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Das Keyboard 5Q: The Cloud Connected Keyboard

Das Keyboard 5Q is smart mechanical keyboard with an open API that allows each key to be color-controlled over the Internet.
Das Keyboard 5Q is smart mechanical keyboard with an open API that allows each key to be color-controlled over the Internet.
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Das Keyboard 5Q: The Cloud Connected Keyboard

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    Das Keyboard Supporter

    Support at any level is appreciated. All supporters will receive project updates.

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    I WANT DAS KEYBOARD 5Q SWAG

    Receive 4 awesome Das Keyboard 5Q stickers + a nice Das Keyboard pen. Thank you for your support in bringing it to life. We will give you regular updates on product development.

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    EARLY BIRD

    YOU SAVE $90 (RETAIL $229) You’ll receive one Das Keyboard 5Q. You are one of the first to join the revolution.

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    KICKSTARTER SPECIAL HACKER

    YOU SAVE $90 (RETAIL $249) You’ll receive one Das Keyboard 5Q. You are one of the first to join the revolution. You also get early access to the Q SDK early in November 2016

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    Pledge US$ 189 or more About CA$ 252

    KICKSTARTER SPECIAL HACKER++

    SAVE 90$ (RETAIL $279) You’ll receive one Das Keyboard 5Q. You are one of the first to join the revolution. You also get early access to the Q SDK in early November 2016. Plus, you will receive 1 set of blank translucent clear black keycaps, that is, no inscriptions are visible, they are black when LEDs are OFF, transparent when LEDs are ON. The ultimate setup for badasses.

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    Pledge US$ 270 or more About CA$ 359

    KICKSTARTER DUO PACKAGE

    SAVE $188 (RETAIL $458). You’ll receive TWO Das Keyboard 5Qs. You also get early access to the Q SDK in early November 2016. You are one of the first to join the revolution.

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    Pledge US$ 378 or more About CA$ 503

    TWO KICKSTARTER SPECIAL HACKER++

    SAVE $178 (RETAIL $556). You’ll receive TWO Das Keyboard 5Q. You also get early access to the Q SDK in early November 2016. Plus, you will receive TWO set of blank translucent clear black keycaps, that is, no inscriptions are visible, they are black when LEDs are OFF, transparent when LEDs are ON. The ultimate setup for badasses.

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    Pledge US$ 650 or more About CA$ 864

    KICKSTARTER TEAM PACKAGE

    SAVE $495 (RETAIL $1145) You’ll receive FIVE Das Keyboard 5Qs. You also get early access to the Q SDK in early November 2016. You are one of the first to join the revolution.

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    Pledge US$ 899 or more About CA$ 1,195

    EXCLUSIVE INNOVATOR / DEVELOPER PACKAGE

    Your name will be written in the Das Keyboard 5Q firmware and be visible in the 'about' menu of the Q software. You will receive an early, hand-built, keyboard with beta software [OCT 2016] and one of the first production models [DEC 2016]. Your feedback will play a role in the development of the final product and you will have the ability to start creating amazing experiences using the keyboard Q SDK.

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    Pledge US$ 109 or more About CA$ 145

    SUPER EARLY BIRD

    SAVE $120 (RETAIL $229) You’ll receive one Das Keyboard 5Q. You are one of the first to join the revolution.

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