Weekly Updates

Weekly production and development updates for the MDR Dasher keyboard.

#DateHighlights
33Sep 23, 2026Order emails, shipping address confirmation, certification lab photos and packaging test findings.
32Sep 2, 2026EMI, ESD and EFT tests all passed on September 1. PCB going into production, aiming to ship in September with delivery around October, address confirmation email coming in the next few days.
31Aug 26, 2026A new shipping address confirmation step is coming in the next few days, with instructions shared in a separate update or by email.
30Aug 16, 2026SGS pre-test results, packaging design, final address confirmation, and first-batch shipping still targeted for September.
29Aug 9, 2026A brief check-in on certification, packaging, and the remaining finishing details.
28Jul 27, 2026Deskmat photos, trackball status, and shipping is still scheduled for September.
27Jul 20, 2026The keyboard cases are in QC, certification is underway, and we are sharing photos from our factory visit and OEM assembly sample.
26Jul 12, 2026XDA is being replaced with OEM for this production run, while OEM and SA orders are unchanged.
25Jul 5, 2026Aluminum travel case, switch can, trackball mouse button keycaps, and key puller samples in. Packaging design underway.
24Jun 28, 2026Working closely with our suppliers to keep the remaining production items moving toward assembly.
23Jun 21, 2026All five switch colors finished sampling and are confirmed for production.
22Jun 15, 2026Switch color matching, Retro case texture, CNC components, PCB certification testing, aluminum travel case design, and the current working timeline.
21Jun 7, 2026Final lock-in reminder: if a portal change saves successfully, it has been recorded. Configuration and nameplate changes close on June 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
20May 31, 2026Everything else is on track. The keyboard port is moving back to USB-C with a sourced panel-mount connector, the retro case finish is confirmed as textured white, and nameplate customization is extended to June 7, 2026.
19May 24, 2026Some retro panel samples arrived, including a cream-yellow aging-reference direction. Five switch color directions heading to sampling, and portal changes should be confirmed by email.
18May 17, 2026SPSA and OEM R3 keycaps ready, a first preview of the PCB artwork, and a new switch color direction we'd love feedback on.
17May 10, 2026Short check-in. Open items from recent updates are still moving forward.
16May 4, 2026Switch Live Sound Test page is live with in-browser sound demos for all five switches. New nameplate samples in.
15Apr 26, 2026Accessory kit samples confirmed. Packaging print samples under review. Trackball firmware tuning underway with PixArt feedback.
14Apr 19, 2026Trackball bowl T2 complete and ready for mass production. Nameplate laser engraving samples in testing.
13Apr 12, 2026Trackball mold and T0 trial complete. Nameplate samples now in testing.
12Apr 7, 2026PCB firmware configurator preview. Trackball in trial molding.
11Mar 30, 2026Plates and middle frames in final stages. Trackball and package design in progress.
10Mar 24, 2026Documentation website launched. SP SA keycaps complete. MDR switch revealed.
9Mar 16, 2026Website launched with switch specs comparison. Production updates on switches and CNC parts.
8Mar 9, 2026MDR Terminal rebuilt. New portal with order management, keycard login, and firmware tools.
7Feb 22, 2026PledgeBox orders locked during Shopify migration. Factories reopening after Chinese New Year.
6Feb 16, 2026Texture poll results with 148 responses. Confirmed direction for white and blue case finishes.
5Feb 9, 2026Case mold finished, pre-CNC samples out. Vote on your preferred texture finish.
4Feb 2, 2026Trackball PCB, portal software, and factory case mold progress.
3Jan 26, 2026Mouse button keycap test samples received. All four custom Atomic switches revealed.
2Jan 19, 2026Tooling progress on case mold, mouse button keycaps, and trackball housing.
1Jan 12, 2026The 3D Customizer is live. Explore every layout, keycap profile, and nameplate option.

Production Progress

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

Weekly Update #33

Order emails, shipping address confirmation, certification lab photos and packaging test findings.