DCZia Mk9 Badge

Pre-order — PCBs have just arrived. Photos shown are CAD renders; the final badge is black PCB with white lettering - the render color is not accurate. Final assembled badge photos will be posted mid-July once we have hardware in hand. Software and CAD are still being finalized.

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.

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.

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

Status & Shipping

PCBs at the DCZia Badge Sweatshop — Now
Final assembled badges in hand — Mid-July
Updated photos posted — Mid-July
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. If you prefer to collect your badge there rather than have it mailed, watch for drop details closer to the event.

Missed the drop? We can mail your badge or issue a full refund - your choice.
If badges aren't ready before DEF CON: they will be mailed after the con. Contact us if you'd prefer a refund instead.

DcZia Mk9

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