Alexa
Alexa innovates on typing comfort with leaf-spring top mount, PCB gasket mount, support for plateless configurations, and a comfortable 16.5 mm front height. The Alexa PCB also features in-browser keymap customization with Remap, and comes with glued down 2nd generation Kailh hotswap sockets for resistance against wear and damage from repeated switch insertions.
Refined Architecture
Improving upon Scarlet's design, Alexa's front height has been reduced by 12% to just 16.5 mm — all while retaining the high profile case design. A center aligned USB-C daughterboard provides a neutral cable position with a larger cable cutout for improved cable compatibility, and the thin side bezels give the keyboard a slim profile.
Ultra Flexible
As keyboards trend towards softer typing experiences, Alexa pushes the limits with a 1.2 mm thin PCB secured to the case using gasket mount or leaf-spring top mount for a remarkably flexible and bouncy typing experience. And because the PCB is used for mounting, the plate can be removed altogether resulting in the most comfortable keyboard we've ever made.
Gasket mount.
The PCB is sandwiched by the case from above and an ultra-soft poron gasket below, absorbing keystroke vibrations for a muted sound and softer typing experience.
Leaf-spring top mount.
Screws fasten the PCB to the top case, and leaf-springs eliminate stiffness from the screws for a consistent and bouncy feel across the whole keyboard.
Hotswap PCB.
The Alexa hotswap PCB features 2nd generation Kailh hotswap sockets with stronger leaves that maintain contact after many switch insertions, and glued down to resist being broken off the PCB. Half plate and plateless configurations have been tested with switches remaining secured to the PCB after months of continuous use. 5-pin switches are recommended for stability, and a solder PCB will be available for extra layout compatibility and plateless stability.
Plate customization.
Alexa was designed for plateless with solder and hotswap PCBs alike. For those who wish to build their Alexa with a firmer typing experience or require a hotswap PCB but don't have switches ideal for plateless hotswap, a plate is included with each kit for customizability and stability.
What's Included
Technical Specifications
What's Included
Case
Plates
Hotswap PCB
Kailh hotswap sockets (2nd gen.)
ESD, over-voltage, and over-current protection
USB-C Unified C3 daughterboard
JST-SH cable (150 mm)
QMK, VIA Configurator, and Remap compatible firmware
ATMEGA32U4-MU microcontroller
FR4 Tg 170–180
ENIG surface finish
Matte black solder mask
1.2 mm thick
0.4 mm stabilizer shims (set of 5 pairs)
Solder PCB
ESD, over-voltage, and over-current protection
USB-C Unified C3 daughterboard
JST-SH cable (150 mm)
QMK, VIA Configurator, and Remap compatible firmware
ATMEGA32U4-MU microcontroller
FR4 Tg 170–180
ENIG surface finish
Matte black solder mask
1.2 mm thick
0.4 mm stabilizer shims (set of 5 pairs)
¹Split spacebar not supported by official plates