The MeowTool X1, a full-size keyboard by Sirius, features a unique retro style and an OLED screen. It boasts an aluminum alloy build, ambient RGB lighting, and adopts a TOP and SANDWICH structure. Despite removing wireless capability, it offers software support for enhanced customization.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (9)
"The design overall looks nice and unique."
"This is downright gorgeous."
"I love how this looks and it feels like a throwback to boards of the 80's."
"I would love some more information...not really a fan of that top bezel but overall this is a fun board."
"I keep coming back to this thread to see if it's still happening."
"Great looking keyboard, love the design!"
"I find it interesting and I'm eager for updates."
"The side view is gorgeous."
"I like the aesthetics."
Negative (6)
"Don't like the bezels personally, they look too large overall."
"I think removing the inner bevel edge for each section would improve the look."
"Would have preferred more functionality for the top bar."
"Some more information would be nice regarding specs."
"The top panel seems mostly for looks with only a tiny OLED."
"The keyboard seems dead without updates."
Suggestions (3)
Include an exploded view to explain the top and sandwich mount better.
Add more details on color options, estimated pricing, and materials.
Consider adding more functionality to the OLED screen.
Questions (4)
What will the price point be?
When does the group buy start?
What color options will be available?
Can the OLED screen be programmed for custom displays?
Duckeebs Analysis
23 total comments with a balanced number of responses suggest moderate interest. Many requests for additional information indicate active engagement from the community.
Project Specs
- Name
- MeowTool X1 Keyboard (IC)
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Full-size
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminum Alloy
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- Yes
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes