Layers
Production updates, guides, and the reasoning behind the decisions that shape the keyboard.
Production Update: Final Firmware and an FCC ID
Code One production update for October 2026. Final firmware received, FCC ID 2BYTV-C1 issued in our name, battery safety documents in, mainboards next, and the new December delivery window.
What the Symbols on the Back of a Keyboard Mean
FCC, CE, IC, the crossed-out bin, China's "10" circle, Japan's Giteki mark and the ID numbers on the back of a keyboard, explained in plain language.
Spicy Pillows, and How We Think About the Battery
Why lithium batteries swell, why a keyboard left plugged in for years is a real risk case, and how Code One's battery and charging design handles it.
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.
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.
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.