Now in production · Ships Q1 2027

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Aula Gear is a 75% mechanical keyboard with a CNC-milled aluminum chassis, hot-swappable switches, per-key RGB, and an 8000 Hz polling rate. Engineered for people who live at the terminal.

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8000Hz polling

72Keys, hot-swap

0.2msLatency

50MKeystroke life

Aula Gear · Limited edition

CNC aluminum chassis· Hot-swappable switches· Per-key RGB· 8000 Hz polling· Gasket mount· PBT double-shot keycaps· Wireless + wired· QMK/VIA ready· CNC aluminum chassis· Hot-swappable switches· Per-key RGB· 8000 Hz polling· Gasket mount· PBT double-shot keycaps· Wireless + wired· QMK/VIA ready·

What makes it different

Every detail, deliberate.

We didn't tune one spec and call it done. We rebuilt the whole stack so typing feels effortless and sounds right.

Chassis

CNC-milled 6063 aluminum

A single block of aerospace-grade aluminum, machined to ±0.05mm tolerance. Zero flex, perfect weight, a damped, controlled feel on every keystroke.

Switches

Hot-swappable, 5-pin

Swap switches in seconds. Ship with linear Nebula switches; compatible with every MX-style switch on the market.

Mount

Gasket mount

Porous foam + silicone gaskets between plate and case give a soft bottom-out without mushiness.

Lighting

Per-key RGB with sidelight

16.8M colors per key plus an edge diffuser that wraps the desk in ambient light. Syncs with your setup over USB or stays offline.

Performance

8000 Hz, 0.2ms

True 8K polling over USB. Wireless mode holds 1000 Hz on a 2.4 GHz dongle with a 3-month battery life.

Keycaps

PBT double-shot, OEM profile

Thick PBT that won't shine. Legends that never fade. OEM profile tuned for long coding sessions.

Specifications

The numbers.

Layout75% (84 keys)

SwitchesNebula linear, 45g actuation

Polling rate8000 Hz USB · 1000 Hz wireless

Latency0.2ms wired · 1ms wireless

Battery4000 mAh · ~90 days

MountGasket, poron foam

KeycapsPBT double-shot, OEM

ConnectivityUSB-C · 2.4G dongle · Bluetooth 5.2

FirmwareQMK / VIA compatible

Dimensions322 × 136 × 36 mm

Weight1.1 kg (barebones)

Warranty2 years, global

Finishes

Pick your chassis.

Three finishes, anodized in-house. Same board underneath.

Graphite

Matte black anodize, the default.

Silver

Brushed natural aluminum.

Aurora

Deep violet, limited run.

Early testers

What coders are saying.

"The gasket mount is unreal — fast typing no longer sounds like machine-gun fire. I'm not going back."

Mira O.Staff engineer, Linear

"8K polling on a keyboard genuinely feels different. The latency drop is something you notice immediately."

Devon K.Editor, The Terminal

"Best 75% I've tried. Build quality is closer to a MacBook than any keyboard I've owned."

Sara L.Indie hacker

Up close

Built to be stared at.

Aula Gear in Graphite. Macro details at 4×.

Milled edges0.3mm chamfer, hand-finished.
Keycap legendsLaser-engraved, then filled.
Switch windowClear top housings catch RGB.
WeightSolid brass weight plate inside.

Pre-order

Axiom K1

Reserve yours. Ships Q1 2027. Free worldwide shipping, 30-day return.

$249 or $21/mo over 12 months

Axiom K1 board + Nebula linear switches
PBT keycap set (choice of layout)
USB-C cable + 2.4G dongle
Switch & keycap puller, 2-year warranty

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is it really hot-swappable?

Yes — 5-pin hot-swap sockets, no soldering. Works with any MX-compatible switch.

Does QMK/VIA work out of the box?

Yes. Full QMK support and a VIA JSON ships with the board. Remap keys in real time.

How loud is it?

Graphite finish ships with poron case foam. Measured ~48 dB at 30cm. Optional PE foam available.

Wireless battery life?

~90 days at typical usage with RGB at 30% brightness. ~12 days with RGB at max.

International shipping & warranty?

Ships to 40+ countries. 2-year warranty, global, parts included.

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