En Dash is a new keyboard project by an Australian graphic designer inspired by the OTD 360C. It aims to offer a refined top mount TKL experience with updated internals and improved layout flexibility. A prototype has been developed, requiring further manufacturing quality improvements.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Community expresses excitement about the design and the first project by the creator."
"Many users indicate strong support and a willingness to buy."
"Comments highlight the aesthetics of the board, calling it stunning and gorgeous."
"Users appreciate the thoughtful design changes made to the original OTD 360C."
"Some express gratitude for the open communication about manufacturing challenges."
Negative (4)
"Concerns are raised regarding the board being too similar to the OTD 360C, with some labeling it a clone."
"Critiques mention the design might lack inspiration and fail to innovate."
"Doubts about the board's pricing and whether it will be accessible to average users."
"Skepticism about the quality of manufacturing and potential production delays."
Suggestions (3)
Suggestions to provide more color options and layouts.
Calls for a poll to gauge community preferences for features or colors.
Request for transparency about the supplier selection for better quality control.
Questions (3)
Users question the specifics of manufacturing and quality assurance.
Inquiries arise about the time frame for future group buys and public availability.
Clarifications regarding the layout and possible custom features are sought.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has substantial engagement with 132 comments, reflecting a passionate and divided community. Positive sentiment dominates despite a notable portion of skepticism regarding originality and quality. Overall, the community is highly interested, eager to support the project while also voicing significant concerns.
Project Specs
- Name
- En Dash
- Release year
- 2019
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
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- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- WKL
- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- TBD
- Case Material
- Aluminium 6061/6063, Brass
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2.5 - 2.8 kg
- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
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