The Kamo60 is a 60% top mount keyboard with design inspiration from the 1995 BMW M5 Touring. It features a unique rear design, supports various PCBs, and comes in multiple colors. The projected price could drop to 150 USD if interest is sufficient, with MOQ set at 50 units.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"There's potential for a price drop to $150, which would attract a lot of interest."
"The generic look could keep costs down while being well made."
"Interest in low price point for an entry-level top mount keyboard."
"I would be interested in one at the new proposed price."
"Good idea to order a prototype after gathering interest."
Negative (5)
"Concerns about mounting point placement under the spacebar."
"Looks similar to other keyboards, lacking in originality."
"Comment about it appearing generic and the need for uniqueness."
"Desire for more color options than currently offered."
"Worried about design aspect inspired by the BMW but with a random name."
Suggestions (4)
Need hotswap compatibility for less experienced users.
Possibility of offering multiple layout options (HHKB, WKL).
Prototype sound tests should be included as part of the marketing.
Enable a multi-layout plate that supports different layouts.
Questions (3)
What type of aluminium will be used?
What manufacturer is being talked to for production?
Clarification on design name incorporation.
Duckeebs Analysis
21 comments indicate strong engagement, with several users expressing interest in varying price points. Positive sentiments outweigh negatives, with particular attention to design and pricing concerns.
Project Specs
- Name
- Kamo60
- Release year
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI, ISO
- Mount Style
- Top-mount
- Case Colors
- Blue, Pink, Grayish, Black
- Plate material
- Aluminium, Brass, Polycarbonate
- Bottom row
- 6.25U and 7U
- Typing angle
- 7 degrees
- Switch Options
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Weight
- 1kg
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -