A 5-key keyboard designed for osu! and taiko is being proposed for sale. The creator plans a second version featuring a custom PCB, micro-controller, and improved casing. Interest is gauged for the product priced around $30+shipping, with customizable switches and keycap colors.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Interest in a programmable version for various uses."
"Many users are excited about the DIY aspect and hands-on building."
"Several users expressed a desire for various switch options and colors."
"Comments highlight appreciation for the design and novelty of the product."
"Interest in using the keyboard for media controls and other applications."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the pricing and components cost potentially being too high."
"A few users are doubtful about the programming capabilities."
Suggestions (4)
Make the keyboard easily reprogrammable.
Consider offering it as a kit for users to assemble themselves.
Incorporate an LED option into the design.
Investigate the possibility of a wireless version for convenience.
Questions (3)
What software will be used to program the keys?
Can the keys be programmed to function as unique inputs for automation?
How does one typically go about programming these keyboards?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 32 comments with significant engagement. The high ratio of positive to negative sentiment, along with various users indicating clear interest and suggestions for improvements, supports a 'high' interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- 5 Key Keyboard (IC)
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 5 Key
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Plastic/Metal
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- Yes
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No