Soleil

Soleil

POWERED

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NATURE

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SOLEIL

CannonKeys x Gondolindrim

A beautiful solar powered wireless mechanical keyboard.

SOLEIL

CannonKeys x Gondolindrim

A beautiful solar powered wireless mechanical keyboard.

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Leave your wires behind

Soleil is not only powered by the sun, but also by the ambient light in your surroundings.

With no light at all, we expect the hyper efficient Soleil to last up to 10 months of normal use. With just a touch of ambient light to supplement the charge, we expect this to surpass 12 months of use.

Soleil is not only designed for today, but also for the future.

Attention to detail

Like the functionality found within the board, the case design pulls inspiration from nature. Natural wood enveloped by precision milled aluminum to complete a modern aesthetic that can fit into any desk setup.

We didn't stop there though- Soleil was designed for longevity, with most of the wooden pieces fitting into the keyboard without the need for screws directly threading into the wood. A striking balance of both form and function. 

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Every Surface

No surface was overlooked with designing Soleil. The front features the same bloom seen on the side to ensure every angle of the keyboard showcases the vision behind the design.

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Front and Center

Wood is right at the center of the Soleil, with accents containing the power center of the keyboard.

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Intentional Design

For Soleil, we have opted for wooden accents externally and internally to keep the weight low and carry the natural theme throughout the board.

The result is a lower weight keyboard, perfect for bringing with you on the go thanks to the 10+ month battery life.

configurations

Black Walnut

Anodized black chassis with walnut accents

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White Maple

E-White chassis with maple accents

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In addition to white and black, we are also considering a forest green colorway that would pair well with both walnut and maple. If you're interested in somethinig like this, let us know in the interest check below.

Interest Check Form

Specifications

Estimated Battery Life: 10 months with normal use
Estimated Battery Life (with ambient light): 12+ months
Unbuilt Weight:
Aprx 1170g (2.6lbs)
Fully Built Weight: Aprx 1900g (4.2lbs)
Typing Angle: 
Front Height: 20mm (~24mm to spacebar)
Chassis Material: CNC Aluminum
Chassis Colors: Anodized Black or E-White
Accent Material: Walnut or Maple
Layout: F13 TKL
Mounting Style: Top Mount
Firmware: ZMK & ZMK Studio
Power Source: USB-C & Solar Panel

Content and Reviews

We plan on sending out Soleil prototypes to content creators and enthusiasts inside and outside of the mechanical keyboard hobby. Be on the lookout for stream notifications from your favorite creators. We'll populate this space with their thoughts and videos as we get them!

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Coming Soon to Cannonkeys

Soleil is coming soon to CannonKeys, and will be sold through a group buy. Our goal is to have the keyboard start at $450 or less- the more interest we get, the lower we can price the board.

We are still looking for help deciding what will be available with the keyboard. Looking for a different wood option? Got a case color in mind? Let us know in the form to the right.

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Leave your wires behind

Soleil is not only powered by the sun, but also by the ambient light in your surroundings.

With no light at all, we expect the hyper efficient Soleil to last up to 10 months of normal use. With just a touch of ambient light to supplement the charge, we expect this to surpass 12 months of use.

Soleil is not only designed for today, but also for the future.

DSC02718.jpg__PID:5858c164-bf5a-4795-a2b6-cac1de9f957a

Attention to detail

Like the functionality found within the board, the case design pulls inspiration from nature. Natural wood enveloped by precision milled aluminum to complete a modern aesthetic that can fit into any desk setup.

We didn't stop there though- Soleil was designed for longevity, with most of the wooden pieces fitting into the keyboard without the need for screws directly threading into the wood. A striking balance of both form and function. 

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Every Surface

No surface was overlooked with designing Soleil. The front features the same bloom seen on the side to ensure every angle of the keyboard showcases the vision behind the design.

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Front and Center

Wood is right at the center of the Soleil, with accents containing the power center of the keyboard.

DSC02726.jpg__PID:e959fec9-dec7-4aa0-a08e-0c29fce4fb93

Intentional Design

For Soleil, we have opted for wooden accents externally and internally to keep the weight low and carry the natural theme throughout the board.

The result is a lower weight keyboard, perfect for bringing with you on the go thanks to the 10+ month battery life.

configurations

Black Walnut

Anodized black chassis with walnut accents

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White Maple

E-White chassis with maple accents

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In addition to white and black, we are also considering a forest green colorway that would pair well with both walnut and maple. If you're interested in somethinig like this, let us know in the interest check below.

Interest Check Form

Specifications

Estimated Battery Life: 10 months with normal use
Estimated Battery Life (with ambient light): 12+ months
Unbuilt Weight:
Aprx 1170g (2.6lbs)
Fully Built Weight: Aprx 1900g (4.2lbs)
Typing Angle: 
Front Height: 20mm (~24mm to spacebar)
Chassis Material: CNC Aluminum
Chassis Colors: Anodized Black or E-White
Accent Material: Walnut or Maple
Layout: F13 TKL
Mounting Style: Top Mount
Firmware: ZMK & ZMK Studio
Power Source: USB-C & Solar Panel

Content and Reviews

We plan on sending out Soleil prototypes to content creators and enthusiasts inside and outside of the mechanical keyboard hobby. Be on the lookout for stream notifications from your favorite creators. We'll populate this space with their thoughts and videos as we get them!

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Coming Soon to Cannonkeys

Soleil is coming soon to CannonKeys, and will be sold through a group buy. Our goal is to have the keyboard start at $450 or less- the more interest we get, the lower we can price the board.

We are still looking for help deciding what will be available with the keyboard. Looking for a different wood option? Got a case color in mind? Let us know in the form to the right.

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