The Orthocode Keyboard Kit (IC) is an ergonomic, through-hole keyboard designed for standard keycap compatibility and gaming layouts. It features a QMK-compatible PCB, aluminium plate, and rotary encoder, with tray and plate mounting options. Price is TBD with target pricing at $140 USD.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users express excitement about the design being ergonomic and unique."
"Comments show appreciation for the visible prototype and the overall concept."
"Several users are eager to support the project and follow its development."
"Users are pleased to see through-hole components and QMK compatibility."
Negative (1)
"One user expressed concern about the key layout, suggesting it could hinder retraining for game controls."
Suggestions (3)
Consider providing a target pricing to give potential buyers an idea of the cost.
Address layout concerns regarding key positions for better gaming compatibility.
Provide images of different color options and keycap designs for the group buy.
Questions (3)
Is there a way to provide a ballpark price for the final unit?
Are there renders or images for the different color options available?
What case will the keyboard have during the group buy?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has substantial engagement with diverse comments. Positive sentiment significantly outweighs negative feedback, indicating a strong community interest in the product.
Project Specs
- Name
- Orthocode Keyboard Kit
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 70%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Thumb Clusters
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Plate Mounted
- Case Colors
- To Be Determined
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes