The Fossil Full Size is a custom keyboard project made in the USA, following the successful Palmetto 60. Designed by Van Dusen, it features a blued weight, grommet mount, and various plate options. Early access units are available, with more info on Discord.
Project Gallery
Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community members expressed excitement about the design and quality of the board."
"Many users indicated strong interest to purchase, stating they were very likely to participate."
"Several comments praised the aesthetic and weight design of the keyboard."
"Users appreciate the initiative to manufacture in the USA and expressed support for boutique full-size keyboards."
Negative (3)
"Some users raised concerns about the size being too large for daily use."
"Criticism was directed at the high price point of the keyboard."
"A few users were skeptical about the availability of future releases or extras."
Suggestions (3)
Suggestions included considering a southpaw layout for left-handed users.
A few users proposed the idea of offering a more compact full-sized version.
There were requests to add ISO layout options and to consider the internal weight design.
Questions (3)
Several users inquired about the possibility of different color options and finishes.
Some asked about future releases and whether this would be a one-time group buy.
Clarifications were requested regarding the decision-making process for layouts and manufacturing locations.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contained a high level of engagement with 67 comments and numerous expressions of enthusiasm. Positive feedback significantly outweighed negative feedback, leading to a strong interest level assessment.
Project Specs
- Name
- Fossil Full Size
- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- Full Size
- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Grommet Mount
- Case Colors
- Bronze and Titanium Blue Cerakote
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
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- Weight
- 2.44 kg
- Hot Swappable
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- 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
- Yes
- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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