The Atom 68 II (IC) is an upgraded version of the Atom68 Alu, featuring higher quality materials and improved design. It is available as custom kits in a group buy, with options for aluminum or polycarbonate cases and a variety of plate and weight choices.
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Positive (12)
"Excited to move my Atom 68 into a yellow case!"
"E-yellow is cool and appreciate having no badge this time around!"
"Fantastic to see the project update!"
"Awesome! So looking forward to this!"
"This looks great!"
"Like the edges and two-toned case!"
"Treeleaf approved."
"I would love to see split backspace support."
"Need an EC add-on PCB, please consider."
"Looking forward to improved quality control in this round."
"Would love to see some other font possibilities!"
"Really believe this model will meet community expectations."
Negative (12)
"Concerned about the lack of an EC PCB option."
"The font for Atom II on the bottom is not attractive."
"There seems to be a lack of support for EC PCB, which is a key feature."
"Past experience with the first GB had quality control issues."
"Missing stabilizers and unresolved support issues from the last version."
"The layout of keys isn't modern or appealing."
"The keyboard is still non-functional."
"Unattractive looking design without breaking up the monotony."
"Appearance of a poor logo or font design."
"Issues with using Cherry plate mount stabilizers."
"The method to achieve assembly sounds complicated."
"Past dissatisfaction with component quality."
Suggestions (7)
Add QMK/VIA compatibility for the EC PCB.
Consider introducing plum switches as a unique feature.
Provide more color options, maybe 'apple silver' anodizing.
Implement split backspace support.
Incorporate improved solutions for assembly services.
Launch an 'add-on' prebuilt EC PCB option.
Include modified stabilizer switches for the keyboard.
Questions (6)
Will this keyboard include an EC PCB?
What additional features will be present in the MX PCB?
Is a larger variety of colors going to be available?
Will there be an option for a full PC case?
What improvements have been made since the first group buy?
How will the community provide feedback for features?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread features a vibrant discussion with diverse responses, including multiple users advocating for specific features such as EC PCB options, which indicates strong community interest. The presence of both positive and negative feedback, alongside constructive suggestions and direct questions, showcases a dynamic engagement level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Atom 68 II
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
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- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.5 °
- Connection
- Type-C
- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Gasket sandwich
- Case Colors
- anodized black, anodized grey, E-white, E-yellow, black frosted, white frosted
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum, Polycarbonates, Brass
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
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- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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