{"product_id":"unified-daughterboard-c5","title":"Unified Daughterboard C5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnified Daughterboard C5 — clean USB-C connection for your custom build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUnified Daughterboard C5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile USB-C daughterboard for custom keyboard builds. It separates the USB-C port from the PCB and relocates it to the case edge — connected via a flexible cable. This has clear advantages: the USB-C connection sits cleanly and stably in the case, mechanical stress from plugging and unplugging is kept away from the PCB, and the board can be built more modularly. A proven, reliable solution for high-quality custom builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a daughterboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many custom keyboards, the USB-C port isn't soldered directly onto the PCB but brought to the case edge via a separate small board — the daughterboard. This offers several advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical relief\u003c\/strong\u003e — the forces from plugging and unplugging act on the robust daughterboard, not on the sensitive main PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean port positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e — the USB-C port sits exactly flush in the case cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModularity\u003c\/strong\u003e — in case of a defect, the daughterboard can simply be replaced without replacing the entire PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — a PCB without a fixed USB port can be used in different cases with varying port positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCable choice: JST-SH or PicoMolex EZMate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou choose the matching cable variant for your PCB at checkout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJST-SH to JST-SH\u003c\/strong\u003e — the common standard for many custom PCBs with a JST-SH connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJST-SH to PicoMolex EZMate\u003c\/strong\u003e — for PCBs with an EZMate connection, such as our MK60MX, MK65MX, and MK65MXW PCBs. The EZMate connector is more precise, smaller, and more reliable than classic JST connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery package includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e1× 15 cm and 1× 20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — so you can use the right length depending on your case layout and the position of the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unified Daughterboard C5 is directly tuned for our in-house \u003cstrong\u003eMK60MX, MK65MX, and MK65MXW PCBs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beyond that, it's compatible with many other custom builds using a \u003cstrong\u003eUnified C5 daughterboard\u003c\/strong\u003e — an established quasi-standard in the custom keyboard scene. With the matching cable variant (JST-SH or EZMate), it connects to a broad range of PCBs. As always with custom builds, it's recommended to cross-check the required connection before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the daughterboard including the chosen cables is offered here. PCB, switches, keycaps, and case are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MonacoKeys","offers":[{"title":"JST-SH auf JST-SH","offer_id":54172324430157,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"JST-SH auf PicoMolex EZMate","offer_id":54172324462925,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/7103\/6493\/files\/unified-daughter-board-c5.jpg?v=1782667123","url":"https:\/\/monacokeys.de\/en\/products\/unified-daughterboard-c5","provider":"MonacoKeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}