Overview
- Keychron listed the C100 8K Giant Custom Macro Pad at $64.99 and the initial stock sold out on Friday, with the company collecting email alerts for restocks.
- The device uses a 10-by-10 grid that approximates a full-size keyboard but ships with keys unassigned so users must program their own layouts.
- Hardware includes preinstalled Keychron Apex Red linear switches, hot‑swappable MX‑style sockets, per‑key RGB under transparent ASA keycaps, adjustable feet, and wired USB‑C with an 8,000Hz polling rate.
- Programming is supported by open‑source QMK firmware and Keychron’s web‑based Launcher, which let users set per‑key macros and color zones to map separate apps without frequent layer switching.
- Coverage frames the C100 as an affordable, enthusiast‑friendly alternative to pricier control surfaces and notes that the quick sellout may reflect a small first run as much as immediate broad demand.