Milkyway Launches Mass80 Group Buy Featuring Touchscreen 80% Kit and Interchangeable M-Panel

Milkyway has opened a group buy for the Mass80, a TKL/80% kit built around a 3.4" full-touch IPS display and a magnetically interchangeable front M‑Panel. CannonKeys and MonacoKeys are listed as carriers alongside Milkyway’s own pages and international proxies, and pricing differs by vendor - Ktechs Store lists the Mass80 at 440.00 SGD while the MWKeys page shows a sale price of $339.00 with no currency specified.

Milkyway bills the product as "Mass 80 represents Modular Adaptive Smart System in a TKL form factor and marks MW's first swing at keyboard kits after almost 2 years of RnD and oh my does that screen catch my eye." The screen is specified as a 3.4" IPS touchscreen at 480×480, 60Hz that "displays time, date, system status, music controls, Pomodoro timer, and more" and supports "gesture controls, such as swiping for volume or track changes" plus customizable themes and virtual navigation buttons.

The kit is sold kit-only with a hotswap PCB and is explicitly missing switches and keycaps. Ktechs’ in‑box list reads: "Mass80 Keyboard x 1; M-Panel (Default colour) x 1; FR4 Plate x 1; Foam Kit x 1; Keycap Puller x 1; QC Certificate x 1; User Manual x 1." Swagkeys and MWKeys confirm the base kit includes top and bottom case, M‑Panel with screen, FR4 plate, hotswap 1.6mm PCB and all required screws and gaskets, and that "No switches, keycaps, or cables are included unless otherwise stated."

Hardware and finish details are specific: the Mass80 uses an ESP32 P4 MCU, a 1.6mm hotswap PCB compatible with MX-style 5‑pin and 3‑pin switches, a default FR4 plate with alternative choices listed as Alu, CF, Brass, a gasket mounting system, and a CNC sandblast anodized case finish. Ktechs lists a weight of ~2KG, a 7 Degree Typing Angle and a front height of 19.2mm. Milkyway also claims a "360°RGB light strip wrapping around its perimeter" with a "Theme Sync Ecosystem" for coordinated lighting between keycaps, panel, and ambient glow.

Group-buy windows and fulfillment timelines vary by listing. MWKeys shows a "Group-Buy Period: January 20th~February 20th" and an "ETA: 4 months after GB ends to begin shipping." Ktechs gives a different window: "Group buy: 3rd Feb to 24th Feb 2026" and states "Delivery: Q3 2026." Swagkeys’ Q&A echoes a roughly four-month production lead time and details manufacturing steps: "CNC machining, bead‑blast and anodizing, printing, electronics assembly, burn‑in, full inspection, and packing." Swagkeys also says "We will post milestone updates on our official site, and our communities."

Accessory pricing and logistics appear on vendor pages: Ktechs lists "Mass80 (Wrist Rests and Plates) From $38.00 SGD" and "Mass80 (M-Panels) From $38.00 SGD"; MWKeys notes "Included: 1× selected M‑Panel (additional M‑Panels sold separately)." Ktechs’ checkout policy contains a blunt reminder: "Please do not add in-stock items to your cart with this product. If you do... JUST DON'T." Ktechs also lists a pickup location at Yu Li Industrial Building with "Usually ready in 24 hours."

If lead-time estimates hold, vendors project shipping to start roughly four months after each group's close, which would align with Ktechs’ Q3 2026 delivery claim if its February window is taken. Milkyway’s touchscreen, magnetic M‑Panels, and theme-sync claims make the Mass80 a notable first kit from the company, with milestone updates and regional clarifications set to appear on official channels as production progresses.