Xikii Studio introduces Master98, a keyboard with a compact-1800 layout featuring customizable RGB, hotswap switches, and a unique mounting structure for enhanced typing. Pre-assembled with stabilizers and priced at $600, the design offers both wired and wireless functionality.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Commenters express excitement about the design and features of the keyboard."
"Several users appreciate the hotswap capability in a larger keyboard layout."
"Positive remarks about the overall appearance and functionality of the keyboard."
Negative (2)
"Concerns raised about the use of plate mount stabs and limited layout options."
"Criticism regarding the keyboard described as a cheap clone from other products."
Suggestions (2)
To consider including options for solderable PCBs for more flexible customization.
Request for split space bar and stepped keycap support.
Questions (2)
Whether the keyboard will include a battery.
Clarification needed on the positioning of the O-rings.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated a moderate level of interest with 10 unique comments, where positive feedback slightly outweighs negative feedback. The presence of various suggestions indicates active engagement from the community.
Project Specs
- Name
- Master98 (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- Kailh hotswap
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Compact-1800
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C, Bluetooth 4.0
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- 3800mah
- Mount Style
- Top mount with O-ring
- Case Colors
- TBD
- Case Material
- Aluminum 6063 and polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes