Elongate combines the versatility of a 40% layout with the aesthetics of a mini 1800, featuring a dedicated numpad cluster. Designed for a superior typing experience, it offers customizable midlayers and LED indicators, supporting open-source firmware with QMK and VIA compatibility.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Community excited about the project and its success."
"Users express gratitude and support for the project's direction."
"Many comments highlight the unique design features."
"The switch to USB-C and in-switch LEDs received enthusiastic responses."
"Comments show a strong desire to purchase once available."
Negative (4)
"Some users criticized the initial default plate material as aluminum instead of brass."
"Concerns raised about the indicator lights being unnecessary."
"A few comments expressed frustration over a lack of communication from the OP."
"Some users are hesitant due to potential confusion over plate materials."
Suggestions (4)
Users suggest clearer communication about the default plate material.
Interest in seeing a southpaw configuration in potential future revisions.
Some users desire an option to disable LED indicators.
Requests for sample layer configurations for non-40% users.
Questions (4)
What is the keyboard's dimension?
Is the default plate brass or aluminum?
When will the group buy actually start?
Will there be options for different plate materials?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a strong positive sentiment with varied community engagement. Concerns mainly focused on clarity regarding materials. There are clear signs of high interest as shown by enthusiastic posts and inquiries.
Project Specs
- Name
- Elongate (Mini 1800)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40-50%
- Layout Standard
- 1800CP
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Polycarbonate or Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- 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
- Yes