Weekly Updates
Weekly production and development updates for the MDR Dasher keyboard.
| # | Date | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | May 17, 2026 | SPSA and OEM R3 keycaps ready, a first preview of the PCB artwork, and a new switch color direction we'd love feedback on. |
| 17 | May 10, 2026 | Short check-in. Open items from recent updates are still moving forward. |
| 16 | May 4, 2026 | Switch Live Sound Test page is live with in-browser sound demos for all five switches. New nameplate samples in. |
| 15 | Apr 26, 2026 | Accessory kit samples confirmed. Packaging print samples under review. Trackball firmware tuning underway with PixArt feedback. |
| 14 | Apr 19, 2026 | Trackball bowl T2 complete and ready for mass production. Nameplate laser engraving samples in testing. |
| 13 | Apr 12, 2026 | Trackball mold and T0 trial complete. Nameplate samples now in testing. |
| 12 | Apr 7, 2026 | PCB firmware configurator preview. Trackball in trial molding. |
| 11 | Mar 30, 2026 | Plates and middle frames in final stages. Trackball and package design in progress. |
| 10 | Mar 24, 2026 | Documentation website launched. SP SA keycaps complete. MDR switch revealed. |
| 9 | Mar 16, 2026 | Website launched with switch specs comparison. Production updates on switches and CNC parts. |
| 8 | Mar 9, 2026 | MDR Terminal rebuilt. New portal with order management, keycard login, and firmware tools. |
| 7 | Feb 22, 2026 | PledgeBox orders locked during Shopify migration. Factories reopening after Chinese New Year. |
| 6 | Feb 16, 2026 | Texture poll results with 148 responses. Confirmed direction for white and blue case finishes. |
| 5 | Feb 9, 2026 | Case mold finished, pre-CNC samples out. Vote on your preferred texture finish. |
| 4 | Feb 2, 2026 | Trackball PCB, portal software, and factory case mold progress. |
| 3 | Jan 26, 2026 | Mouse button keycap test samples received. All four custom Atomic switches revealed. |
| 2 | Jan 19, 2026 | Tooling progress on case mold, mouse button keycaps, and trackball housing. |
| 1 | Jan 12, 2026 | The 3D Customizer is live. Explore every layout, keycap profile, and nameplate option. |