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Ortholinear PCB for Exent (IC)

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Introducing an ortholinear PCB for Exent keyboards, inspired by Boardwalk but with an extra column. This open-source design is Mini USB compatible and QMK powered. Interest check will determine features like backlighting and production quantity, with no upfront payment required.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 53%
Neutral – 40%
Negative – 7%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
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Feedback Highlights

Positive (8)

  • "Interest in the PCB from users without an Exent but looking for alternatives."

  • "Excitement about the design and layout of the PCB."

  • "Support for the open-source aspect of the project."

  • "Praise for specific design choices like the bottom row and wide outer columns."

  • "General enthusiasm about possibly using the PCB in different 65% cases."

  • "Support for the mechanical keyboard community and sharing designs."

  • "Satisfaction with the user's own PCB having arrived."

  • "A dream to have an ortholinear PCB for Exent."

Negative (2)

  • "Concerns about the difficulty in obtaining an Exent."

  • "Frustration about the mounting and compatibility with other cases."

Suggestions (3)

  • Ideas to incorporate USB breakout or JST connections.

  • Recommendations for 3D printed cases or alternative mounting methods.

  • Thoughts on including features that allow compatibility with other 65% cases.

Questions (2)

  • Requests for clarification on the mounting method and layout compatibility.

  • Inquiries about how the PCB could be used in various cases.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread displays high engagement with multiple unique participants providing feedback. Positive comments significantly outweigh the negative, and there are substantial suggestions and questions indicating community involvement.

Project Specs

Name
Ortholinear PCB for Exent (IC)
Release year
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Material
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Compatibility
Exent keyboard
Dimensions
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Weight
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Connector
Mini USB
Price
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Vendor
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RGB
No