Iris CE Keyboard Kit
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2-Year Warranty
The Iris CE (Compact Edition) is a low-profile Choc V1 variant of the popular Iris keyboard! Reprogrammable to any keymap layout you'd like with QMK/VIA! We've worked up case parts for the Iris CE PCB that offer a more premium feel than other ergo split keyboard offerings.
The spacing of the keys is more compact than a regular keyboard, so if you'd like the normal spacing but still have a low-profile board, check out the Iris LM.
The Iris CE is a great ergonomic keyboard for newbies! This kit is easy to assemble with the hotswap sockets on the PCB (no soldering needed!), just supply your own screwdriver and follow our build guide.
Don't want to build this keyboard yourself? No problem, check out the fully-built version: Iris CE Keyboard
Case Options
Begin your board journey with a polycarbonate case - the essential choice for a lighter, more budget-friendly option! Embrace durability and style from the start without compromising on quality.
Enhance your board's appearance with an aluminum case for a sleek, premium feel! Add a touch of elegance and durability to your setup.
Or channel your inner gamer with the atomic purple version of the polycarbonate case. Enjoy the lightweight, sturdy build that's perfect for your modern setup with a retro twist.
Go for a clean, fresh look with the frosted white polycarbonate case. Let those underglow LEDs light up the bottom tray.
Ergonomic Layout
The keys of the Iris CE are staggered vertically, allowing it to match the curvature of the tips of your fingers better. The spacing is slightly more compact as well, which shortens the distance your fingers have to move around.
Getting used to your new Iris CE keyboard may take a bit of time, about 2-4 weeks on average. Don't worry though, we've included a handy reference card with the pre-programmed layout to help guide you.
We've also crafted a blog post containing various tips and tricks for you to use.
Also, if you want to see how well the keyboard will fit in your hands, we've made a printable PDF for you to try it out: Letter / A4
Hotswappable Low-Profile Choc Switches
Go with the Brown switches for a nice tactile feel, or Red ones for a linear feedback. Or choose Whites if you like that clicky sound to go along with tactility.
Easily swap in other Kailh Choc V1 switches later on to fine-tune your keyboard.
Plenty of Keycaps to choose from
Like silk under your fingertips, yet solid like the earth beneath your feet. Create the zen minimalist and clean aesthetic look on your desk with this keyset. Let the cylindrical-shaped keycaps made of POM form around your fingertips.
Let your low-profile keyboard shine with these MBK Glow keycaps! Made with ABS material and laser-etched legends, these keycaps will let RGB backlight through, making it a perfect match for the Iris CE.
Black and White not your style? Then give your keyboard some more pop with the variety of colors available for MBK PBT Blanks! Plenty of colors for you to pick from to customize your board to how you'd like to express yourself.
Elevate your typing experience with blank keycaps for a more minimalist setup, while still looking stylish. Go with either Black or White to match the aesthetic that you are searching for.
Features
Change any key on your keyboard to anything you'd like, including macros, shortcuts, and key combos, using the VIA Configurator app. Your custom keymap settings are saved on the keyboard itself, so it'll be the same when you plug it into a different computer.
Need even more fine-tuning? Dig deeper by directly using QMK Firmware to unlock many more features.
Take your keyboard everywhere, as it's compatible with all operating systems, ensuring seamless integration with your setups. No drivers need to be installed, just plug it in and start typing away!
Every key has its own RGB LED shining through the keycap from underneath to give things a nice glow. There's plenty of RGB lighting effects to choose from in VIA, so play around to see what suits you best. Underglow RGB lighting is also installed to let some light shine through if you've got one of the polycarbonate cases.
Don't need the lighting? No worries, it's simple enough to turn off the lighting.
Take your keyboard everywhere
The Iris CE comes with its own carrying case, so you can protect your keyboard while on the go, with this hard-shell carrying case that holds each half in a mesh pocket. It also has elastic bands to hold cables.
Lightweight - The Iris CE configured with the Polycarbonate case weighs in just at 10oz/285g. For a bit more weight, the Iris CE configured with the Aluminum case weighs in at 13.5oz/380g.
Customer Reviews
The kit arrived pretty quickly and was a joy to assemble and really straightforward. It's great for having an introduction into this type of keyboards without having to spend a huge amount of money or having to go through a lengthy soldering process. It's my first ergo so I'm still getting used to the new layout
Ease of assembly is how we roll. Glad it's a great intro experience! Taking some time to adjust to ergo is normal. You'll get there! If you need pointers, try out our blog post 'Stagger to Ergo Typing in 10(-ish) Days'. https://blog.keeb.io/from-stagger-to-ortho-typing-in-10-days/
Keep rockin'
-Kayla at Keebio :)
A great, easy to assemble kit with lots of customization options. It's taking some getting used to if you haven't used this style before, but it's easy to learn. Keebio has amazing customer service as well.
Quality of the Iris CE is great. Building the keyboard is made incredibly easy due to the tutorial video the Keebio team put together. This is the fourth time I've ordered something through Keebio and every time the shipping speed has been insanely fast.
Awesome, we're glad you're enjoying the Iris CE after using our other boards. We've put a lot of hard work into putting together a quality product and getting out to you quickly.
It really shows that the Keebio team deeply cares about their products and their customers. The quality feels really good and it seems like there was a lot of thought put into the design. The assembly was hillariously easy because the steps were simple and the assembly guide was very well done. No prior knowledge was required. I really like the compact design and the resulting portability.
It does take some time and efford to get used to the layout, but that's to be expected. One tiny nitpick I have is that the default configuration uses the right alt key only, which on european keyboard layouts differs in functionality to left alt. This made me unable to access some shortcuts at first, but since you can easily change the layout it wasn't a big deal.
I'm very satisfied over all and happy to spend more money here in the future. :)