DCZia Mk9 Badge

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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.