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PLX 60% Keyboard (IC)

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The PLX is a sleek, minimal 60% keyboard with a gasket-mounted design offering a soft typing experience. Crafted with a 3-layer aluminium case and brass weight, it's available in multiple color options and layouts, including solderable and hotswap PCBs. Pre-orders open February 1, 2022.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 64%
Neutral – 28%
Negative – 9%
Positive0%
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Feedback Highlights

Positive (5)

  • "Community members express excitement about the design."

  • "Several users appreciate the minimalist and sleek aesthetics of the keyboard."

  • "Comments highlight the quality of materials used like aluminum and brass."

  • "Many users are eager to purchase or follow updates on the keyboard."

  • "Positive remarks about the keyboard's appearance and build quality."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns about the thickness of the bezels and the front design."

  • "Some users question the weight and mass of the keyboard's base."

  • "A few comments express disappointment with the lack of certain layout options."

Suggestions (3)

  • Request for an HHKB layout option.

  • Suggestion for more color options in the future.

  • Inquiry about adding a carbon fiber plate.

Questions (3)

  • Users ask about international shipping options.

  • Clarifications requested regarding prototype reviews and internal shots of the board.

  • Questions related to the sizes and mass of the base materials.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a large number of comments showing high engagement. Positive feedback significantly outweighs negative comments, indicating strong community support and anticipation.

Project Specs

Name
PLX 60% Keyboard (IC)
Release year
2022
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
WK | WKL | HHKB
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Gasket
Case Colors
anodised black | e-white | anodised red
Case Material
aluminium top & middle case, brass bottom weight
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
2.7kg
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
No
Sound Dampening
Yes
Backlight
No