Note: Some customers have reported some compatibility issues with MT3 and XDA profile keycaps on their Q1. A possible solution suggested by our customers is to slightly adjust the plate around.
What's the difference between the Q1 Knob version and the normal Q1 version? #1. An added knob. #2. Knob version uses the Gateron G Pro switches instead of the Gateron Phantom switches. #3. Double-Gasket Design with extra silicone gaskets installed between the top and bottom cases for an improved sound profile. #4. A brand new ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 MCU which is powerful, and armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. #5. Slightly thicker bottom case to make the Q1 heavier, sturdier, and has much less ping noise. #6. Steel plate instead of an aluminum plate, making the board heavier and sturdier. #7. The top case has sharper corners to make it much more compatible with third-party keycaps. #8. Abandoned the Coiled Aviator Cable to save some costs. #9. New screw-in PCB stabilizer. #10. Ten USD more in price than the normal knobless version.
Specs
Width 145 mm Length 327.5 mm Front Height 22.6 mm (without keycaps) Back Height 35.8 mm (without keycaps) Feet Height 2.4 mm Angle 5.2° Weight 1825 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version) Body Material Full CNC machined aluminum Plate Material Steel Keycap Double-shot ABS keycaps, not shine-through (Fully Assembled version) MCU Ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash) Backlight South-facing RGB LED Switch Gateron G Pro (Fully Assembled version) Hot-swappable Support Compatible with most of the 3 pin & 5 pin MX style mechanical switches such as Gateron, Cherry MX and Kailh, etc. Stabilizer Screw-in PCB stabilizer Connectivity Type-C Cable Type-C cable + Type-A to Type-C adapter