DCZia Mk9 Badge

**Pre-order — Badges are getting final assembly and our programmers are hard at work getting the code into shape.

The DCZia Mk9 is a fully functional 3×3 mechanical macropad badge. Nine mechanical switches, per-key RGB lighting, ambient underglow, accelerometer, SAO support, and support for QMK firmware - all in a package you can wear around your neck or set on your desk and actually use.

NOTE part of this badge is to be assembled by you - namely adding the switches and the battery box. Everything else is assembled and tested. Bring your own switches/keys if you'd like!

What's in the box

Mk9 Badge
3 AAA batteries
9 Cherry MX style key switches
9 translucent blue key caps
A SAO addon board that can support up to 3 more key switches OR an OLED display (display not included)
Lanyard
Sticker

Features

Macropad

3×3 mechanical key grid — nine fully programmable keys with translucent blue keycaps (standard MX footprint - swap them for any keycap you like)
QMK firmware support - full keymap customization, layers, macros, and more
Sits flat on a desk - includes a base so it works as an everyday macropad

Lighting

9× WS2812 addressable RGB LEDs - per-key underglow beneath each switch
6× SK6812 side-firing LEDs - mounted under the board with a diffuser for ambient light out the sides and back

Hardware

RP2040 microcontroller
3-axis accelerometer
2× SAO connectors - expand with the badge add-on ecosystem
USB-C connectivity - plug in for power and data
3× AAA battery power - run it untethered; a power switch controls battery-mode operation
Reset button + Boot button - easy firmware flashing

Firmware

Circuit Python - The firmware shipped with the badge will be CircuitPython based
Support for QMK - The hardware was designed to support easy QMK flashing so you can re-program it to be a complete QMK-based macropad. We will have instructions later.

Open Source

DCZia is committed to open source hardware and software. All design files and firmware are publicly available.

GitHub: github.com/dczia/mk9-badge
Live CAD (OnShape): View the design

Status & Shipping

PCBs at the DCZia Badge Sweatshop — July 1st
Final assembled badges in hand — July 15th
Updated photos posted — July 22nd
Orders ship — End of July

Orders shipping end of July should reach most destinations before DEF CON.

DEF CON Badge Drop

We will offer an in-person pickup at DEF CON. Please see the schedule at http://badge.life

Missed the drop? We can mail your badge or issue a full refund - your choice.

DcZia Mk9

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