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FC60 PCB (IC)

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The FC60 PCB offers unique flex cuts and extensive layout support for Hive60 keyboards, including split spacebar capabilities. Based on jmdaly's CO60 PCB, it is compatible with QMK and VIA. More details and interest forms are available online for enthusiasts interested in this innovative design.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Medium Interest
Positive – 38%
Neutral – 25%
Negative – 38%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Interest in a 60% board with underglow."

  • "Excited about a flex cut PCB that requires no additional work."

  • "Supports split spacebar, which is appreciated."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns about the inclusion of hotswap functionality increasing costs and complexity."

  • "Worries about the PCB design leading to structural issues with certain builds."

  • "Disagreement regarding hotswap users being labeled as having poor life choices."

Suggestions (3)

  • Do not offer hotswap functionality.

  • Consider limiting bottom row options to avoid excessive choices.

  • Run a poll to decide between bottom row variations.

Questions (3)

  • What thickness will the PCB be?

  • What solder mask/finish is being considered?

  • What will the QC process for the barebones PCB kits entail?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a mix of enthusiastic responses and some heated debates about design choices, particularly regarding hotswap functionality. Some duplicates were filtered out, leading to a balanced view of community feedback.

Project Specs

Name
FC60 PCB
Compatibility
QMK/VIA
Layout Standard
60%
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