CODE ONE / LAYERS
Layers
Production updates, guides, and the reasoning behind the decisions that shape the keyboard.
UPDATE · SEP 3, 2026
Production Update: Slow and Sure
Code One production has started. Why we chose slow and sure over fast, where FCC and battery certification stand, and the road to November delivery.
UPDATE · JUL 26, 2026
Production Update: The Boards Are Real
July 2026 Code One production update: the second sample round, dye-sub PBT keycaps that unexpectedly light up, the move to Gateron Browns, and a warranty for every pre-order.
GUIDE · JUN 3, 2026
Your First Custom Keyboard: A No-Nonsense Buyer's Guide
A clear, honest walkthrough of choosing your first custom mechanical keyboard — layouts, switches, keycaps, materials, and price tiers explained.