Production Progress

Current production status and estimated shipping timeline for the MDR Dasher keyboard

Production Progress

EMI, ESD and EFT tests passed on September 1. The PCB is going into production, and we're aiming to ship in September with delivery around October.

94%

Overall progress · PCB in production, assembly and September shipping next

Core Components

CNC PartsComplete
100%

Next: All CNC parts in, including the blue anodized middle case

Die-cast / Panels / LayoutLocked

Next: Case direction, panels and USB-C port fit all locked in

NameplateLocked

Next: Customization closed June 7. Final nameplates follow the locked orders

PackagingFinalizing

Next: Final packaging design in progress, preview coming soon

Accessory KitComplete
100%

Next: Key puller, switch can and mouse button keycaps all in

Aluminum Travel CaseComplete
100%

Next: Production finished, included free for every backer

Keycaps & Switches

SP SA KeycapsComplete
100%

Next: Ready for packaging and assembly

OEM KeycapsComplete
100%

Next: R3 set ready. XDA orders moved to OEM for this run

SwitchesIn Production
90%

Next: All five colors approved June 21 and in production

Case

SmoothIn QC
95%

Next: Cases at the factory in QC, nearly ready

RetroIn QC
95%

Next: Textured white finish locked, cases in QC

Trackball

Trackball BowlComplete
100%

Next: T2 done and mouse button keycaps finished

PCB & FirmwareIn Production
90%

Next: EMI, ESD and EFT passed September 1. PCB in production

Last updated September 2, 2026 · More photos to follow as assembly gets going.