The WhiteFox Eclipse Mechanical Keyboard
The keyboard that turns what ifs into well dones
Celebrating a Decade of Boundary-Pushing Design
The WhiteFox Eclipse Story
June 2013
From Concept to Cult Classic
Keyboard designer Matteo Spinelli, known online as Matt3o, created the Brown Fox, a hand-wired 65% keyboard he built from scratch. Scrappy though it was, it lit the community on fire, making the name Matt3o synonymous with elegant, highly functional, compact designs. Soon, this passion project would become a bona fide hit, as Kumar and the Mech Keys team at Massdrop partnered with Matt3o and Input Club (led by Jacob Alexander) to transform the Brown Fox into a high-quality, mass-manufactured keyboard that would cater to the mech keys enthusiast community. It would be named The WhiteFox.
Photo credit: Matt3o
December 2015
Smashing Records
The WhiteFox Mechanical Keyboard was launched on Massdrop. For the first time, an enthusiast product dreamed up by a member of the mech keys community was produced at the level of quality and refinement of a top-notch consumer electronics product. Not only was it the most successful mech keys drop on Massdrop up to that point, but it became the quintessential 65% design that spawned so many others in the years to come, including the NightFox Mechanical Keyboard, which was the highest-funded mechanical keyboard Kickstarter ever up to that point.
Photo credit: Drop.com
February 2018
From Massdrop to Alpaca
Alpaca Keyboards was established by key members of the Mech Keys team from Massdrop/Drop. During their tenure at Massdrop, this team was instrumental in launching several products that transformed the mech keys market. They developed the WhiteFox Mechanical Keyboard and the K-Type Mechanical Keyboard. Additionally, they created the Stack Overflow The Key Macropad (V1 & V2) and the ErgoDox and Infinity ErgoDox keyboards. Their collaboration with Input Club also led them to start the first meetups in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to mechanical keyboards.
August 2022
Reimagining the WhiteFox
Alpaca Keyboards, with technical assistance from Input Club, initially set out to develop the next version of the WhiteFox keyboard. Their vision was to craft a 65% keyboard that would stand out in the market for its minimalist design, universal 65% layout for simplified keycap replacements, gasket mounting, Bluetooth functionality, and compatibility across platforms.
April 2023
The WhiteFox Eclipse is Launched
After two years of intense work, the WhiteFox Eclipse Mechanical Keyboard project was launched on Kickstarter and Indiegogo with Matt3o’s blessing, ultimately finding over 300 committed supporters who brought our version of the WhiteFox Eclipse to life.
October 2023
Apos Enhances Operations
Given the complexity of the project, Alpaca partnered with Apos, an operations partner who resonated with their vision. With the help of Apos’ supply chain, logistics, and customer support, Alpaca had all the resources necessary to get the WhiteFox to customers.
November 2023
The WhiteFox Eclipse Arrives
The WhiteFox Eclipse began shipping to customers.
December 2023
Eclipse is Born
Project Eclipse formed from Alpaca Keyboards as a strategic response to the resource demands of the Eclipse keyboard product line. Leading this new venture as CEO was Kunal Kumar. The primary mission of Project Eclipse is to oversee the Eclipse Ecosystem. This ecosystem is a collaborative effort within the mechanical keyboard community to innovate and produce a range of new products and accessories built on the Eclipse’s modular foundation. Stay tuned for announcements.
Flexible circuit board
Typing on Clouds
A gentle give under your keystrokes makes work a breeze.
For creatives and professionals, the common keyboard can be a barrier to the flow of getting things done—restrictive, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. Enter the WhiteFox Eclipse: a keyboard that's been designed to help you master your craft, whatever it may be. With its emphasis on comfort and its innovative approach to customization, it takes the pain out of typing. No more wrestling with inadequate tools—this is a keyboard that adapts to your professional pursuits.
Work wherever inspiration strikes. From brainstorming in bed, strategizing in library corners, to working in bustling cafes, the WhiteFox Eclipse offers wireless freedom, allowing you to switch effortlessly between a variety of work environments. Its array of intuitive features like streamlined macros, time-saving hotkeys, and customizable RGB settings, brings balance to your work life, ensuring you stay productive and connected, wherever work takes you.
Tired of the hassle that comes with adjusting your keyboard’s sound and tactility, or simply cleaning it? The WhiteFox Eclipse eliminates the need for tools with its magnetic gasket-mounted design. Easily open, customize, and clean your keyboard, no matter where you are. No tools, no trouble. Just lift up and get to work.
