Introducing Mesa TKL, a unique keyboard designed to minimize switch height for enhanced comfort. Featuring an aluminum case with options in black or white e-coat, this keyboard offers a low front height and utilizes a PORON gasket for sound dampening. The group buy begins on October 29, 2020.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Community appreciates the innovative design and aesthetic of the board."
"Many users express excitement about the potential for a unique product."
"Several users showed interest in purchasing the keyboard despite concerns."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the durability and safety of the exposed PCB."
"Criticism about the high typing angle conflicting with the low front height."
"Skepticism regarding the practicality of the exposed design."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding a transparent cover for the PCB to mitigate concerns.
Reduce the typing angle to enhance comfort with the low front height.
Integrate customizable features like color options and a solder version.
Questions (3)
Will the keyboard support ISO layouts?
What kind of colorways are being considered?
What measures will be taken to protect the exposed PCB from damage?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows a high engagement level with 83 total comments. Despite mixed feedback, the excitement and willingness to support the project indicate strong interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Mesa TKL
- Release year
- 2020
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 8.5 degree
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- Black, White
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2.6kg
- Hot Swappable
- -
- 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
- Yes
- Backlight
- No