DSA Chaya (IC) - Keycap interest check cover image featuring DSA Chaya, mechanical keyboard, Japanese keyset, hiragana, typing, OADG 109A, 60% keyboard

DSA Chaya (IC)

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DSA Chaya is a new mechanical keyboard keyset designed to fill the gap in Japanese hiragana-based sets. Unlike others, it's suitable for actual Japanese typing, following the OADG 109A layout for a 60% keyboard. Feedback is welcomed on this first-time keyset design.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 64%
Neutral – 27%
Negative – 9%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (7)

  • "Supportive of the concept and design of the keyset."

  • "Excited about the idea of a JIS layout."

  • "Appreciative of the aesthetic and execution."

  • "Expressed interest in purchasing the keyset."

  • "Love for the concept of kana legends."

  • "General excitement about creating a unique set."

  • "Encouragement for the designer's first project."

Negative (1)

  • "Concern about the lack of compatible keyboard molds for the design."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider offering a secondary accent color.

  • Use Japanese Kanji instead of Chinese characters for better representation.

  • Include specific mac keys for compatibility with Japanese Mac keyboards.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a good number of unique replies and a high ratio of positive feedback, suggesting strong community interest.

Project Specs

Name
DSA Chaya
Profile
DSA
Material
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Layout Standard
OADG 109A
Sculpted
No
Sub-Legends
-
Wall thickness
-
Legend method
-
Color palette
-
Shine through
No
Pudding style
No