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MB-44 (IC)

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The MB-44 is a custom keyboard with a Minivan inspired 65%-esque layout featuring a fun two-piece case design and a 7-degree typing angle. It supports encoders and uses Atmega32u2 with Unified C3 for QMK compatibility. A group buy with color options is pending based on interest at an estimated $250.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 71%
Neutral – 18%
Negative – 12%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (7)

  • "Appreciation for the prototype, noting its rarity."

  • "Excitement about the new layout options and aesthetics."

  • "Praise for the design and materials used."

  • "Happy to see more premium layouts after the previous company went out of business."

  • "Looking forward to more information and the group buy."

  • "Love for the colors and overall look of the board."

  • "General enthusiasm expressed with exclamations."

Negative (2)

  • "Concern that the backspace key design may not be compatible with certain keycap sets."

  • "Request for numerical details on pricing or specs."

Suggestions (2)

  • Consider creating a sound test video with the prototype.

  • Look into providing EU proxies for better availability.

Questions (2)

  • Request for numbers related to pricing or specifications.

  • Clarification on the backspace key compatibility.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 18 comments with a strong positive sentiment. Engagement is high, with many members expressing excitement and appreciation, thus reflecting an overall high interest level.

Project Specs

Name
MB-44
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
7 degree
Connection
Type-C
Polling Rate
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Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Top mount
Case Colors
Blue-Grey, Green, Lilac, Black
Case Material
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Keycaps Material
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Dimensions
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Weight
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Hot Swappable
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Knob Support
Yes
Display Support
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Mac/Win Support
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Multi-Media Keys
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USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
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Hall Effect Support
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QMK Support
Yes
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
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Backlight
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