Alpine65 is a custom mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 65% layout, aluminum/polycarbonate case, and QMK-compatible PCB with RGB. With prototypes complete and group buy planned for early October, it offers multiple color options and is designed by bitmap.studio.
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Positive (16)
"Looks awesome!"
"The weight is stunning."
"I have a huge want for this."
"This looks really nice, hope the price is attainable."
"The design seems nice."
"Beautiful board, definitely in for this."
"Looks fantastic."
"The board looks gorgeous!"
"Definitely interested in this keyboard!"
"Very nice, hope for many color options."
"This looks amazing!"
"I'm totally in, especially for the PC version."
"Beautiful weight and design."
"I love the look of the weight and overall board."
"The renders look incredible."
"I'm absolutely amazed by how beautiful the design is."
Negative (10)
"Do not fall back to PayPal to avoid account freezing."
"Concerns about the non-solderable PCB limiting layout flexibility."
"The right column offset design is unappealing."
"Questions about how the project will handle large GB logistics."
"Concerns over the quality control without vendor support."
"Doubts on the long-term durability of hotswap PCBs."
"A suggestion to consider an upper limit on orders."
"The red color looks dull."
"Concerns about inner edges being hard to clean."
"Skepticism about project management without prior experience."
Suggestions (5)
Consider a hot swap version.
Add more layout options.
Allow for a solder PCB version.
Include ISO support.
Add RGB customization options.
Questions (5)
What is the typing angle?
Will there be a solderable PCB option?
Is the PCB USB-C compatible?
How will the weight attach to the case?
Will you be adding any customization for RGB?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 114 total comments with a strong majority showing enthusiasm towards the project, indicated by a high ratio of positive feedback. Several questions and suggestions show active engagement, supporting a 'high' interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Alpine65
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.5 Degrees
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Colors
- Black, Red, E-White, Dark Navy, Smokey Black PC
- Case Material
- Aluminum, Polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes