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Aaru65 by Helix Lab (IC)

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The Aaru65, designed by Helix Lab, is a keyboard inspired by Egyptian mythology, featuring elements like a Scarab-embossed weight and Rosetta Stone designs. Available in ANSI/ISO with both hotswap and soldered options, it offers two editions and customizable sliders with a group buy starting July 4th.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 53%
Neutral – 32%
Negative – 16%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (4)

  • "Supportive comments about personal interest in the keycaps and designs"

  • "Excitement for the Divine edition and unique features like the slider"

  • "Compliments on the design and weight of the keyboard"

  • "Recognition of the project's creativity and the collaboration with Helix Lab"

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns regarding the lack of a dark gold option"

  • "Uncertainty about the group buy status and alternative plate options"

  • "Queries about potential mistakes in the editions ordered"

Suggestions (2)

  • Consider offering more plate material options

  • Request for darker colorways like dark gold

Questions (3)

  • Inquiry about front height and other plate options

  • Requests for status updates on group buy and PCB availability

  • Clarifications on the possibility of ordering a wildcard divine edition

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread had a total of 19 comments with a strong engagement. The positive sentiment is significantly higher than the negative, indicating high interest in the project. Feedback showed a mix of excitement and questions about production and variants.

Project Specs

Name
Aaru65 by Helix Lab
Release year
2022
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI/ISO
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Colors
Black, Silver, Ivory, Wildcard
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
385x155x75 mm
Weight
-
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
Yes
Multi-Media Keys
Yes
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
No
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
No
Sound Dampening
No
Backlight
Yes