Neptune 80 is a custom-designed heavy aluminum keyboard by a Korean enthusiast, featuring a significant weight for stability. With options in materials and colors, it aims for a sturdy feel. The open design process involves community feedback via Discord, with an estimated price of $600 to $1,300 depending on material choices.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (8)
"Interest in the heavy design and WKL layout."
"Appreciation for the keyboard's shape and angles."
"Support for a simple boxy design with potential."
"Excitement for a new project despite concerns."
"Enthusiasm for heavy boards and the overall concept."
"Positive engagement and anticipation for updates."
"Acknowledgment of the design's uniqueness and appeal."
"Expressions of nostalgia for heavy keyboards."
Negative (9)
"Concerns about high pricing for an unfinished design."
"Criticism regarding the lack of details and flaws in the design."
"Feeling that the project may be a cash grab."
"Request for design improvements before continuing."
"Disappointment in the lack of finalized PCB design."
"Skepticism about previous GB experience profitability."
"Discussions on the inflated price tag in relation to the design stage."
"Querying the legitimacy of a minimum order quantity of 100."
"Doubt about the project's commitment from the designer."
Suggestions (5)
Include more visual references and details in the renders.
Explore additional mounting options for the keyboard.
Consider adjustments to the initial pricing structure.
Finalizing the design and PCB before posting the IC.
Ensure compatibility with existing PCBs and layouts.
Questions (5)
What kind of USB port will be used?
Will the design be compatible with h87/h88?
What does SUS stand for?
Can a daughterboard be offered?
Is the MOQ of 100 flexible?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a mix of excitement and skepticism, with considerable negative feedback regarding design readiness and pricing. Positive comments primarily focus on the unique aspects of weight and aesthetics, while neutral comments mainly address technical questions. Overall engagement suggests a medium interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Neptune 80
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- WKL
- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
- 7 degrees
- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Top mount and Gasket
- Case Colors
- Black, Gray, White, Silver, Beige, Skyblue
- Case Material
- Aluminium 6063/6061, SUS, Brass
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
- over 4kg
- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- 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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