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Alexa

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    Overview

    Alexa was designed around typing comfort with gasket mount and leaf-spring top mount, support for plateless, and a low 16.5 mm front height. The PCB also features epoxy-reinforced 2nd generation Kailh hotswap sockets for resistance against wear and damage from repeated switch insertions.

    Stock Grade Expectations

    A-stock cases are free of any cosmetic defects visible after the keyboard is fully assembled.

    B-stock cases have small cosmetic defects that are difficult to see from a typical seating position, sometimes with defects only on the sides or bottom surface.

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    Build Guide

    Technical Specifications

    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

    1 x Top case

    1 x Bottom case

    1 x Plate

    1 x Alexa PCB

    10 x Stabilizer shims

    1 x USB-C daughterboard

    1 x 150 mm JST cable

    8 x Poron gaskets

    6 x M2 6mm socket-cap hex screws

    12 x M2 4mm socket-cap hex screws

    1 x Hex 1.5 mm allen key

    4 x Silicone feet

    1 x Microfiber cloth

    1 x Carrying case

    Case

    Aluminum, available in black, white, and blue.

    Width: 12.27 inches (311.75 mm)

    Depth: 4.42 inches (112.2 mm)

    Height: 0.65–1.13 inches (16.5–28.72 mm)

    Weight (assembled): 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)

    Angle: 6.9 degrees

    Plates

    Matte black FR4

    Matte black POM, available separately

    Gasket mount and leaf-spring top mount

    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)

    Hotswap PCB Layout

    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)

    Solder PCB Layout

    ¹Split spacebar not supported by official plates