The KB-40-A is a unique 40% keyboard kit made from stainless steel. It features a minimalist design, customizable options, and a focus on durability and repairability.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"The project is seen as very cool and unusual in a good way."
"The aesthetic is appreciated, with a specific mention of the exquisite design."
"Detailed analysis is praised for contributing to keyboard research."
"Expressions of support for the interest check are made."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the case design not being flush and the inclination being too flat."
"Some comments express dissatisfaction with the current layout options, feeling they seem unbalanced."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding an incline for improved ergonomics.
Explore alternate layout options to achieve a more balanced appearance.
Move in-depth design discussions to a more suitable platform like Discord.
Duckeebs Analysis
Thread contains an engaged community with a mix of supportive and critical feedback. The project has received detailed suggestions, indicating a high level of interest and involvement.
Project Specs
- Name
- KB-40-A (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- Kailh hot swap sockets, MX switches only
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6-degree typing angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Tray mount with rubber gaskets
- Case Colors
- Matte black
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- No