Following the success of CU65 and CU80, new mechanical keyboard kits are being considered: CU40 (40% layout), CU7 (macro pad with rotary encoder), and CU21 (numpad). All ensure QMK compatibility, hot-swap sockets, and high-profile cases. User feedback is sought for upcoming developments.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (7)
"Interest in the macro pad and numpad development expressed."
"Support for the designs if they match colors and layouts with existing boards."
"Overall excitement about the CU40 and its potential for ISO layouts."
"Positive remarks about the layout of the CU40."
"Strong interest in the compatibility of the numpad with CU65."
"Anticipation for more ISO options in mechanical keyboards."
"Expressed that the CU21 meets their needs perfectly."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about possible compatibility issues due to unique key sizes."
"Criticism of tray mount layouts and desire to avoid them."
Suggestions (2)
Making the question about other layouts in the feedback form optional.
Ensure to stick to commonly available key sizes for compatibility.
Questions (3)
Is it possible to have ISO support while maintaining hotswap?
Will the CU21 utilize USB Type C?
What is the estimated timeline for the group's launch?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a good number of active comments with diverse opinions. Positive feedback predominantly focuses on design and compatibility, while negative feedback addresses potential compatibility issues. Overall, the community shows a high level of enthusiasm for the new products, reflected in the ratio of positive to negative comments.
Project Specs
- Name
- CU40
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI/ISO
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- QMK Support
- Yes
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Connection
- USB
- USB passthrough
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Knob Support
- No