[GB]Space80: Apollo’s Cyber Armor

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Timeline

GB starts:  Sept. 23, 7:00 PM ET
GB Format: GB will be open until  Oct. 20, may be ended early if orders reach production capacity.
GB Fulfillment: Start fulfilling 6months after GB ends.

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Introduction

Hello, everyone! Time has flown by quietly—it's been four years since Graystudio's first 80% layout creation, Space80: Apollo, made its debut.

During this time, the custom mechanical keyboard world has evolved continuously, and we've grown alongside it through steady reflection and improvement.

Today, with deep respect and excitement, we're thrilled to present this timely gift to you all: Space80: Apollo's Cyber Armour.

Summary

Case Material: The case is made of 6063 custom-CNC aluminum with the surface option of anodization, or powder coating; PVD Stainless Steel bottom weight, rear decoration bar, and front badge.

Layouts: WK/WKL

Front Height: 19.85mm. Effective Keyboard Height: 25.20mm

Width: about 368.60mm

Typing Angle: 7°

Mounting: Spring Gasket with wave springs & silicone sleeves

PCB: 1.2mm thick PCB Motherboard with Magnetic Daughterboard. Hot Swap. No Flex cuts. ESD protection. Badge LED, underglow LED. Support QMK & VIAL.

Plate Materials: Aluminum (anodizing black), Carbon Fiber, FR4, Polycarbonate

Design Elements

We recognize the special place Space80: Apollo holds in your hearts. When developing Cyber Armour, we remained faithful to that initial sense of wonder.

In our design approach, we embraced restraint and continuity, preserving what makes Space80 R1 itself—the essential character that defines its soul.

The iconic lunar-crater bulge on the front—that unique visual signature—remains exactly as it wasThe carefully balanced proportions on the side, with their harmonious lines and powerful presence, have been preserved with precision.The weight's size and layout remain unchanged, preserving that familiar sense of steady poise.

Design Updates from R1

While preserving these classic elements, we've introduced several subtle improvements based on our experience with Space80: ACA—all designed to enhance your overall experience.

1. We've upgraded the PCB connection with a split magnetic daughterboard design, making inner frame attachment simpler and more intuitive.

2. We've improved light control by integrating a dedicated LED PCB into the CNC Polycarbonate middle piece, complemented by a light-blocking silicone bottom pad.

3. For a more refined user experience, we've replaced the top and bottom case fasteners with 6 sets of ball catches, creating smoother and more consistent opening and closing.

4. To deliver a softer, more responsive typing experience, we've equipped the inner frame with a Spring Gasket System that combines wave springs with silicone gasket sleeves.

5. The badge and bottom weight now feature mirror-finish stainless steel with PVD coating. We've also added a decorative bar to the keyboard's rear, crafted using sandblasted stainless steel with PVD technology—introducing a touch of understated elegance to the design.

6. Each keyboard comes with a special SP80 ACA identity card—a thoughtful keepsake to commemorate this journey.Prototype Pictures 

1x Package Includes all the follows

1x Case 
1x Plate（FR4 or PC  or Alu or CF）
1x Set of gaskets
1x Case Feet
1x Required Screws
1x PCB (1.2mm,Non-flex-cuts,Hot swap)
1x Poron vibration reduction plate foam（3.5mm）
1x ixPE PCB foam（0.5mm）
1x Silicone bottom pad
1x Updated screwdriver (Graystudio brand)
1x tweezer (always test the PCB before soldering!)
Extra Screws, rubber feet, some backup SMD LED

QC standard

1.Product appearance: no scratches, bumps or defects larger than 1*1mm on the outer surface of the kit (the outer surface is the up and down, left and right, back and forth six outer surfaces after assembly);
2.Function: the keyboard function is intact, no use problem;
3.Structure: The keyboard structure is in good condition under the assembly state, without any problems affecting the installation.

Defects that may occur but are within acceptable limits

1.Defects that do not affect the use: hanging point of the anode hanger, slight CNC cutting lines, internal scratches;
2.Appearance defects in tool parts, such as a bruised screwdriver.