The Key 65 by Fox Lab is the first 65% custom keyboard kit featuring a three-layer structure and a gasket mount plate. Notable updates include new materials, improved coating techniques, and the introduction of E-yellow colors. Available with innovative case options and design improvements, pre-orders start soon.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Many users are excited about the overall design."
"A significant number of comments express interest in the new materials and features."
"Several users confirm they are definitely in for the purchase."
Negative (3)
"The majority dislike the logo design, with comments suggesting it feels generic or out of place."
"Concerns were raised about the rotary encoder being unnecessary and detracting from aesthetics."
"Some comments mentioned the price as a barrier, with requests for potential discounts."
Suggestions (3)
Multiple users suggested changing the logo to something more aesthetic, like a leaf or a fox symbol.
There were requests for a split backspace support option.
Some suggested adding rotary encoder compatibility, while others would prefer an extra key instead.
Questions (3)
What does NR stand for?
Will there be support for ISO layout?
Is the proposed logo going to be changed based on feedback?
Duckeebs Analysis
Thread contains 141 replies with a good mix of feedback. The primary theme is strong interest in the design and features counterbalanced by significant concerns over the logo. High engagement is shown by the variety of comments and suggestions.
Project Specs
- Name
- Key 65
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
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- 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
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- E-yellow and more
- Case Material
- G10, POM
- 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
- Foam board between the plate and the PCB
- Backlight
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