This post discusses the early development stages of a 75% keyboard featuring a rotary encoder, OLED screen, and RGB underglow. Multiple layouts are being tested based on community feedback. The design aims for high functionality with aesthetic appeal, and further revisions will be guided by user input.
Project Gallery
Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (12)
"Commenter appreciates the design and layout of the keyboard."
"Excitement for the inclusion of OLED and rotary encoder."
"Love for the aesthetics and functionality of the keyboard."
"Interest shown due to the uniqueness of the board and potential features."
"Praise for the clean design and lines."
"Support for having an OLED on a visible part of the board."
"Commenter expresses excitement as this is their dream board."
"General enthusiasm for the project and eventual group buy."
"Nice acknowledgment of design elements from a prominent community member."
"Support for uniform bezels and color combination."
"Interest in the development process and revisions."
"Commenter considers this their endgame keyboard."
Negative (12)
"Concerns regarding the OLED placement and visibility."
"Criticism of the keycaps sitting too low."
"Commenter feels the OLED is unnecessary and distracts from the design."
"Some believe the design is unnecessarily complex and could be simplified."
"Doubts about the functionality of proposed features."
"Critique regarding the overall height of the keyboard being too chunky."
"Some commenters express confusion and do not see the utility of the OLED."
"Commenters suggest alternatives that would improve aesthetics and usability."
"Apprehension about the complexity leading to manufacturing issues."
"Desire for a hotswap option and wider key placement for usability."
"Concerns about different layouts and their compatibility."
"Commenters express frustration about repetitive feedback."
Suggestions (8)
Move the OLED to a different position for better visibility.
Consider a hotswap option for the PCB.
Think about utilizing a split spacebar design.
More refinement necessary in design before prototyping.
Wider keyboard with a better key placement.
Consider a knob on the right side for better accessibility.
Inquire about using specific design features to enhance usability.
Suggestions to provide different layout options based on community interest.
Questions (6)
What are the dimensions of the OLED and how will it connect to the PCB?
What will be the estimated price of the keyboard?
Can prototypes be shown to better assess the design?
Could a version without OLED be released?
What will the materials be for cases and keys?
Is there a possibility for a left-handed version of the layout?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had a mix of feedbacks with strong critical threads regarding the OLED placement. Positive sentiments largely revolved around the design and uniqueness of the keyboard while negative feedback focused on the placement and functionality of components. The community seems moderately engaged in this interest check, showing a good balance of questionnaire-type comments and genuine feedback.
Project Specs
- Name
- 75% Keyboard with Rotary Encoder (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 75%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.5 degree typing angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Burger Mount
- Case Colors
- TBD
- Case Material
- Aluminum, possibly Polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- Yes
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes