The Karbon/65 is a 65% keyboard inspired by Lamborghini's carbon fiber design. It features an isolation mount and brass weight, aiming for a compact and refined aesthetic. Initial issues with a designer led to revisions, with prototypes expected soon for a small group buy.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (9)
"Interesting design. Good luck."
"The board looks really good."
"I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt."
"If you can clear up issues raised, you could have a successful first run."
"Ah. This beautiful dumpster fire somehow continues to find new and exciting ways to keep burning and entertain."
"Good luck on the group buy."
"I'll trust this guy based on the season for giving."
"People deserve second chances."
"There is potential for growth from mistakes."
Negative (10)
"Concerns about the legitimacy of the runner."
"Trust issues due to previous GB problems."
"Poor business judgment in collaborating with PheonixStarr."
"Too much drama from the start."
"Doubts about production capability."
"Expectation of transparency when collaborating with controversial figures."
"Claims of financial mismanagement linked to past GBs."
"Participants are skeptical about handing over money."
"The runner should establish a presence in the community first."
"Aligning with a problematic collaborator tarnishes reputation."
Suggestions (5)
Run the GB through a reputable vendor.
Consider cutting ties with the current PCB designer.
Increase transparency regarding collaboration choices.
Engage more with the community before initiating a GB.
Modify the design or use a different PCB to alleviate concerns.
Questions (7)
Will there be different layout options?
What firmware will the PCB use?
What will be the production time?
How can we reserve a unit?
Are there renders from different angles available?
What will the sound and feel of forged CF as plate material be?
Was there an intention to run this through a vendor?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread exhibits a high level of negative sentiment due to concerns about previous group buy issues and the runner's reputation. There is some positive feedback regarding the design, but it is overshadowed by distrust. Engagement is moderate with a mix of constructive criticism and questions.
Project Specs
- Name
- Karbon/65
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- Symmetrical
- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Isolation
- Case Colors
- Black & Grey
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- 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
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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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- PCB
- TBA