The KL-90 is a 75% keyboard featuring an extra macro column, dual encoders, OLED support, USB-C, and optional hotswap. It offers three case options: FR4, 3D printed, and aluminum with a gasket mount. Manufacturing is expected by April-May 2021, with prices ranging from $75 to $550.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (12)
"Excited for the design and features."
"The layout and overall aesthetics are nice."
"In for the Alu version, looks good."
"This checks my boxes for features."
"Great design, excited for the group buy."
"Love the layout and interested in joining the group buy."
"The split spacebar and encoder options are awesome."
"Excited and signed up for Discord to stay updated."
"Looking forward to seeing this go live."
"The design options are appealing."
"This is the board I am most excited about."
"Pleased with the community engagement."
Negative (5)
"Some comments about the design being hideous."
"Concerns about the layout resembling others too much."
"Thought the OLED screen placement was clunky."
"Expressed dislike for the split space design."
"Some found the design to be simplistic and safe."
Suggestions (3)
Consider reducing the bevel on the top edges.
Ideas for a more flexible and cost-effective design.
Request for clarification on the weight design.
Questions (4)
What are the details on the hotswap PCB options?
Inquiries about the mounting system and geometry of the case.
Questions regarding the inclusion of RGB LEDs.
Requests for more photos of the 3D printed version.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains 43 total comments with a strong presence of positive feedback. The sentiment is largely favorable, with community members expressing excitement about the project and a detailed discussion about features, which indicates high engagement and interest levels.
Project Specs
- Name
- KL-90 (IC)
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 75%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI/ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6 Degree Typing Angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket or Top Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- FR4, 3D Printed, Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- Yes
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -