Cerberus
By choosing build-your-own color, you run the risk of B stock parts arriving for parts with customized colors, and having to wait extra time for us to sort it out with our manufacturing partners. While we hope to avoid this situation, and hope to have extra parts as a buffer, but this could still delay your order by months.
Additionally, E-white and brass selections are subject to upcharges.
You can check out our customization form here before proceeding with your purchase.
Additional Information
The Demonic version features PVD black steel sides and back weights. It is limited to 25 units worldwide.
Wireless versions will come with a battery.
Individual parts can be customized through the purchase of addons or by selecting the build-your-own-option.
Worldwide Proxies
- UK - Prototypist
- OCE - KeebzNCables
- KR - SwagKeys
- EU - KEYGEM
- LATAM - LatamKeys
- CN - zFrontier
- SG - Ktechs
Into the depths...
This FRL TKL designed by Upas is themed after the three-headed hound that guards the gates of Hades. Cerberus won’t be here forever though, the group buy closes on November 19th.
Like the creature it is named after, the design of the Cerberus keyboard revolves around 3 major points of interest. An intricately engraved crest, three heads with glowing eyes, and removeable sides that can be swapped out for a different color. Each of these come together to create a keyboard that allows for customization, staying true to the theme.
Mounting Style
The Cerberus uses a single-sided gasket mount, just like our Brutal V2 keyboards. This means the plate makes contact with gaskets on the bottom case, and the actual case itself at the top. The result is a keyboard that mimics the classic sound profile of top mount, with a softer feel found in gasket mounts. Custom POM alignment pins are also used to help make assembly as easy as possible.
To customize your typing experience even further, force break gaskets slots are designed into the case. These slots can be used to install optional small gaskets that can help soften the typing feel and sound.
Wireless Enabled
Cerberus is designed with wireless in mind. Opt for the wireless kit to receive a ZMK powered PCB and battery that slots into the bottom case. Alternatively, you can choose a standard wired PCB. To learn more about ZMK, check out our recent blogpost.
Thoughtful Design
Details matter- and for Cerberus there were many small design decisions that helped form its identity. From extending the case slightly over the centered USB-C port to help hide the metal seen on cables, to using form fitting and easily removeable feet to keep the aesthetic clean, Cerberus is the product of several iterations and rounds of testing.
Specs
- FRL TKL Layout
- QMK/VIA (wired) or ZMK (wireless) powered
- ~17.75mm front height
- 6.5° typing angle
- Internal brass weight
- ~1.5KG built with PC plate, aluminum sides, and brass bottom weights
- ~1.4KG built with aluminum plate, sides, and bottom weights
- Single-sided gasket mount
- S1 daughterboard
- Programmable RGB eyes
Options
- Choice of wired solder, wired hotswap, and wireless hotswap PCB
- WK or WKL
- Eight set colorways
- Build-your-own option (with upcharge)
In the box
- Keyboard case in configuration chosen
- Black Anodized Aluminum Plate
- Alignment pins
- PCB of your choice
- USB-C daughterboard
- RGB eyes daughterboard
- Foam insulator for RGB eyes
- Molex cables for assembly
- Screws for assembly
- Gaskets
- Carrying case
- Feet
- Microfiber cloth
- 500mAh battery (wireless only)
Cerberus Colorways
Hades
- Anodized black top and bottom
- Anodized burgundy sides and crest
- Anodized dark gold weights
Persephone
- E-White top and bottom
- Anodized rose gold sides and crest
- Anodized silver weights
Pluto
- Anodized blue-purple top and bottom
- Anodized gray sides and crest
- Anodized dark grey weights
The Depths
- Anodized navy top and bottom
- Anodized light blue sides and crest
- Anodized silver weights
Designer's Choice
- Anodized dark gray top and bottom
- Anodized lilac sides sides and crest
- Anodized silver weights
Ectoplasmic
- Anodized dark gray top and bottom
- Anodized ecto green sides and crest
- Anodized black weights
Sleepy Hollow
- Anodized forest green top and bottom
- Sandblasted brass sides and weights
- Anodized dark gold crest
Demonic
- Anodized black top and bottom
- PVD black steel sides
- Anodized black crest
- PVD black steel weights
Limited quantity available
Hades
- Anodized black top and bottom
- Anodized burgundy sides and crest
- Anodized dark gold weights
Persephone
- E-White top and bottom
- Anodized rose gold sides and crest
- Anodized silver weights
Pluto
- Anodized blue-purple top and bottom
- Anodized gray sides and crest
- Anodized dark grey weights
The Depths
- Anodized navy top and bottom
- Anodized light blue sides and crest
- Anodized silver weights
Designer's Choice
- Anodized dark gray top and bottom
- Anodized lilac sides sides and crest
- Anodized silver weights
Ectoplasmic
- Anodized dark gray top and bottom
- Anodized ecto green sides and crest
- Anodized black weights
Sleepy Hollow
- Anodized forest green top and bottom
- Sandblasted brass sides and weights
- Anodized dark gold crest
Demonic
- Anodized black top and bottom
- PVD black steel sides
- Anodized black crest
- PVD black steel weights
Limited quantity available
Why is this priced the way it is?
Cerberus, like many of our more premium keyboards we run, are made through small batch manufacturing. This means that due to the limited amount of keyboards we get made, prices end up being higher. This, combined with complex assembly found on lots of our boards and hand QC'ing in our stateside facility means we might not be able to offer prices as low as other options you see. We strongly feel the time and effort we put into our designs makes it worth it.
Thank you for considering our projects- it means we can continue trying new things and keep designing great boards for the custom mechanical keyboard hobby.
Group Buy Disclaimer
This is a Group Buy, and Group Buy terms and conditions apply. The estimated date of delivery is just that - an estimate. Delays and setbacks may occur. Upon purchase, you will be charged immediately. And by purchasing this item, you acknowledge everything stated above. For cancellations and refunds, please refer to our FAQs. ETA Q2 2025.
Quality and Content Disclaimer
A Stock units should not have any external scratches or egregious marks seen when built. Any internal flaws and marks (including hook marks) that are not seen when built do not constitute a B Stock unit.
Screw holes are not fully anodized or coated, and small marks near the hole opening might be present.
When raw or thinly coated, brass will oxidize and patina naturally. Small blemishes and discolorations may be visible.
Colors in the final product may vary since renders are done under idealistic artificial lighting.
We use photos of our products in hand when possible to show how they look in realistic situations. Sometimes the product might look different within the same listing- this is generally caused by different lighting conditions. When possible, we try to use different lighting conditions to show what the product might look like in different scenarios.