Introducing the Oxalis 1, a rotary encoder with a high-quality Bournes pushbutton, available in solid aluminum with a brass version in presale. The development has progressed to pilot production, with in-house manufacturing planned for better quality control. Presale details to follow soon.
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Feedback Highlights
Positive (8)
"The design looks very nice and appealing."
"I need this product."
"Looks like a very appealing product for the audiophile world."
"I like the nice vivid colors."
"Excited to see how this develops."
"It's a great product in the works."
"Looking forward to this product."
"Any chance of green anodization?"
Negative (8)
"Confusion with existing product names could lead to legal issues."
"The name 'Pancake' is inappropriate due to existing products."
"The product looks too similar to others that already exist."
"There is concern regarding the weight distribution of the encoder."
"The new name 'Oxalis 1' could still cause confusion."
"Manufacturers should consider the naming conflicts seriously."
"Strongly suggest renaming to avoid market confusion."
"There's skepticism about the product's differentiation from similar offerings."
Suggestions (6)
Consider renaming the product to avoid confusion.
An alternate spelling for the name could help.
Explore options for a different name like 'Short Stack' or 'Trainwreck'.
Could you create a clear coated sandblasted brass top?
Suggestions for more features and open source support.
Consider a wireless option that maintains the size.
Questions (4)
Is the encoder shaft capable of holding the knob's weight?
What types of features will be available for the encoder?
Can the product be made wireless?
Which operating systems will support the product?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread received a lot of responses (41 comments) with a significant number expressing concerns about the product name, indicating it is a hot topic. There is a mix of positive and negative feedback, reflecting both support for the product and criticism about its branding. The presence of legal concerns may significantly affect future discussions.
Project Specs
- Name
- Oxalis 1
- Category
- Peripheral
- Release year
- -
- Material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 3 inches (7.62 cm) diameter, 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) tall
- Weight
- 10 oz (283.5 g)
- Compatibility
- QMK flashable
- Connector
- -
- Price
- -
- Vendor
- American Haptics
- RGB
- No