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TLDR

Official CAD design files for over 100 Keychron keyboard and mouse models, for modders building custom cases and accessories.

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  root((Keychron CAD))
    What it does
      Official hardware CAD files
      STEP DXF DWG PDF formats
      Covers 100+ models
    Contents
      Case and plate files
      Full model assemblies
      Stabilizer geometry
    Use cases
      Custom case design
      3D printing accessories
      Hardware study
    Audience
      Keyboard modders
      Hardware designers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Design a custom case or plate for a specific Keychron keyboard model

USE CASE 2

3D print accurate accessories using real production geometry instead of guessed dimensions

USE CASE 3

Study how a real consumer keyboard product is structured for hardware design research

What is it built with?

STEPDXFDWG

How does it compare?

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LanguageCSSPython
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity2/52/53/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires CAD software capable of opening STEP, DXF, or DWG files.

Personal, educational, and accessory-design use is allowed, but copying and selling Keychron's own keyboards or mice is not.

In plain English

Keychron Keyboards Hardware Design is a repository of official industrial design files for Keychron keyboards and mice. It contains CAD assets, specifically files in STEP, DXF, DWG, and PDF formats, for over 100 device models across multiple keyboard and mouse product lines. The problem it solves is access. Keyboard enthusiasts, modders, and hardware designers who want to create custom cases, plates, or compatible accessories for Keychron keyboards previously had no official source of accurate dimensions and geometry. This repository gives them the real production-grade files to work from rather than guessing or reverse-engineering physical units. What is inside: the files are organized by series, covering keyboard lines such as Q, Q Pro, Q HE, Q Max, K Pro, K Max, K HE, V Max, and others, as well as shell and full-model files for M and G series mice. Each product folder typically includes case files, plate files, full model assemblies, and stabilizer geometry. The README notes over 135 device models and 734 or more design files. The license is source-available rather than fully open source. Personal use and educational use are permitted. You may also design and sell original compatible accessories and add-ons. What is not allowed is copying and selling Keychron keyboards or mice themselves, or using Keychron trademarks as your own branding. You would use this if you are a keyboard modder who wants to design a custom plate or case for a specific Keychron model, a 3D printing hobbyist who wants accurate geometry, or a hardware designer studying how a real consumer keyboard product is structured. The full README is longer than what was provided.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Which CAD file do I need to design a custom plate for a Keychron Q1
Prompt 2
Explain the difference between the case, plate, and stabilizer files in this repo
Prompt 3
How do I open a STEP file to design a compatible add-on accessory
Prompt 4
What is and isn't allowed under Keychron's source-available license

Frequently asked questions

What is keychron-keyboards-hardware-design?

Official CAD design files for over 100 Keychron keyboard and mouse models, for modders building custom cases and accessories.

What license does keychron-keyboards-hardware-design use?

Personal, educational, and accessory-design use is allowed, but copying and selling Keychron's own keyboards or mice is not.

How hard is keychron-keyboards-hardware-design to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is keychron-keyboards-hardware-design for?

Mainly designer.

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