The Kendo IC offers a customizable keyboard with color options of E-Black, E-White, Rose Gold, and Plum. It features a split HHKB layout and top mount style, with a typing angle of 7°. Buyers can choose between POM, brass, or carbon fiber plates, with prices ranging from $425 to $475.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Many users express excitement about the rose gold color option."
"Interest in the split board design is high."
"Users appreciate the design and aesthetics of the keyboard."
"Comments indicate strong desire to participate in the group buy."
"Positive remarks about the potential features like tenting and customization options."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the high price of the keyboard."
"Some users find the HHKB layout limiting."
"Criticism of some unclear details in the initial post."
"Some posts express frustration with past issues in the community related to the designer."
Suggestions (3)
Add a magnetic feature to easily attach the two halves of the keyboard.
Consider providing a layout compatibility guide.
Explore the possibility of wireless functionality.
Questions (3)
Will there be an option to mix and match colors?
Is a sound test planned for the POM plate?
Can you confirm if the PCB will support QMK or Bluetooth?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a substantial amount of engagement (135 comments), and the majority of the feedback is positive. There are significant discussions around design features and community concerns related to previous issues, but overall, excitement for the project appears to outweigh the negatives.
Project Specs
- Name
- Kendo (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Split HHKB
- Layout Standard
- Fixed
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C (Either Left or Right)
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- E-Black, E-White, Rose Gold (ano), Plum (ano)
- Case Material
- Aluminum 6063
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
- PCB
- Custom PCB by ender + 4 daughter boards
- Pricing
- $425-475 (depending on plate option - POM or Brass)
- MOQ
- None
- GB Date
- TBD
- Typing Angle
- 7°
- Front Height
- ~18mm
- Plate
- 4mm POM (Acetal), Brass (PVD Finish), Carbon fiber (w/ foam core)