The Cosplay TKL is a themed keyboard inspired by a character known for cosplaying and peace-sign gestures. Designed by Waifu.Works and Keebhoarder, this waifu board features customizable anodized aluminum components, a hotswap PCB with QMK/VIA support, and unique badges.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (8)
"The bottom profile is really fun!"
"I think it's a cool design."
"Cosplay waifu is incredible. Also love that back weight."
"Appreciate the explanation behind design and fix of the layout pic."
"FnF units look enormously better than earlier prototypes!"
"Design is pretty nice."
"The board feels very creative, fun, and alive looking."
"The estimated sales time of Q1 is exciting."
Negative (12)
"No proto; renders showing a non-supported layout."
"No good color options, and anime IP on weights and badges? pass."
"The board is disturbing."
"This man def not getting the interest he was probably wanting."
"You shouldn't have a GB date until you're completely satisfied with it."
"That anodization looks absolutely terrible."
"This is getting so much unjust hate just because it's anime."
"Too crammed with aesthetic add-ons making it feel busy."
"Mixed feelings on the F13 badge."
"Why are weebs a thing?"
"Book ending an IC with a planned GB date doesn't make sense."
"Concern about no internal showcase."
Suggestions (5)
Consider adding a PCB for alternate layout ideas.
Consider pausing or delaying GB date to ensure demand.
Include more info on the mount.
Add renders or internals for transparency.
Consider different badge placements.
Questions (3)
Do you know the sales format, potential unit count and potential vendors?
What's the point of having an IC when you have a planned GB date?
Can you elaborate how the PCB compatibility works?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has generated significant discussion with varied opinions. There are concerns regarding the design and pricing, but also excitement over the aesthetics and build. The engagement indicates moderate interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Cosplay TKL (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- ANSI / ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.9° Typing angle
- Connection
- USB
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- O-ring mount
- Case Colors
- Dark Purple/Red Wine
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 4.0lbs
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No