Neo60 Core - Keyboard Kit (Pre-Order)

The Core series, one of Neo's three sub-lines, is designed for users who appreciate minimalist, timeless design. Its unibody case combines simplicity with durability, delivering a pure, distraction-free typing experience. Following the philosophy that "Less is more, and simplicity endures," the Neo60 Core embodies classic aesthetics through its minimalist design. It's the perfect choice for anyone seeking a reliable and efficient input device.

Appearance Design

The Neo60 Core features the same unibody case design and ultra-slim side bezels as the Neo65. These design elements highlight the keycaps' texture while making the keyboard more compact and travel-friendly.

Unlike the Neo Cu series, the Neo60 Core features a clean side profile with an inward-sloping edge. This design complements the ultra-slim front bezels, creating a sleek, cohesive appearance while making the keyboard easier to lift.

The Neo60 Core's back design is heavier than the Neo65's, but its screwless design improves weight balance and visual harmony. 

The orbit logo from Neo65 has been carried over with a more practical function—it now serves as the cover plate for the USB dongle storage, elegantly combining aesthetics with functionality.

Dual-Mounting System

• PCB Gasket Mount

A robust gasket mount structure is essential for the Core series. We have optimized the gasket positioning in the Neo60 Core to deliver the best possible acoustic performance. Since the gasket mounting points are located directly on the PCB, the Neo60 Core also supports a plateless build with a soldered PCB.

• O-ring Mount

The Neo60 Core also features a gummy O-ring mount option. This setup firmly secures the PCB and plate while providing excellent sound sealing for the edge keys, creating more consistent typing feedback and acoustics.

Lock-n-Pull Mechanism + Magnetic Connectors

Although the Neo65's easy disassembly structure was relatively convenient, removing the ribbon cable during assembly is still challenging. This has been solved by upgrading the Neo60 Core with magnetic connectors and introducing an innovative PCB and plate removal method.

Every Neo60 Core Core comes with a specially designed tool. One end of this tool is a 3.5mm thick plate fork, helping you support the plate when installing switches to ensure proper installation, especially when building the keyboard without plate foam.

The opposite end of the tool serves as a disassembly aid. When you want to disassemble the keyboard after building it, simply remove the keycaps above the disassembly slot, insert the tool, and pull the PCB and plate easily out from the case. This straightforward approach simplifies disassembly, making maintenance and customization effortless. DO NOT lose the tool :)

PCB Options - All VIA-compatible

• Tri-mode Hotswap PCB
  • 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut
  • Support USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz connection
  • Support both ANSI and ISO layout
  • NKRO
  • NO Per-key RGB
• Wired Hotswap PCB
  • 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut
  • USB-C connection only
  • Support both ANSI and ISO layout
  • NKRO
  • NO Per-key RGB
• Solder PCB
  • 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut
  • USB-C connection only
  • Support both ANSI and ISO layout
  • NKRO
  • NO Per-key RGB

Plates with distinctive characters

• Hard ———————————————> Soft:

  Carbon Fiber > Aluminum > FR4 > POM > PP

• Clack ———————————————> Thock:

  Carbon Fiber > Aluminum > FR4 > POM > PP