DS Pixel Keyboard

I backed this Kickstarter project some time ago, and I’m happy to report that I received my DS Pixel Keyboard on July 10, 2025. At first glance, the keyboard appears impressive and boasts some distinctive features. This is a premium keyboard, and unlike any keyboard in my collection

My pledge

• Limited Offer: DS Pro Keyboard

  • 75-Key Electro Capacitive Keyboard

  • 10GB of Storage

• $419 USD ($640 MSRP) = 35% OFF

• Keycap Frame

• Type-C Cable

• User Manual (NOT FOUND)

• Cleaning Cloth

• Charger (European and no adapter for North America)

Features:

• Connectivity: Wired, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0

• QMK&VIA

• 8K Polling Rate

• 4K Display

• 65W Fast Charging

• 20000 mAh Battery

• HDMI IN

• Electrostatic Capacitive Keycap

Instructional Video - Keyboard Operation Video

I’m going to work with this keyboard over the next few weeks to give myself time to become familiar with it and provide a balanced review.

Related Articles and Resources

• DS Pixel Keyboard—Breaking the Monotony of Keyboards by DSKeyboard — Kickstarter

• DS Pixel Keyboard: Keyboard Review - Dailhuku Keyboard

Other Items of Interest

• Corsair MAKR 75 Keyboard Custom Lab Edition: The starting price is $179.99, but it may range up to $368.97 depending on the options you choose. Add-ons quickly drive up the cost of this keyboard.

  • Premium full aluminum housing for added stability and heft

    • BAREBONES KIT INCLUDES

      • Rotary dial

      • PCBA stabilizers

      • Multiple sound-dampening layers

      • Polycarbonate switch plate

      • Phillips screwdriver

      • Allen wrench

      • Extra screws

      • Extra gaskets.

  • Switch Plate - Polycarbonate

    • Additional FR4 switch plate $20.00

  • Switches are an additional cost, or you can use your own

    • MLX Plasma - Linear ($34.98)

    • MLX Fusion - Tactile ($34.98)

    • MLX Quantum - Speed ($34.98)

    • MLX Pulse - Thocky ($49.98)

  • Keycaps - Choose from

    • ABS DCX Profile (Black or White): $30.00

    • PBT Double-Shot Pro OEM Profile: $40.00

      • Eclipse or Silver Sun Colour Options

    • PBT Dye-Sublimated Cherry Profile: $40.00

      • Celestial

      • Cherry Blossom

      • Dark Cherry

      • Dreamscape

      • Tigerstripe Red

      • Sci-Fi Dark

      • Sea Breeze

      • Electric Ice

      • Sunset Sonata

      • Bubblegum

  • Modules

    • LCD Module: $29.00

    • Wireless Module: $50.00

I won’t be buying this keyboard, as its differentiating features are minimal compared to other premium keyboards in my collection. You can choose the DIY Build option, and components will arrive in individual boxes, organized by build order. Build guides are included.

There is no mention of polling or scan rates, key assignment customization, or switch details such as materials, spring weights, actuation points, or total travel.

If I did decide to buy, I would choose the following configuration: