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Canvas: 65% Left Hand NumPad (IC)

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The Canvas 65% Left Hand NumPad keyboard is designed for CAD professionals needing a practical solution with left hand numpad operation. Priced under $150 with group buying, it features anodized aluminum construction and hot-swappable switches. Pre-orders and group buy options are currently open.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 53%
Neutral – 20%
Negative – 27%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Community members love the layout and are excited about the project."

  • "Many users are interested in the pricing and see it as a great opportunity."

  • "Appreciation for the customization options offered, especially for high-profile designs."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns about calling it a 65% keyboard with the added numpad."

  • "Criticism regarding the visibility of screws and overall design aesthetics."

  • "Worries that hot-swappable PCB might complicate build experiences."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider offering more layout options such as split backspace and numpad.

  • Implement a reversed layout for the numpad for better usability.

  • Explore choices for RGB lighting and clearer mounting options for aesthetics.

Questions (3)

  • Clarification needed on product assembly and whether soldering is required.

  • Questions about color options and if multiple tops and bottoms are available.

  • Inquiry into the estimated production time and other iterations for the group buy.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has 106 total comments with active engagement, suggestions, and diverse sentiment, indicating strong community interest. Duplicate posts were filtered out to provide a clearer view of distinct opinions.

Project Specs

Name
Canvas: 65% Left Hand NumPad (IC)
Switch Options
MX
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
10 M2 x 6mm machine screws
Case Colors
Custom anodized colors
Case Material
Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
111 x 396 x 12
Weight
-
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
No
VIA Support
No
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
No