The Optica is a 60% mechanical keyboard with a focus on modern aesthetics and a unique design. It features a plate-mount, o-ring gasket system, internal ribbing for acoustics, and is available in WK, WKL, and HHKB layouts.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (12)
"Praise for the leaf spring gasket mount and clean acoustics."
"Admiration for the side profile of the keyboard."
"Expressed love for the design and aesthetics of the board."
"Enthusiastic support for the group buy."
"Comments regarding the gorgeous appearance of the board."
"Excitement about the price drop."
"Interest in the elegant design featuring curves."
"Appreciation for the text on the weight compared to the original design."
"Desire for color options like purple or lilac and need for specific plate compatibility."
"Acknowledgment of potential firmware implementations and community integration."
"Expressed commitment to participate in the group buy."
"Overall positive anticipation for receiving the unit."
Negative (2)
"Concerns regarding the glossy weight finish."
"A user expressed inability to afford the board during the group buy."
Suggestions (2)
Consider using a non-shiny weight.
Add more color options for the keyboard.
Questions (3)
Is there a plan for providing plate files compatible with different keyboard layouts?
Will QMK firmware be available for the board?
Is there a timeline update available?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 24 comments with a high level of engagement. The enthusiasm for the project and positive comments significantly outweigh negative sentiments. There are several technical questions and suggestions, highlighting community interest in functionality and design variations.
Project Specs
- Name
- Optica - 60% (IC)
- Release year
- 2025
- Switch Options
- Gateron Smoothies, SWK Catmints
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- WK/WKL/HHKB
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.9° Typing Angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- Raw, Silver
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 17.9mm/22.0mm Front Height
- Weight
- 1.54kg Fully Built
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -