BLASTER75 by ALTAiN (IC) - Keyboard interest check cover image featuring BLASTER75, ALTAiN, top-mount, pen holder board, anodizing issues, matte finish, custom mechanical keyboard, 75 percent layout, anod manufacturer, South Korea sales

BLASTER75 by ALTAiN (IC)

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ALTAiN's BLASTER75, a 75% custom keyboard, faces production challenges due to anodizing issues. They offer a matte black finish model for $320. Future plans include B-grade units in various colors and continued efforts to improve quality. Sales will occur globally with initial in-stock sales in South Korea.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Medium Interest
Positive – 50%
Neutral – 33%
Negative – 17%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Commenter loves the unique design and expresses strong interest."

  • "Another commenter is very interested in the board."

  • "A user expresses love for the board and requests video reviews/test."

Negative (1)

  • "A commenter notes the lack of hotswap functionality as a negative aspect."

Suggestions (1)

  • Commenter suggests adding hotswap functionality for future iterations.

Questions (2)

  • Inquiry about the possibility of releasing videos with an anodized prototype.

  • Questions if a hotswap PCB will be ready before the board ships.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 5 comments, showing a generally positive sentiment with interest indicated, but there are also logistical concerns that need to be addressed.

Project Specs

Name
BLASTER75
Release year
2022
Switch Options
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Profile
-
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
-
Case Colors
Black, Gray, Navy
Case Material
Aluminum 6061
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
2.3~2.4kg
Hot Swappable
No
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
Yes
Sound Dampening
Yes
Backlight
No