The JD40 40% boards group buy aims to honor smallfry's legacy with a special red-on-red keyset. Kits include titanium and aluminum components. Proceeds over material costs will support the Nathaniel J Walter Foundation. Customization options are limited.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (10)
"Great cause and board, very interested."
"I'm certainly interested."
"Totally in for this."
"Very excited about the small 40% layout."
"Just want to commend the effort here, nice work people."
"I love the concept and design dedication to Smallfry."
"This is delightful news."
"I'm using a JD40 now and really loving it."
"I'm down for this, I love titanium."
"Awesome, thanks for the options!"
Negative (5)
"Price is a concern, unsure how much to pay."
"Mounting could be an issue with light materials."
"Concerned about layout complicating typing."
"Assembly could be challenging for beginners."
"Some people worry about mixing materials in the design."
Suggestions (4)
Offering aluminum options alongside titanium for affordability.
Including feet with the kit for ergonomic purposes.
Poll to track preferences for materials.
Ensuring switch housing removal openings in the layout.
Questions (5)
How many will be produced?
Will assembly cost be included?
What challenges might beginners face during assembly?
Is it possible to buy spacers and acrylic later?
Can we get counter sunk holes in the plate for mounting hardware?
Duckeebs Analysis
This thread has significant engagement with 108 comments, showing high enthusiasm for the project. Most users express positive sentiment, indicating strong community interest. Questions and suggestions are common, reflecting thoughtful engagement with the project details.
Project Specs
- Name
- JD40 40% Boards
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- Winkeyless
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Material
- Titanium, Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
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- Switch Options
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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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
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- 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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