Key Takeaways
1. Atomic Keyboard has created a high-quality, retro-style keyboard replica from the show Severance, complete with an integrated trackball.
2. The keyboard features a solid aluminum base, weighs 7 kg, and offers three layout options: ‘Innie,’ ‘Outie,’ and ‘Dasher.’
3. The design includes a magnetically attached steel top panel that allows for easy swapping between layouts.
4. Pricing starts at $699 for early backers and goes up to $899 for the complete set, with a barebones kit available for $449.
5. Expected delivery for the keyboard is set for January 2026, with a web-based layout configurator available for customization.
Fans of the psychological thriller series Severance now have the chance to own a real-life version of the eye-catching retro-style keyboard that the Macrodata Refinement (MDR) team uses on the severed floor. This isn’t just a themed redesign of an existing item. The folks at Atomic Keyboard have created an exact replica from scratch, featuring an integrated trackball and crafted with high-quality materials and attention to detail.
Specifications and Design
The base measures a solid 22 x 9 inches and is made from CNC-machined aluminum with a steel top panel. This gives it a weight of 7 kg or 15.4 lb (that’s right!) but somehow it fits well into the retro-futuristic world of Severance. The keycaps are made from dye-sub PBT, and the switches will be MX-compatible, with the specific type being selectable after the campaign wraps up.
Layout Options
The steel top panel uses magnets for easy attachment and can be swapped out to support three different key layouts. The most faithful to the show is the ‘Innie’ layout, featuring a 50 mm trackball and a minimalist 60% key layout that notably omits the Escape, Option, and Control keys (a clever nod to the characters’ situation). The ‘Outie’ layout is more complete and practical, also including the trackball. Lastly, the Dasher layout is based on the Data General Dasher from the 1970s, which inspired the show’s designers.
The PCB is cleverly designed so you only need to add the necessary switches and keycaps when changing the top panel. A web-based layout configurator is also available, offering additional features. You can view all the detailed specifications on the Kickstarter page.
Pricing and Availability
All this comes at a price that is just as astonishing as the keyboard itself: $899 for the complete set, which includes all three layouts, panels, switches, and keycaps. However, early backers can snag it for a still-significant $699 until September 18. There’s also a barebones kit available for $449, which includes just the case and two panels.
The expected delivery date for this device is January 2026. If you’re looking for a dose of desktop nostalgia without spending too much, consider checking out the 8BitDo Retro 108 Mechanical Keyboard or the Kensington Expert Trackball. Alternatively, if you want to engage in some mysterious and significant work, you can try the Macrodata Refinement online game created by the Atomic team.
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