End your search for the perfect keyboard case with WhiteFox Eclipse's modular design. Offering Aluminum Low Profile, Aluminum High Profile, and plastic Starter Cases, it caters to individual preferences, moving beyond the one-size-fits-all market approach. Explore all options on our WhiteFox Eclipse Collection page.
Mac users have long faced compatibility challenges with mechanical keyboards, feeling sidelined with limited options and risky firmware hacks—but no more. Thanks to its proprietary firmware, the White Fox Eclipse connects flawlessly with both PC and Mac systems right out of the box, ensuring every user enjoys a seamless and reliable typing experience, without the gamble of unofficial fixes.
The sound profile of many mechanical keyboards is an afterthought. Thocky, clicky, like boiling stones—these are sound profiles that are typically only achieved after spending hours modifying your just-bought board with lube and foam. With the WhiteFox Eclipse, the hard work has already been done for you. From meticulously-designed case cavities to individually-lubricated Gateron Yellow switches to foam-filled gasket mounting, the many components of the WhiteFox Eclipse have been expertly assembled to create a sound profile that’s so much more than the sum of its parts.
Many keyboards are built with a single typing experience in mind, leaving no room for adjustment — they're either too rigid or too soft. The WhiteFox Eclipse transforms this experience with its flexible circuit board, crafted with precise cutouts to provide a gentle give under your keystrokes for that perfect tactile response. With adjustable foam inserts, simply remove as much of the foam as you prefer to find your sweet spot of flex and feel. Whether you’re a heavy-handed typist or a coder with a light touch, the WhiteFox Eclipse lets you dial in a typing experience that’s an all-day delight.
The WhiteFox Eclipse's 68-key layout guarantees compatibility with all standard keycap sets, simplifying customization and ensuring you can always find the perfect aesthetic to go with your shared workspace or home office.
Extended typing sessions can leave your hands feeling fatigued and strained. The WhiteFox Eclipse's double-gasket-mounted design, complemented by a flex plate and PCB, offers a cloud-like typing experience, reducing hand strain during extended use.
In a world where RGB keyboard lighting often oscillates between overly-flashy displays and unhelpfully dull visuals, the WhiteFox Eclipse stands out with its professionally-attuned approach. Subtle, purposeful lighting can enhance both productivity and aesthetics, and this keyboard offers customizable RGB options that strike the perfect balance. You have the flexibility to highlight important hotkeys and macros with just the right amount of color, aiding your workflow without overwhelming your senses. Or, if you prefer minimalism, an all-white setting provides a sleek, sophisticated look that complements any grown-up workspace.
With most keyboards, what you buy is what you get—the clickiness and feel of the keys don’t change. Thinking of trying a different kind of switch for a new sound or feeling when you type? Usually, that would mean a difficult and lengthy process, possibly needing technical tools and skills. But the WhiteFox Eclipse changes the game. It has a special design that lets you swap out the switches easily—no technical skills or tools required. Simply pop the switches out and pop in the new ones: clicky switches for your home office or linear switches for shared workspaces.
In a market saturated with gaming-oriented keyboard designs, the WhiteFox Eclipse stands out with its understated elegance. Perfect for diverse settings from home to office, its sleek, sophisticated design speaks volumes through high-quality materials and thoughtful color choices.
For creatives and professionals, the common keyboard can be a barrier to the flow of getting things done—restrictive, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. Enter the WhiteFox Eclipse: a keyboard that's been designed to help you master your craft, whatever it may be. With its emphasis on comfort and its innovative approach to customization, it takes the pain out of typing. No more wrestling with inadequate tools—this is a keyboard that adapts to your professional pursuits.
Work wherever inspiration strikes. From brainstorming in bed, strategizing in library corners, to working in bustling cafes, the WhiteFox Eclipse offers wireless freedom, allowing you to switch effortlessly between a variety of work environments. Its array of intuitive features like streamlined macros, time-saving hotkeys, and customizable RGB settings, brings balance to your work life, ensuring you stay productive and connected, wherever work takes you.
Tired of the hassle that comes with adjusting your keyboard’s sound and tactility, or simply cleaning it? The WhiteFox Eclipse eliminates the need for tools with its magnetic gasket-mounted design. Easily open, customize, and clean your keyboard, no matter where you are. No tools, no trouble. Just lift up and get to work.
End your search for the perfect keyboard case with WhiteFox Eclipse's modular design. Offering Aluminum Low Profile, Aluminum High Profile, and plastic Starter Cases, it caters to individual preferences, moving beyond the one-size-fits-all market approach. Explore all options on our WhiteFox Eclipse Collection page.
