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KARA

RW-KARA-A-NOCT-0352

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EDITION

ENCLOSURES ARE IN OUR WAREHOUSE - AWAITING PCB'S WHICH ARE COMPLETE AROUND MAY 2023. Shipping when PCBs arrive.  

KARA does NOT include switches, stabilisers and keycaps. 


KARA KEYBOARD

KARA, our newest 60% keyboard offering, with MUTE mounting technology, is an accessible design derived from the M60-A. Injection moulded in high-quality ABS, KARA embodies a retro-modern aesthetic and an infusion of tasteful nostalgia into any setup.


KARA has been engineered with considered attention to detail, improving on design and standing as our most significant release to date. Featuring the distinctive RAMA WORKS® form factor, every component has been created from scratch and refined through iteration to create a completely unique product. 


Materials were thoughtfully chosen with performance, quality and tactile feel in mind. Trials with various material composites determined the ABS housing and PC plate. ABS was chosen conclusively due to the flexible properties and minimal warping, allowing for a better assembly experience by providing an allowance for comfortable interlocking of parts. The more rigid material properties of the PC plate specifically accompany the MUTE mount, providing a dynamic yet stable typing experience. 

Aluminium plates are also available as an additional add-on. 


The MUTE mount is translucent for better RGB light diffusion and is complemented with our latest white PCB for harmonious illuminated colour distribution throughout the plates and switches. 


SOLDERLESS & PER SWITCH RGB
To provide the best end-user experience available, the KARA PCB features a hot-swap PCB that requires no soldering to construct with any Cherry MX-compatible switches. KARA offers a USB-C connection attached to the USB Extension PCB. There will be additional PCBs also available for individual sale. The board includes per-switch RGB LEDs surface-mounted under the PCB, which require no installation. 


RAMA WORKS® MUTE
KARA features our updated mounting technology, MUTE — engineered for a responsive typing feedback experience and dampened sound signature. MUTE is made from non-conductive silicone, which isolates the plate inside the enclosure and provides a unique typing experience. 


COLOURS
ICED / MOON / NOCT / SOYA / AZUR / HAZE

https://rama.works/kara-colors


MAKE IT YOUR OWN
KARA is available in translucent and opaque housings, with the additional variety of translucent plate colours and materials, which you can mix & match. KARA comes with new possibilities for colour choices and combinations — match the backplate with your selected keyset, or combine opaque and translucent finishes for distinctive contrast in current and future releases. 

Add your own MX switches and compatible keycaps and stylise it to your liking!

Keycaps and Switches are shown for demonstrative purposes only and are not included with the KARA


GO HEAVIER
There is also an optional interior weight for extra heft and resonance. The optional interior weight is a bead-blasted brass weight with PVD coating.


DAMPENER
The optional interior dampener is a moulded silicone insert that absorbs the sound inside the keyboard for an adjusted acoustic signature.


RW FT MX-X T10 A FASTENERS
KARA utilises our custom fasteners. You’ll only need one tool, a Torx T10 driver (included), to assemble and disassemble most of the keyboard, except for the CSK screws in the plate, which use a T6 driver (included).


KEY FEATURES
8.0°  ergonomic angle
In-Switch RGB LED
Cross-compatibility with our existing internal weight and damper

BUILT WEIGHT
Base: 680g approx
With Internal Dampener: 800g approx
With Internal Weight: 1,510g approx

 

Product Name:

KARA

Part Number:

RW-KARA-A

Specifications:

Layout: HHKB
Requires 1 x 7U & 2x 2U Stabilisers

Material:

Injection-Moulded Polycarbonate

Pre-Order

Shipping will commence when manufacturing/assembly has been completed.

Keycaps, Switches & Stabilisers

Please note that keycaps, switches & stabilisers are not included and are rendered with the keyboard for artistic purposes only.

Injection Moulding

This product uses an injection moulding process and is subject to certain characteristics. To find out more, please see here.

Colour Accuracy

The images provided are renders and the final product may differ in colour from the images shown, due to manufacturing process and how images are presented to our viewers (through different displays and perception).

KARA


KARA, our newest 60% keyboard offering, with MUTE mounting technology, is an accessible design derived from the M60-A. Injection moulded in high quality ABS, KARA embodies a retro-modern aesthetic and an infusion of tasteful nostalgia into any setup.


KARA has been engineered with considered attention to detail, improving on design and standing as our most significant release to date. Featuring the distinctive RAMA WORKS® form factor, every component has been created from scratch and refined through iteration to create a completely unique product. 

Materials were thoughtfully chosen with performance, quality and tactile feel in mind. Trials with various material composites determined the ABS housing and PC plate. ABS was chosen conclusively due to the flexible properties and minimal warping, allowing for a better assembly experience, by providing an allowance for comfortable interlocking of parts. The more rigid material properties of the PC plate specifically accompanies the MUTE mount, providing a dynamic yet stable typing experience.


Aluminium plates are also available as an additional add-on

The MUTE mount is translucent for better RGB light diffusion and is complemented with our latest white PCB for harmonious illuminated colour distribution throughout the plates and switches. 

KARA uses the same PCB design as the M60-A, but features a new white colourway in the KARA edition. The KARA has USB-C, RGB lighting and real-time programming with VIA.


SOLDERLESS & PER SWITCH RGB


In an effort to provide the best end-user experience available, the KARA PCB features a hotswap PCB that requires no soldering to construct with any Cherry MX-compatible switches. KARA offers a USB-C connection attached to the USB Extension PCB. There will be additional PCBs also available for individual sale. The board includes per-switch RGB LEDs surface-mounted under the PCB, which require no installation.

RAMA WORKS® MUTE


KARA features our updated mounting technology, MUTE — engineered for a responsive typing feedback experience and dampened sound signature. MUTE is made from non-conductive silicone, which isolates the plate inside the enclosure and provides a unique typing experience. 

SEQ1 COLOURS


ICED
MOON
NOCT
SOYA
AZUR
HAZE

SEQ2 COLOURS


MINT
BYTE
MILK
ICED
MUSK
PUFF
MOMO
TANG
NOCT

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

KARA is available in translucent and opaque housings, with the additional variety of translucent plate colours and materials, which you can mix & match. KARA comes with new possibilities for colour choices and combinations — match the backplate with your selected keyset, or combine opaque and translucent finishes for distinctive contrast in current and future releases. 

Add your own MX switches and compatible keycaps and stylise it to your liking!

Keycaps and Switches are shown for demonstrative purposes only and are not included with the KARA


GO HEAVIER


There is also an optional interior weight for extra heft and resonance. The optional interior weight is a bead blasted brass weight which has been PVD coated. 

DAMPENER


The optional interior dampener is a moulded silicone insert which absorbs the sound inside the keyboard for an adjusted acoustic signature.

RW FT MX-X T10 A FASTENERS & CUSTOM MADE INSERTS

KARA utilises our custom fasteners. You’ll only need one tool, a Torx T10 driver (included), to assemble and disassemble most of the keyboard. Except for the CSK screws in the plate which uses a T6 driver (included).


KARA makes use of our 15 available custom-made metal inserts. Unlike traditional inserts, these fit with the mounting boss in its entirety and removes strain from the enclosure — giving you the confidence to disassemble the board as many times as you wish!


KEY FEATURES
8.0° ergonomic angle
In-Switch RGB LED
Cross compatibility with our existing internal weight and damper
PCB compatible with VIA Configurator and QMK
PCB design the same as the M60-A


BUILT WEIGHT
Base: 680g approx
With Internal Dampener: 800g approx
With Internal Weight: 1,510g approx

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