Octopad+ is an upgraded version of its predecessor with enhanced materials, including an anodized aluminum case and chrome plated knobs. It features a hotswappable PCB compatible with VIA/QMK, and includes Gateron switches. The current focus is an interest check phase with a target price of $130.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many community members express excitement about the product and its design."
"Comments highlight interest in the macropad and its pricing."
"Some users express willingness to purchase multiple units."
"Positive remarks are made about the aesthetic appeal and features."
Negative (3)
"Concerns raised about high shipping costs."
"Inquiries into pricing adjustments based on parts included."
"Questions about color options and finishing details."
Suggestions (3)
Increase knob cutout size to accommodate standard knobs.
Consider offering the macropad without switches and keycaps to lower cost.
Introduce an option for a solderable PCB alongside the hotswap version.
Questions (3)
Will there be an option for E-white and other colors?
Is the anodized black actually black or dark gray?
Could Bluetooth functionality be added?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains 50 comments, with a strong positive sentiment overall. Many users express excitement and interest in making a purchase, evidenced by multiple comments regarding immediate purchases. Only a few negative comments are present, mainly concerning shipping costs and product options.
Project Specs
- Name
- Octopad+
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- Gateron Yellow/Black
- Profile
- DSA
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mounted
- Case Colors
- Black, Silver
- Case Material
- Anodized Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- No