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.
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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:
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Redge Shepherd
Redge Shepherd
I have over 40 years of programming experience using a variety of languages over the course of my career to develop real-time solutions for real-world problems. Keyboards connect us to the world and, as a keyboard enthusiast, I am searching for the ideal keyboard.