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Magnet67 - Magnetic Switch Keyboard

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The Magnet67 is an innovative 60% magnetic switch keyboard featuring a gasket mount, customizable key travel (0.1-4.0mm), and a pre-assembled aluminum kit priced at $159. It’s equipped with QMK firmware, rapid trigger support, and a self-developed online remap solution for seamless programming and customization.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Medium Interest
Positive – 23%
Neutral – 23%
Negative – 54%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Great to see a custom mechanical keyboard offering for hall effect switches."

  • "The hall effect change is very needed for the keyboard hobby right now."

  • "Hall Effect switches can have adjustable actuation points."

Negative (3)

  • "There are very few options for hall effect switches, making it hard to choose them over MX."

  • "Current hall effect offerings feel like marketing hype with limited practical options."

  • "Diverse choices in MX switches overshadow the new hall effect switches."

Suggestions (2)

  • More switch options should be offered to make hall effect switches a solid choice.

  • Consider changing the design elements to reduce visual clutter on the board.

Questions (2)

  • Can you provide an estimate on when the group buy might start?

  • Will there be more switch options available for hall effect in the future?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a moderate level of interest with diverse opinions. Negative feedback is focused on the limited options for hall effect switches, while positive comments appreciate the potential innovation. Some comments reflect skepticism about the new technology, highlighting a mix of enthusiastic and critical responses.

Project Specs

Name
Magnet67
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Material
6061 aluminum alloy
Case Colors
PVD silver mirror
Weight
1.2 kg
Dimensions
317*110*30 mm
Switch Options
GATERON magnetic hall effect switches
Connection
Wired
Polling Rate
-
Hot Swappable
-
Knob Support
-
Display Support
-
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
-
USB passthrough
-
Hall Effect Support
Yes
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
Yes
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
Yes
Battery capacity
-