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Altar II Keyboard on Kickstarter

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Briefings

Andrew Emerson launched the Altar II mechanical keyboard on Kickstarter in November 2026 as a redesign of his 2023 Altar I. The new model features a thinner profile, magnetic dial attachment, and NiteLite backlighting, though the author notes the keyboard remains in preproduction and expresses skepticism about its design philosophy compared to custom kits.

Key points

• Andrew Emerson launched the Altar II mechanical keyboard on Kickstarter in November 2026 as a redesign of his 2023 Altar I.
• The Altar II features a thinner profile resembling the Apple Magic Keyboard, magnetic dial attachment, and NiteLite amber-red backlighting.

Context

Electronic Materials Office is the brainchild of Andrew Emerson, who previously launched the Altar I in 2023. The Altar II campaign addresses user feedback on the previous model, including design preferences and cross-platform usability concerns.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026; author has not tested the keyboard and pricing changes after the initial launch period are not detailed.

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