The Glacier80 is a TKL keyboard with F13 by CreateKeebs featuring a plateless leaf-spring gasket design and materials used in high-end manufacturing. With 200 units available, it offers both hotswap and soldered PCB options, ensuring a flexible typing experience with customizability and a luxurious build.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Enthusiasm for the weight design and overall aesthetics."
"Interest in the unique look and colors of the keyboard."
"Appreciation for the innovative design and material choices."
"Excitement for the potential of the keyboard and the option of hot-swap PCB."
Negative (4)
"Concerns over reliance on foam for sound quality."
"Criticism of the 'glacier' engraving alongside iceberg references."
"Mixed feelings on the design of the block area for arrow keys."
"Desire for additional color options beyond what's offered."
Suggestions (4)
Consider adding an unlimited group buy option.
Include foam as an optional add-on rather than defaulting to it.
Refine the engraving to align better with the theme.
Update the post for clarity on sales format.
Questions (4)
When will prototypes be available for viewing?
What materials are being used for the case?
How much will the keyboard cost?
Are split shift options going to be available?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains 62 comments with a high engagement level focused on both positive excitement and constructive criticism. A significant portion of the community shows strong interest in the project's aesthetics and materials, while concerns primarily revolve around design choices and the practicality of including foam.
Project Specs
- Name
- Glacier80
- Layout Size
- TKL with F13
- Layout Standard
- -
- Material
- Aluminum, Nickel Cobalt Alloy
- Weight
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- Black, Blue 2728C, Burgundy 676C
- Switch Options
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Profile
- -