The Isla keyboard is entering its final prototyping phase, inspired by the OTD Koala, featuring a simple and classy design. Key features include o-ring mounting and options for copper, aluminium, or CF plates. The group buy is planned for late July, with around 200 units available on a first come, first served basis.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community is excited and looking forward to the design."
"Many comments praise the clean and minimal look."
"Desire for sound tests and more pictures, indicating interest in the project's progress."
"Enthusiasm about the overall design and components, especially the color options."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the logo's design being possibly interpreted as phallic."
"Some frustration about the lack of a WKL option."
"Questions raised about the PCB stability with the gasket mount design."
Suggestions (3)
Request for half plate options and more plate material variations.
Suggestions for involving content creators for builds prior to the GB.
Inquiry about a US proxy for shipping.
Questions (3)
Requests for clarification on vendor availability in different regions.
Curiosity about the weight engraving and final product specifications.
Questions about the mounting style and its effect on the PCB.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated a lot of positive feedback with a high engagement level, shown by the number of replies indicating interest in the project. The ratio of positive to negative feedback strongly favors enthusiasm for the design.
Project Specs
- Name
- Isla
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
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- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
- 4.5 degrees
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- o-ring tray
- Case Colors
- wine red, black, silver
- Case Material
- aluminium 6063
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
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- 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
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- 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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