CNC aluminium casing underpins Keychron Q10 keyboard with 75% Alice layout

The Keychron Q10 mechanical keyboard comes packed with milled aluminium chassis and a 75 per cent Alice layout. It also features Computer Numerical Control (CNC) aluminium casing, QMK/VIA compatibility, hot-swappable double-gasket mounts, etc.

The Alice Keyboard, also known as the Arisu Keyboard, is a unique keyboard layout where the board is divided along the centre, and both sides are given a slight incline in the shape of a "∧". There are two short space bars and two "B" keys on either side of the keyboard nearly usually.

It is gasket-mounted, the same as the other Q-series boards, with the switch plate on strips of squishy foam sandwiched between the top and bottom frames. The Double Gasket Design is a brand-new, cutting-edge construction in the market. To significantly minimise the sound resonance between the high-pitched sounds made by solid aluminium cases, they used silicone pads between the top and bottom cases and the gaskets on the plates. Between the switch plate and PCB is a layer of sound-absorbing foam. The stabilisers are lubricated less lightly than the switches, which are lightly lubricated.

A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine uses a computer programme to operate; it may be used for full-scale manufacturing or for prototyping. Due to its great machinability and popularity in the majority of industrial industries, aluminium is the material that is most often machined. CNC aluminium casing or aluminium alloy is 6061 is one of the most popular form of aluminium alloy with good strength to weight ratio, inherent corrosion resistance and great machinability.