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Omait 60% Keyboard (IC)

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The Omait 60% Keyboard is in its prototype stage, with plans for further development, including a daughterboard and cost reductions. It features QMK and VIA support, a brass weight, and a 6-degree typing angle. Feedback is sought to refine the design and customization options.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Low Interest
Positive – 10%
Neutral – 13%
Negative – 77%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Acknowledge the hustle and desire to capitalize on trends."

  • "Sick prototype bro."

  • "Brief mention of enjoyment in the project's early stage."

Negative (4)

  • "Design is criticized for being a clone with no originality."

  • "Concern about the lack of a prototype and commitment to the project."

  • "Impression of the IC being poorly executed and reflecting a cash grab."

  • "Comments suggest it's too similar to existing keyboards."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider changing design elements to be more original.

  • Need more detailed layouts and better renders.

  • Pick color schemes that are not standard web colors.

Questions (3)

  • Clarification on the daughterboard question.

  • Why is the first iteration a clone?

  • Specific requests about design changes and inspirations.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a low positive sentiment with most feedback being critical. The vast majority of responses express concerns about originality and execution, leading to a low overall interest level despite some members appreciating the effort. Duplicate comments regarding the design being a clone were filtered out.

Project Specs

Name
Omait 60% Keyboard
Release year
2021
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
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Layout Ergonomics
6 Degree typing angle
Connection
-
Polling Rate
-
Mount Style
Gasket oring mount
Case Colors
-
Case Material
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Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
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Weight
-
Hot Swappable
-
Knob Support
-
Display Support
-
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
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USB-C
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USB passthrough
-
Hall Effect Support
-
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
-
Battery capacity
-
Brass Weight
Yes