The CU70 keyboard, based on the CU65, offers unique layouts on a hotswap PCB, with six extra keys and a macro pad on the left. The team seeks input on plate mounting systems and color preferences. It uses the same dial as the CU1 and CU7 models, with concept renders available for review.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (9)
"Excitement about the macro keys and interest in the project."
"The dial on the left is appreciated."
"Interest in the unique design and concept."
"Good feedback on the shape being unique."
"Love for the simple design but different enough features."
"Positive remarks on the hot-swappable feature."
"Creative color suggestions from the community."
"Appreciation for the asymmetry and rounded corners."
"Enthusiasm for the project overall."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the bezels being too thin."
"Desire for more uniform bezels to improve aesthetics."
Suggestions (5)
Make the macro keys wider and consider more layout options.
Explore different plate mounting systems like top mount or gasket.
Offer options without a knob and adjust for macro column layout.
Consider uniform bezels for aesthetic consistency.
Assess the need for RGB options and pricing strategy.
Questions (2)
What would be the estimated price for the current concept?
Will this board support QMK/VIA?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated a significant amount of engagement with 16 comments in total. Positive feedback outnumbers negative comments, and many users expressed enthusiasm about the product, contributing to a high interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- CU70 (IC)
- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
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- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
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- Case Colors
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- Case Material
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- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No