Mac users have long faced compatibility challenges with mechanical keyboards, feeling sidelined with limited options and risky firmware hacks—but no more. Thanks to its proprietary firmware, the White Fox Eclipse connects flawlessly with both PC and Mac systems right out of the box, ensuring every user enjoys a seamless and reliable typing experience, without the gamble of unofficial fixes.
The sound profile of many mechanical keyboards is an afterthought. Thocky, clicky, like boiling stones—these are sound profiles that are typically only achieved after spending hours modifying your just-bought board with lube and foam. With the WhiteFox Eclipse, the hard work has already been done for you. From meticulously-designed case cavities to individually-lubricated Gateron Yellow switches to foam-filled gasket mounting, the many components of the WhiteFox Eclipse have been expertly assembled to create a sound profile that’s so much more than the sum of its parts.
Many keyboards are built with a single typing experience in mind, leaving no room for adjustment — they're either too rigid or too soft. The WhiteFox Eclipse transforms this experience with its flexible circuit board, crafted with precise cutouts to provide a gentle give under your keystrokes for that perfect tactile response. With adjustable foam inserts, simply remove as much of the foam as you prefer to find your sweet spot of flex and feel. Whether you’re a heavy-handed typist or a coder with a light touch, the WhiteFox Eclipse lets you dial in a typing experience that’s an all-day delight.
The WhiteFox Eclipse's 68-key layout guarantees compatibility with all standard keycap sets, simplifying customization and ensuring you can always find the perfect aesthetic to go with your shared workspace or home office.
Extended typing sessions can leave your hands feeling fatigued and strained. The WhiteFox Eclipse's double-gasket-mounted design, complemented by a flex plate and PCB, offers a cloud-like typing experience, reducing hand strain during extended use.
In a world where RGB keyboard lighting often oscillates between overly-flashy displays and unhelpfully dull visuals, the WhiteFox Eclipse stands out with its professionally-attuned approach. Subtle, purposeful lighting can enhance both productivity and aesthetics, and this keyboard offers customizable RGB options that strike the perfect balance. You have the flexibility to highlight important hotkeys and macros with just the right amount of color, aiding your workflow without overwhelming your senses. Or, if you prefer minimalism, an all-white setting provides a sleek, sophisticated look that complements any grown-up workspace.
With most keyboards, what you buy is what you get—the clickiness and feel of the keys don’t change. Thinking of trying a different kind of switch for a new sound or feeling when you type? Usually, that would mean a difficult and lengthy process, possibly needing technical tools and skills. But the WhiteFox Eclipse changes the game. It has a special design that lets you swap out the switches easily—no technical skills or tools required. Simply pop the switches out and pop in the new ones: clicky switches for your home office or linear switches for shared workspaces.
In a market saturated with gaming-oriented keyboard designs, the WhiteFox Eclipse stands out with its understated elegance. Perfect for diverse settings from home to office, its sleek, sophisticated design speaks volumes through high-quality materials and thoughtful color choices.
Magnetic gasket-mounted design
No Tools, No Trouble.
Easily open, customize, and clean.
WhiteFox Eclipse
Hardware Specifications
Cherry Profile PBT Dye-sublimated (1.5mm thick)
Pre-lubed Gateron Yellow linear switches
Aluminum with QWERTY cluster cutouts for maximum flex
Vibration isolating case gasket
Poron foam for switch sound dampening
PCB with how swap, south-facing SMD LEDs, and Bluetooth
An extra foam layer for enhanced sound dampening
Vibration-isolated magnets to connect switch assembly to case
Injection-molded low profile magnetic case
Removable magnetic cone feet for 6.5 degree tilt
Modular case design
The Chameleon Keyboard
Effortlessly swap between low profile, high profile, plastic, and machined aluminum cases.
It’s really gratifying to hold in your hands, it’s very “material” and solid and looks pretty darn good on your desktop.
The WhiteFox Eclipse is an excellent reinvention of the original WhiteFox. Its magnetic case makes it a great choice for everyone — from new builders to experienced modders to mainstream users who just want a great set of keys.
The WhiteFox Eclipse is an incredibly well build wireless keyboard. With the cool magnetic case and excellent out-of-the-box sound, feel and typing experience I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who likes the 68% layout.
The new keyboard is a reminder of how much mechanical keyboards have changed in the past decade.
There is no one magic feature that makes this keyboard stand out. But the sum of all of its parts come together in concert, providing the end user a performance that is akin to typing on a cloud. Truly, this is a lovely machine, and one that stands out from the hundreds of models I've reviewed.
The Studio: Stories, News, and Insights into Eclipse
Explore the story of the WhiteFox Eclipse from design to delivery.
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