SONOMA
Valley of the Moon
// group buy closed · in production
// PROJECT STATUS
Step 4 of 8: Manufacturing
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VALLEY OF THE MOON
Sonoma
A 65% mechanical keyboard that introduces a distinctive contrast — circular elements set into an otherwise rectangular form, guided by a minimalist, symmetrical design philosophy.
Lead designer: Beni Klein // @radkbds
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CONCEPT
FORM, FROM THE MOON.
Sonoma — from the Native American name for "valley of the moon." The name guides the form: circular geometry threaded through a strict rectangular case, multiple viewing angles refined by hand, every line earning its place.
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LAYOUTS
WK 65%. STANDARD.
Sonoma ships as a Winkey 65% — the standard. WKL isn't offered, kept off the menu to keep the price honest.
Anodized aluminum and brushed stainless.
Clean and quiet — the one that disappears into a desk.
Frosted polycarbonate — nostalgic and modern at once.
A peek at what you built every time you sit down — switches, plate, and PCB showing through.
Cream e-coat over copper.
Warm, soft-edged — easy to spend long sessions with.
Anodized red over PVD black steel.
Confident — made to be the centerpiece of the desk.
PHASES.
Sterling, Flux, Lunar, Blood Moon. Anodized aluminum or polycarbonate cases, accents in stainless steel or copper. Each colorway thought through end-to-end — case, weight, badge, accent — not just a paint job.
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DETAIL
MAGNETIC. INTERCHANGEABLE.
The rear accent locks via neodymium magnets — satisfying to install, impossible to misalign. Tested to zero rattle; tight tolerances hold acoustic isolation intact. Internal buffering absorbs metal-on-metal contact so swaps don't add wear. Change colorways without lifting a screwdriver.
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ASSEMBLY
FLEX BY DESIGN.
The gasket-mounted plate-on-PCB sandwich isn't decorative — it's tuned. Press a key and the entire assembly absorbs into the silicone gaskets, returning energy back into the typist's hand.
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MOUNTING SOLUTIONS
THREE WAYS TO MOUNT.
Three mounts in every box — O-ring, gasket-mounted plate assembly, or gaskets on a bare PCB. The same gasket set fits both the plate sandwich and the bare board, so the feel is yours to dial in. Rare flexibility for a unibody.
O-RING MOUNT
A single silicone O-ring suspends the plate off the case. The softest, bounciest mount.
PLATE MOUNT
Gaskets cushion a plate-and-PCB sandwich. Balanced flex with structure underfoot.
PCB MOUNT
Gaskets straight onto a plateless PCB. Maximum flex — direct, soft, and lightweight.
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TUNING
TWO DUROMETERS.
Silicone gasket sets in 50A (orange) and 80A (black) ship in every box. Soft cushion or firm direct — swap them like guitar strings to tune the typing feel.
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SHOWCASE
EVERY ANGLE.
A closer look across the lineup — case, weight, accent, and finish caught from every angle. Anodized aluminum, frosted polycarbonate, copper and steel, shot the way they sit on a desk.
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Spare PCBs and gasket sets so you can mix mounts, change feel, or fix it if you snap one. Available separately whenever you need.
Replacement PCB in two builds — hotswap for swap-friendly setups, solder for permanent installs. WK 65% layout to match the keyboard.
50A silicone — the softer cushion. Orange. Forgiving gasket bounce that softens bottom-out and adds rebound to the typing feel. 8 per set.
80A silicone — the firmer mount. Black. Tighter feedback with less give for typists who want the board to feel solid and direct. 8 per set.
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TECHNICAL
KNOW THE BOARD.
Dimensions, weight, mounting hardware, and what's in the box — laid out so you know exactly what you're getting before you order.
- 01CASEANODIZED ALUMINUM / POLYCARBONATE
- 02REAR ACCENTSTAINLESS STEEL / COPPER
- 03PLATEALUMINUM / FR4 / CARBON FIBER
- 04GASKETSSILICONE · 50A + 80A
- 05FEETSILICONE · BLACK OR LIGHT GRAY
- 06FORCE BREAKSPORON
- 01TYPING ANGLE6.85°
- 02WIDTH339.61mm
- 03DEPTH115.82mm
- 04TOTAL HEIGHT34.21mm
- 05FRONT HEIGHT20.89mm
- 01SONOMA CHASSISINCL. WEIGHT · REAR ACCENT · BADGE
- 02PLATEALUMINUM / FR4 / CARBON FIBER (CHOICE)
- 03SILICONE GASKETS50A ORANGE + 80A BLACK · 2 SETS
- 04SILICONE FEETBLACK OR LIGHT GRAY
- 05PCBHOTSWAP OR SOLDER
- 06DAUGHTERBOARDFOR THE PCB
- 07PORON FORCE BREAKSREAR
- 08ASSEMBLY SCREWSFULL SET
* KEYCAPS · SWITCHES · STABILIZERS — NOT INCLUDED
- 01SWITCHESMX-STYLE · 3 & 5-PIN
- 02STABILIZERSPCB-MOUNT · SCREW-IN
- 03CONNECTIONWIRED USB-C
- 04FIRMWAREQMK · VIA · VIAL
- 05POLLING RATE1000 HZ
- 06ALL LAYOUTSSOLDER & HOTSWAP
REGIONAL VENDORS (CLOSED)
The Sonoma group buy is closed. If you ordered through one of our five regional partner vendors, contact that storefront for shipping, support, and order updates.
