The FB60/Freebird60 offers a 60% entry-level custom keyboard kit launched by Jerry of KeebsForAll. Designed with community feedback, it features a 60% tray-mounted aluminum case, hot-swap PCB, and modular components at an affordable price. Launch date set tentatively for August 2nd, 2021.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community appreciates the affordable entry-level kit with an aluminum case."
"Several users express excitement about having a budget alternative to existing products."
"The design aesthetics and finish received praise."
"Comments indicate interest in the modular components and overall package."
Negative (4)
"Critiques mention the tray mount style may not suit everyone."
"Concerns about the center mounting posts affecting the case's functionality."
"Some users prefer other models over the Freebird for various reasons."
"Shipping costs and availability raised as potential drawbacks."
Suggestions (3)
Request for WKL/HHKB version to cater to more users.
Suggestions to remove the center mounting post or make it removable.
Inquiry about adding gummy o-ring mounts for configurable options.
Questions (3)
Clarifications about whether the kit can be sold as case only.
Questions regarding color options and additional product images.
Inquiries about vendor availability and shipping details for specific regions.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows active engagement with 26 comments, a healthy mix of positive and negative sentiments, and diverse suggestions. Feedback primarily revolves around design preferences, pricing, and configurations, indicating strong community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Freebird60/FB60
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Tray Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- No