essential Edition kit. Additional weights and/or knobs can be purchased separately in any of the available color and finishes.
Zoom65 Essential Edition kit in this first batch of pre-orders are being offered at an introductory low price. Future pre-orders, and in-stock prices may be higher.
The case, weight and knob colors shown in the photos are renders. Colors may appear different on different screens and devices, depending on calibration and color profiles. Actual colors may appear slightly different in production units.
Please note that this is a pre-order. Any time estimates are our best guesses, they're not guaranteed deadlines. Delays and setbacks may occur, especially in a world still recovering from Covid-19. Please DO NOT PURCHASE if you do not agree with the terms and conditions outlined in this page.
Your payment method will be charged as soon as you place the order. As such, if you cancel your order there will be a 4% fee applied to the total refund to account for payment processing fees. This is a fee we do not get back in case of a refund.
You can only cancel or request a refund while the pre-order phase is still active.
There will be no refunds or cancellations after the pre-order period ends.
We reserve the right to correct any errors on this page at any time. This is a complicated listing but we've tried our best to verify the information on this page as much as possible.