The Cajal is a 45% hotswap keyboard featuring a detached arrow cluster, RGB underglow, and a volume knob. Named after Santiago Ramón y Cajal, it offers customizable typing experiences with changeable gaskets. Limited to 200 units, the release is set for June 15th, 2020.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Many users expressed excitement about the aesthetic design and features of the keyboard."
"Comments like 'it's absolutely gorgeous' highlight strong interest."
"Several users indicated they would commit to purchasing the keyboard."
"Praise for the unique rotary knob and compactness of the keyboard."
"People appreciate the inclusion of features that were lacking in previous models."
Negative (3)
"Concerns regarding missing full alpha key support."
"Some skepticism about the functionality of a 45% layout."
"User mentioned the higher price point being a barrier for some."
Suggestions (3)
Requests for additional color options, specifically purple and rose gold.
Suggestions to consider an ortho version of the keyboard.
Clients asked to include full alpha layouts in the future iterations.
Questions (3)
Inquiries about PCB options, such as hotswap versus soldered.
Concerns about the right shift key size and layout specifics.
Questions regarding the release timeline and potential features.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread features a total of 125 comments, with high engagement levels seen in the form of positive feedback and numerous suggestions. The number of enthusiastic comments outweighs the negative, indicating strong community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Cajal
- Release year
- 2020
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 45%
- Layout Standard
- Staggered
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- Bushido Red, Blue Steel, E-White, Space Grey, Clear, Cotton Candy Pink
- Case Material
- Aluminum, Polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 5 lbs
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes