Etcetera - 65% Plateless (IC) - Keyboard interest check cover image featuring 65% keyboard, plateless PCB, leaf-spring design, custom keyboard, typing angle, 6063 aluminum, PVD copper, QMK, VIA, solder version, hotswap option

Etcetera - 65% Plateless (IC)

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Etcetera 65% is a custom keyboard featuring a plateless PCB-top-mount with leaf-spring design. Combining elements from other popular designs, it offers a 6.5-degree typing angle, a 6063 aluminum case, and QMK/VIA compatibility. Options include a stiffer typing experience with an FR4 plate.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 61%
Neutral – 21%
Negative – 18%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (7)

  • "Gorgeous board with a beautiful design."

  • "The accent bar is a nice feature."

  • "Excited for the project!"

  • "Looks good, interested in the board."

  • "Great sound test, looking forward to the development."

  • "The white option with brass is appealing."

  • "Really like how the accent bar fits the design."

Negative (5)

  • "Concerns over the flexibility of the material and its feel."

  • "Doubts about the feasibility of a hotswap option with plateless design."

  • "Questions about the PCB support for ISO layout."

  • "Uncertainty about the board's weight and internal weight options."

  • "Skepticism about getting hotswap to work effectively."

Suggestions (2)

  • Consider adding a hotswap PCB option.

  • Explore the possibility of offering a silver-colored accent bar.

Questions (3)

  • Will you support ISO layout on the board?

  • Can we see side profile photos of the board?

  • Is the hotswap option going to be available for ISO layouts?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has 25 comments with a good amount of positive feedback indicating excitement for the project. Some concerns were raised regarding the material and design, but overall, engagement and enthusiasm suggest high interest.

Project Specs

Name
Etcetera - 65% Plateless
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
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Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
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Layout Ergonomics
6.5 degree typing angle
Connection
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Polling Rate
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Battery capacity
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Mount Style
pcb-leaf-spring-top mount
Case Colors
Beige, Grey, EWhite
Case Material
6063 aluminum
Keycaps Material
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Dimensions
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Weight
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Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
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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
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QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
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Rapid Trigger
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Screw-in Stabilizers
Yes
Sound Dampening
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Backlight
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