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Check out the CK980 - A modern take on the classic FC980C keyboard. Available in MX and EC (Naevy + DynaPak) configurations. A fantastic kit to start your foray into electrocapacitive (EC) switches!
Check out the CK980 - A modern take on the classic FC980C keyboard. Available in MX and EC (Naevy + DynaPak) configurations. A fantastic kit to start your foray into electrocapacitive (EC) switches!
CK980C Keyboard Kit

CK980C Keyboard Kit

$499.99 CAD - $549.99 CAD
$499.99 CAD
$499.99 CAD - $549.99 CAD
$499.99 CAD
by AKB
Colorway: Black
Kitting Content

MX Kitting Info

  • Hotswap MX PCB
  • Universal 1.5mm Alu Plate

OEM Topre Kitting Info

  • EC PCB
  • Choice of 1.2mm Brass Plate

Naevies Kitting Info

  • EC PCB
  • Fixed 1.5mm Alu Plate

In the box

  • Alu Top Case
  • Alu Bottom Case
  • Alu Gasket Brace
  • Alu Accent
  • Brass Internal Weight
  • Plate (See above), threaded
  • PCB (See above)
  • USB 3.0 Hub + JST Cable
  • Gaskets
  • Light Pipes
  • O-rings (for light pipes)
  • Sticker
  • Hardware
  • Cloth
  • Carry Case
Specs
  • EC & MX PCBs will be offered
  • 6° typing angle
  • Internal weight
  • External accent piece
  • Gasket mount
  • USB 3.0 hub
EC Building Requirements & Info

We will have different build packs available during the GB to make sourcing parts as easy as possible. Please refer to the following information when planning your build:

OEM Topre Version

  • 1.2mm threaded brass plate included
  • EC PCB included
  • Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
  • Supports OEM parts such as DynaCaps, KLS, Deskeys, and true OEM Topre parts [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
  • OEM compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]

Naevy Topre Version

  • 1.5mm threaded aluminum plate included
  • EC PCB included
  • Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
  • Supports Naevy EC switches [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
  • MX compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
DynaCap Info

The DynaCap kit is available here and comes with the following parts (enough for a full CK980C build)

  • 1u Sliders - 98
  • 2u Sliders + Wires - 5
  • 1u Housings - 98
  • 2u Housings - 5
  • Stab Housings + Stems - 2
  • 6u Spacebar Wire - 1
  • 7u Spacebar Wire - 1
  • Uncoated Springs - 1
  • Dome strips (6 per strip) - 17
  • Silencing Rings packs - 1
  • Gaskets - 1

Dome Weights

  • Light - 35g
  • Medium - 45g
  • Heavy - 55g

Addons and extra parts available here!
Dynacap Kit available here!

CK980C by CannonKeys

Group Buy open now! Available until September 28, 2025. ETA Q3 2026.

Designed to be EC first, the CK980C is an in-house designed take on the classic FC980C electrocapacitive keyboard. Featuring a modernized isolated gasket mount, MX and EC compatibility, USB 3.0 hub, and much more.

LightningXI Build Stream

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LightningXI Sound Test

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Let's make Topre approachable

Traditionally, Topre keyboard builds have been difficult due to all the extra parts needed. With CK980C, we want to make it as simple as possible to source parts.

We will be offering multiple different part packs to assist with builds, including a special DynaCap kit.

Build Requirements

MX Version

MX Version

  • 1.5mm aluminum plate
  • Hotswap MX PCB
  • Supports MX switches [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
  • MX compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
OEM Topre Version

OEM Topre Version

  • 1.2mm threaded brass plate included
  • EC PCB included
  • Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
  • Supports OEM parts such as DynaCap, KLS, Deskeys, and true OEM Topre parts [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
  • OEM compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
Naevy Version

Naevy Version

  • 1.5mm threaded aluminum plate included
  • EC PCB included
  • Standoffs and/or screws for assembly included
  • Supports Naevy EC switches [NOT included in the keyboard kit]
  • MX compatible stabilizers required [NOT included in the keyboard kit]

DynaCap EC Kit Contents

Naevy EC Switches

DynaCap Housing

DynaCap Slider

Light DynaCap Domes

Medium DynaCap Domes

Heavy DynaCap Domes

Innovative Mounting

Most EC boards use tray or top mount, but we wanted to do something new. In addition to the classic top mount, CK980C also uses an upgraded version of gasket sandwich mount. To learn more about this innovative implementation of gasket mount, check out the IC on GeekHack.

Learn about the mount here

1.2mm Brass Plate Layouts (OEM Topre)

FC980C (6U)

FC980C ISO (6U)

FC980C Split Backspace (6U)

7U Bottom Row, ANSI, Full Backspace

1.5mm Alu Plate Layouts (MX & Naevy)

FC980C ANSI Fixed (6U) (Kitted with Naevy boards)

Universal (Kitted with MX boards)

PCB Layouts

EC PCB

Hotswap MX PCB

Solder MX PCB