The Purple Gherkin is now available for pre-order. The boards will be sold through Etsy, and orders are set to ship shortly. Interested buyers can get this 30-key keyboard for $25 USD. Design credits go to Aidan McQuay, and further details can be found on the provided links.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Excitement for the unique color and design of the Gherkin."
"Strong interest in buying the keyboard."
"Positive response to matching with existing setups."
"Commitment to purchase if acrylics are available."
"General enthusiasm surrounding trying something new."
Negative (1)
"Concerns about the cost of shipping to Europe."
Suggestions (1)
Consider offering acrylic plates for better aesthetics.
Questions (2)
What exactly is the Gherkin and how does the PCB work?
What will the shipping costs be for international buyers?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread features a good level of engagement with mostly positive sentiment. The interest is evident through the number of enthusiastic comments and suggestions. There is a single negative comment regarding shipping costs, but this does not significantly dampen the overall interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Purple Gherkin (IC)
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- 30-key
- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
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- Case Colors
- Purple
- Case Material
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- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
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- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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