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Canon60 (IC)

Keyboard
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Canon60 is a hi-profile keyboard case featuring a sleek floating design with a metal casing and acrylic. At $325, the kit comes with minimal screws, using neodymium magnets for assembly. The group buy is finalizing soon, with options for customizations including brass PCB plates and angle steel blocks.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 48%
Neutral – 28%
Negative – 24%
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Neutral0%
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Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Community members appreciate the aesthetic design and materials used."

  • "Many are excited about the project and express interest in future layouts."

  • "Overall enthusiasm about the innovative design and construction method."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns about the security of the acrylic with only magnets used for fastening."

  • "Questions about the potential inconsistency of the tray mount plate."

  • "Concerns regarding the practicality and possible need for a wrist rest."

Suggestions (3)

  • Propose adding screws for extra security in fastening the acrylic.

  • Suggest making the PCB an optional add-on for those who don’t want it.

  • Recommendation to consider a polycarb variant of the case.

Questions (3)

  • Inquiries about the acoustic performance of the keyboard with different switches.

  • Questions about the potential vertical height and need for a wrist rest.

  • Requests for comparison shots with other standard boards.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 25 comments with varied engagement. Positive feedback predominates, indicating a strong interest in the project alongside constructive suggestions and questions.

Project Specs

Name
Canon60
Release year
2020
Switch Options
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Profile
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Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
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Layout Ergonomics
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Connection
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Polling Rate
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Battery capacity
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Mount Style
Tray mount
Case Colors
Clear, Gold PVD, Rose Gold PVD, Black Electroplated
Case Material
Acrylic, Brass
Keycaps Material
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Dimensions
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Weight
2.1 kg
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
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USB passthrough
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Hall Effect Support
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QMK Support
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VIA Support
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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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