![[Pre Order] Vortex Model M SSK Hotswap QMK/VIA Aluminum Keyboard Kit $320 (25% off $430 MSRP) + Shipping @ Keebzncables AU](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/57/739857.jpg?h=c04f38e2)
PSA Keebzncables has a banner saying they will be "Out of office until 24 November" so don't worry if you don't get any response before then.
25% Preorder discount ends 25th December.
Like previous NK65 Kit deals this a Preorder for a mechanical keyboard kit. Which means as written on the page this keyboard ships in Late March 2023.
"Kit" in the title means this is not a complete functioning keyboard and will require some minor assembly. It does not include switches, stabilizers, keycaps and cable.
When I add to cart shipping outside of WA added $16 which I think it quite good for a heavy aluminum keyboard kit.
I noticed a recent increase in keyboard posts and when searching for Keyboard Group Buy type deals I managed to find two Novelkeys NK65 Kit Preorder deals which seemed to be well received.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/568392
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/575717
This Vortex Model M SSK is about $50 more expensive before shipping, but it is a much larger layout (TKL) and is still on the lower priced side in terms of Group Buy's for mechanical keyboards (for those who don't know what Group Buy's are, to put it simply it is low quantity of units manufactured compared to mainstream products).
Based on the vintage Model M SSK this keyboard follows that design and aesthetic while supporting traditional Cherry MX switches.
Ordering options
(I have linked the variant which is most compatible so all you have to choose is the colour)
Colour - Choose what you want from what's shown in the image
Layout - I recommend ANSI. This is the standard in most english speaking countries. If you choose ISO you might run into keycap compatibility issues.
Spacebar - Again I recommend TKL/WK 6.25u for compatibility reasons. If you experienced enough to know what WKL 7u means then you can choose that option as it is the layout the original IBM Model M SSK used.
Kit Contents
(Kit includes everything you need except switches, stabilizers, keycaps and cable. It even includes a protective carry case. The only reason to buy Add-ons is if you want a metal plate (aluminum or brass), solder PCB, or extra pieces that are already included in the kit)
Aluminum Badge x 2 (Vortex Logo And "VTK") **Additional badge - "VTK" is only included in preorders *
1 x Top And Bottom Case (Case material is Aluminum)
1 x FR-4 Plate
1 x Hot-swap PCB
1 x USB Daughter Board
Plate Foam: 3mm x2 (Main PCB And F-row)
Poron switch Pad: 0.5mm x2 (Main PCB And F-row)
Bottom Case Sound-dampening Foam: 3mm x1 (Main PCB)
1 x Gasket Set
1 x M3 Screw Set
1 x Rubber Feet Set
1 x Carrying Case
For similar price I would recommend Zoom TKL which is group buy at the moment.