The BEAK 6.5, a sleek yet bold 65% keyboard by Stilou Studio, has been launched. Key features include an easy-to-use rotary encoder and solid design balance. Recent updates improve design details, and community engagement is encouraged via a new Discord server.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (10)
"The design is very unique and cool."
"I love the funky design and the rotary encoder."
"This looks really good and I appreciate seeing something new."
"Glad to see someone daring to be different!"
"Very nice concept and a unique design!"
"This is badass! The design is bold and eye-catching."
"Love the layout and colors; very interesting."
"Super cool and very unique design."
"I am very interested in this board and its features."
"This is a great design, well-executed!"
Negative (10)
"The feet feel like an afterthought and aren't integrated well."
"A cable coming out of the top might ruin the aesthetics."
"Not a fan of the design of the pyramid's ledge."
"Having no ISO support is disappointing."
"The weight/foot design might be a dealbreaker for many."
"The design is too wild for my taste."
"I feel like it misses some functional elements."
"The aesthetics don't appeal to some users."
"Concerns about stability when typing."
"The rotary dial trend is becoming excessive."
Suggestions (7)
Consider adding an extra column of keys.
Might explore e-beige and anodized color options.
Ideas for matching feet design to the overall look.
Potential for a lighting feature around the knob.
RGB support or backlighting could enhance the design.
Request for split space support.
Queries about additional colors and layouts.
Questions (6)
Will there be more colors introduced?
How stable will the board be with uneven weight distribution?
Is ISO layout going to be an option?
What vendors will be available for different regions?
Is a building video planned for this board?
What will the price range look like?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high level of engagement with diverse feedback. There are a notable number of both positive and negative comments, but the overall sentiment is leaning towards positive. The participation indicates strong interest in the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- BEAK 6.5
- Release year
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- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
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- Case Material
- 6061 Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2kg
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
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