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Frusta Experimental Numpad (IC)

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Frusta Experimental Numpad is an innovative keyboard project by G14D from PicoLab, Hong Kong. It features a modular design with customizable frustums, various color options, and advanced technical specifications. The IC for this project is open for two weeks, with future plans for Bluetooth and chameleon coating options.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 68%
Neutral – 16%
Negative – 16%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (4)

  • "Supportive interest in the numpad's design and features."

  • "Excitement over the various color options."

  • "Users are looking forward to the group buy and have expressed a strong desire to purchase."

  • "Interest in the potential inclusion of features like hot-swappability."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns about the quality and delays in production."

  • "Doubts about the feasibility of certain features like wireless connectivity."

  • "Some users feel uncertain about the mounting systems potentially causing issues."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider adding more color options, such as toxic green cerakote.

  • Feedback on ensuring the hotswap PCB includes ortho layouts.

  • Request for wireless or Bluetooth functionality.

Questions (3)

  • When will the group buy start?

  • Will there be updates on the project timeline?

  • Is there an option for an aluminum plate?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 50 comments with diverse opinions and a strong positive sentiment among many users. The community shows great enthusiasm, with a recurring mention of interest in various features. There are some concerns, but they do not outweigh the positive feedback.

Project Specs

Name
Frusta Experimental Numpad
Release year
-
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Size
Numpad / Ortho 6x4
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
7 degrees
Connection
Type-C-to-A and Type-C-to-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
O-ring gasket mount / Top mount / Tray mount
Case Colors
Anodized / Cerakote
Case Material
6061-T6 Aluminium
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
143.8 x 96.2 x 21.1-38.2 mm
Weight
730 grams
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
Yes