The Ark68 R2 by Ark Studio is a 65% gasket-mounted keyboard with multiple PCB options, including hotswap and solder, and a 7-degree typing angle. The group buy runs from January 27th to February 8th, 2022. With over 25 colors available, the community's input will help finalize the colorway.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Appreciation for the case design and aesthetics."
"Excitement expressed about the many layers in the design."
"Positive remarks about the innovative features like the exploded view."
"Support for the product with wishes for good luck in the interest check."
"Finding humor in the large amount of foams used."
Negative (5)
"Concerns about potential overuse of foam affecting sound."
"Suspicion regarding the accuracy of the hotswap PCB specifications."
"Negative commentary on the complexity of the layers."
"Criticism about too much focus on sound elimination."
"Skepticism about the design and features being too complicated."
Suggestions (2)
Consider providing a pom plate option.
Suggestions for a TKL version that may be better liked.
Questions (2)
Clarification needed about the pricing.
Inquiries regarding PCB layout support.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains 13 total comments, with a balanced ratio of positive and negative feedback. Overall, there is good engagement with both supportive and critical insights. The interest level is medium due to the number of unique contributors and an even split in sentiment.
Project Specs
- Name
- Ark68 R2
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 7 degree typing angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mounted
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 1.1kg (unbuilt), 2.8kg (built)
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -