Chimera 65 is the latest keyboard project by Upas from CannonKeys, inspired by various legendary keyboard designs. Featuring unique design elements and customizable options, this seven-part keyboard includes a Chimera crest engraving and supports both QMK and VIA. Expected price ranges from $400-$500.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (6)
"Beautiful board design and layout"
"Excited about the color options"
"Interested in specific colors and features"
"High anticipation for the group buy"
"Loving the aesthetic details like engraving"
"Enthusiasm about the quality and design elements"
Negative (6)
"Concerns about high price range"
"Preference for a hot-swap option not confirmed"
"Dislike for certain layout options"
"Unsymmetrical design issues pointed out"
"Worry about accessibility based on price"
"Incomplete information on customizable color options"
Suggestions (6)
Consider adding hot-swap capability
Request for more detailed renders
Ideas for additional color combinations
Feedback on ergonomic features of design
Possible addition of ISO support
Inquire about options for custom back accents
Questions (6)
Will there be split backspace support?
Is there any chance for an all-white version?
What differentiates gasket mount from sandwich mount?
Are there going to be extra back accent pieces available?
Can different layouts be used together?
Will prices include shipping?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread received substantial interest with 92 total comments, primarily positive in nature. There are some concerns, but the enthusiasm is dominant. The positive to negative ratio is strong, indicating a favorable reception overall.
Project Specs
- Name
- Chimera65
- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
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- Layout Standard
- ISO/ANSI
- Layout Ergonomics
- 7.5 degrees
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Poron Gasket Isolation Sandwich Mount
- Case Colors
- Black Alu, Burgundy Alu, Navy Alu, Gold Alu, Dark Grey Alu, Lilac Alu
- Case Material
- Aluminum, Brass
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
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- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes
- Release year
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