The Ayleen TKL is the debut project from Tea House, offering a classic-inspired, 88% layout keyboard with a top and O-ring mounting system. Slated for an in-stock sale on December 21st, it features a combination of aluminum and various weights, with both hotswap and solder PCB options.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Excited about the classiness and design of the Ayleen."
"Great to see that it will be in stock."
"Design and materials are highly praised."
"Looks great overall from various commenters."
"Interest in the unique features like the Gin edition."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the stability due to the mounting screws."
"Worries about the inconsistency in typing feel due to O-ring placement."
"Displeasure with the front design cutout."
"Questions about layout support on solder PCB options."
Suggestions (4)
More pictures of the plate structure and internal design requested.
Consider adding split backspace options to the solder PCB.
Suggested to keep the front cleaner without the cutout.
Interest in seeing sound tests and additional plate materials.
Questions (4)
What is the split plate and how does it work?
Clarification on the availability of the daughterboard for replacement.
Request for estimated sales time and potential design adjustments.
Questions about the color options for the top piece.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains 75 comments showing high engagement and diverse sentiments. Positive feedback significantly outweighs negative comments. There is a strong enthusiasm indicated by many users expressing interest in the group buy.
Project Specs
- Name
- Ayleen TKL
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 88%
- Layout Standard
- F13 WKL/WK
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top + O-ring with Split Plate
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum, Colored Acrylic
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 6.6 Pounds
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No