Mercury65 is the first keyboard project from Rocket Keyboards, a new expansion by RocketCables. It features a 65% form factor, brass back-mounted weight, and QMK & VIA compatibility. With limited availability worldwide, the keyboard offers customizable options and a unique desk mat.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Many users expressed excitement about the design and aesthetics of the keyboard."
"The bottom engraving received high praise for its creativity."
"Several comments noted the quality and appeal of the badges."
"Users remarked on the stunning theme of the keyboard."
"Unanimous appreciation for the board's overall look and features."
Negative (4)
"Concerns were raised about the high price point of the keyboard."
"Some users found the sound of the keyboard hollow and unappealing."
"A critique mentioned the lack of visual interest at the sides of the keyboard."
"Feedback indicated a desire for better corner designs."
Suggestions (3)
One user suggested including ISO support on the PCB.
Another suggestion was to consider curving a sharp corner near the USB-C port for better aesthetics.
Users encouraged the addition of larger feet to improve stability.
Questions (3)
Inquiries were made about the material used for specific parts of the keyboard.
Several users asked if hot swappable and solderable PCBs could be chosen.
One user questioned if the GB was still happening due to lack of information.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated significant engagement with 62 total comments. Positive comments greatly outnumbered negative ones, indicating strong community interest and enthusiasm for the project. Suggestions and questions showed an engaged and thoughtful community.
Project Specs
- Name
- Mercury65
- Release year
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- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Separated Arrow Cluster
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Isolation
- Case Colors
- Black / Deep Navy / E-White
- Case Material
- -
- 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
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -