# Apos x OLKB Preonic Rev 4 Ortholinear Keyboard **URL:** \ **Category:** Apos Product Discussions\ **Created:** [June 12, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800 "2026-06-12T19:47:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AposAdmin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@AposAdmin](https://forum.apos.audio/u/AposAdmin)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/1 "2026-06-12T19:47:14Z")
The Preonic Rev 4 is the newest evolution of Jack Humbert's iconic ortholinear keyboard design. Taking the original Planck concept and giving it a bit more breathing room, the Preonic adds a dedicated number row while preserving the compact, grid-based layout that made the original a favorite. The kit combines a CNC-machined case with a ground-up PCB redesign featuring per-key RGB lighting, integrated underglow, expanded encoder support, an RP2040 microcontroller, and full QMK compatibility.  * * * This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard](https://apos.audio/products/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard) ---
**Author:** ![flador](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/dbc845/32.png) [@flador](https://forum.apos.audio/u/flador)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/2 "2026-06-13T01:22:42Z")
Is the screw position changed from the v3? I’d love to be able to swap it into the case for my current Preonic. Any chance the keycaps will be available for standalone purchase? ---
**Author:** ![AposAdmin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@AposAdmin](https://forum.apos.audio/u/AposAdmin)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/3 "2026-06-13T01:22:42Z")
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**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/alex/32/55_2.png) [@Alex](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/4 "2026-06-20T03:53:41Z")
I saw them talking about this a few days ago, but it must not have made its way back here. Sorry about that. Jack said, “Yeah the main PCB is compatible with previous case versions, but the RGB board won’t be” The RGB board being the translucent/frosted layer for the diffuse edge lighting I believe. ---
**Author:** ![shadyhulk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/shadyhulk/32/199_2.png) [@shadyhulk](https://forum.apos.audio/u/shadyhulk)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/5 "2026-07-14T11:45:13Z")
That’s awesome. Is there an ETA on this project? Or will we have to wait till the Holiday season? ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/alex/32/55_2.png) [@Alex](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/6 "2026-07-14T13:26:31Z")
Pretty sure they’re just working on final details so it should be quite soon. ---
**Author:** ![Mek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@Mek](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Mek)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/7 "2026-07-26T13:56:02Z")
Would be great to buy this keyboard and also with the keycaps that are used in the pictures! Love the white/grey with some color accents ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/alex/32/55_2.png) [@Alex](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/8 "2026-07-28T18:51:00Z")
The keycaps will be included in the base kit 👍 And for those who don’t want/need keycaps there will also be the option for a bare bones kit without them. ---
**Author:** ![robt.fm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@robt.fm](https://forum.apos.audio/u/robt.fm)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/9 "2026-07-29T18:44:47Z")
awesome! I’ll be coming from another Preonic so I’m good on keycaps for now. will there be switch options or a switchless barebones kit? thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/alex/32/55_2.png) [@Alex](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/10 "2026-07-31T17:42:26Z")
At this time I believe the plan is to have: - Barebones (just case + pcb) - Add just keycaps - Add just switches - Or add both I’m not 100% if the switch types are finalized, but there should be a couple options at launch Hopefully the sample will show up for final approval then it can go live in the next few days and we’ll know for sure, but hit me with whatever questions and I’ll try to hunt em down ---
**Author:** ![robt.fm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@robt.fm](https://forum.apos.audio/u/robt.fm)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/11 "2026-07-31T18:53:00Z")
Sounds perfect. Looking forward to it! ---
**Author:** ![Mek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@Mek](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Mek)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/12 "2026-07-31T19:12:07Z")
That is great news! I’ll wait for the launch to see the options. Looking for silent switches, so if they are not I can go with only the caps. Great news, thank you ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/alex/32/55_2.png) [@Alex](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/13 "2026-07-31T20:44:08Z")
Last I saw, Gateron KS-3 Linears and TTC Silent Bluish White V2 Tactiles were the current choices for switch options. Could still change, but one of them even has “silent” in the name so that’s lucky ---
**Author:** ![shadyhulk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/shadyhulk/32/199_2.png) [@shadyhulk](https://forum.apos.audio/u/shadyhulk)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/14 "2026-08-12T17:11:14Z")
So the price will start from $150. Hopefully there is an option to buy barebones version too. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Spylon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/spylon/32/217_2.png) [@Spylon](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Spylon)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/15 "2026-08-13T16:21:32Z")
Can we get both sets of key caps or just the key caps? ---
**Author:** ![Mek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@Mek](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Mek)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/16 "2026-08-14T08:09:37Z")
I would also like to order both the qwerty and colemak keycaps, is that possible? And are there pictures of the silver case? ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/alex/32/55_2.png) [@Alex](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/17 "2026-08-14T20:16:58Z")
@Mek Sorry for the delay. People scattered to the winds right now, but working on getting some pics of the silver case and will talk to the team about stand alone keycap options 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Mek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@Mek](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Mek)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/18 "2026-08-14T20:53:09Z")
No (w)hurries, no shipments yet this month 🙂 I will wait until I see the updates passing by. Probably going for yellow but still want to see the silver first to be sure. And can’t decide between the two keycaps so that’s why both are better. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Spylon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/spylon/32/217_2.png) [@Spylon](https://forum.apos.audio/u/Spylon)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/19 "2026-08-14T22:00:42Z")
Thanks! I have some v3 that work great but would be better with those key caps. ---
**Author:** ![rud](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.apos.audio/rud/32/218_2.png) [@rud](https://forum.apos.audio/u/rud)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800/20 "2026-08-18T15:08:46Z")
Any chance of spare parts like PCBs? [Next page](https://forum.apos.audio/t/apos-x-olkb-preonic-rev-4-ortholinear-keyboard/2800.md?page=2)