Cornelius is a compact, 40% staggered column keyboard by foostan, designed with an ergonomic focus and gasket mount for enhanced typing. Compatible with USB-C, it offers various materials and colors, while accommodating hotswap or soldering PCBs with QMK and VIA configuration.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Many users are excited and committed to purchasing the keyboard."
"Comments express love for the design and layout of the keyboard."
"Community members appreciate the new project from the creator foostan."
"Users feel the keyboard's aesthetics, such as colors and materials, are attractive."
"Several comments highlight the project as a must-have for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts."
Negative (4)
"Concerns regarding the high price point of $430."
"Questions about features like ESD protection and RGB functionality."
"Some users are apprehensive about ergonomics and the width of the keyboard layout."
"Comments mention a desire for split options to save on production costs."
Suggestions (4)
Consider including tenting for ergonomic purposes.
Add RGB lighting functionality as an option.
Engravings or symbols on the case for aesthetics.
Explore the possibility of offering a split keyboard design.
Questions (4)
Will there be ESD protection?
What keycap set is used in the sample images?
Is it possible to buy just the PCB and key-switch plate?
Are there any photos or renders of specific design options?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread received significant engagement with 45 comments, indicating high community interest. Positive feedback overwhelmingly outnumbers negative feedback, reflecting enthusiasm for the product. Suggestions and questions demonstrate active community engagement and constructive feedback.
Project Specs
- Name
- Cornelius
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Ergo-like
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mount
- Case Colors
- Black, Dark Gray, E-White
- Case Material
- Anodized Aluminum, Polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- 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
- -