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45% w/ Full-Size Modifiers (IC)

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Rocky5232 introduces a 45% mechanical keyboard design featuring full-size modifier keys, combining compactness with essential functionality like arrow keys. The keyboard's design focuses on user-friendly and budget-friendly aspects, inviting feedback via an interest form for further development.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Medium Interest
Positive – 22%
Neutral – 22%
Negative – 56%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (1)

  • "The layout looks nice and is a good idea."

Negative (3)

  • "The interest check seems incomplete and lacks detailed visuals."

  • "The design looks very rough and needs more information."

  • "The aesthetic of 6 1u keys in a row is not appealing."

Suggestions (2)

  • Include more images and renders of the case design.

  • Consider adding split space bar support for 40% layout.

Questions (1)

  • How can one be interested when there's limited information about the design?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread received mixed feedback with notable criticism regarding the completeness of the information presented. The number of unique comments indicates moderate interest, but the high ratio of negative to positive feedback suggests that improvements are needed to boost community engagement.

Project Specs

Name
45% w/ Full-Size Modifiers
Layout Size
45%
Layout Standard
-
Mount Style
Sandwich
Case Material
FR4
PCB
Blank PCB without SMD parts
Connection
-
Switch Options
-
Keycaps Material
-
Weight
-
Dimensions
-
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Hot Swappable
No
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
No
USB-C
-
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
-
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
No
Sound Dampening
No
Backlight
No