Nascent (IC) - Keyboard interest check cover image featuring Nascent, group buy, keyboard, Cerakote, FR4 plate, Studio Kestra, 65% keyboard, solder PCB, anodized colors, leaf spring mount

Nascent (IC)

Keyboard
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Nascent Group Buy starts February 21st, offering 90 units with full Cerakote finishes. The price is 365CAD, featuring changes like a switch to FR4 plates and omitting custom colors for logistical ease. A build stream is set for February 3rd by Firewire on Studio Kestra's platform.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 63%
Neutral – 23%
Negative – 15%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (10)

  • "Excited about the olive green cerakote finish."

  • "Great price point for a PCB mount board."

  • "Loving the design and colors, especially the blue."

  • "Interest in the project and its execution."

  • "Appreciation for showcasing a low angle board."

  • "Finds the board very beautiful and concrete."

  • "Excited about getting the moss version."

  • "Excited after watching the build stream."

  • "Friendly support from other community members."

  • "Happy to see a project from fellow Canadians."

Negative (6)

  • "Concerns about the durability of the leaf spring design."

  • "Worries about the large number of screws on the bottom."

  • "Dislike for seams in the design."

  • "Preference for less case screws to modernize the look."

  • "Not interested due to lack of ISO support."

  • "Skepticism about the unconventional design choices."

Suggestions (2)

  • Consider fewer screws for a more modern aesthetic.

  • Offer more neutral color options for wider appeal.

Questions (1)

  • What is the final typing angle of the keyboard?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread shows strong community engagement with a mix of enthusiasm and constructive feedback. Positive comments significantly outweigh negative ones, leading to a high interest level. There are some concerns, primarily about design elements and color options.

Project Specs

Name
Nascent
Release year
2021
Switch Options
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Profile
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Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
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Layout Ergonomics
Lower than 6°
Connection
USB
Polling Rate
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Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Colors
Moss, Highland Green, Blue Titanium, Armor Black, Satin Aluminum
Case Material
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Keycaps Material
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Dimensions
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Weight
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Hot Swappable
No
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
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Multi-Media Keys
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USB-C
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USB passthrough
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Hall Effect Support
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QMK Support
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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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