The RAINDROP 60% by Laneware is now live for group buying. Featuring an aluminum case with a gasket-mounted design, the keyboard includes a PCB and brass switch plate. Participants in the group buy can choose from various layout and design options.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Users love the design and shape of the keyboard."
"Many commenters expressed excitement, with one stating they would immediately buy it."
"Positive remarks were made about the unique design elements, such as the top part of the case."
"Several users are looking forward to seeing the development and would love to build in it."
Negative (4)
"Concerns were raised about needing to remove bump-ons to open the case."
"A suggestion was made to change the PCB to south facing to be compatible with more keycap profiles."
"Critics mentioned that while the design has potential, the USB placement could be improved."
"One user expressed disappointment about the lack of an ISO layout."
Suggestions (3)
Consider offering a black plate option.
It was suggested to center the USB port for cleaner aesthetics.
One user recommended having multiple PCB layouts on the same board.
Questions (4)
What is the expected start date for the group buy?
Will hotswap be available?
Is the top picture horizontally flipped?
Will there be a HHKB render or prototype?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a good amount of engagement with 19 comments and a mix of positive and negative feedback. There is clear excitement for the project with suggestions indicating active community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- RAINDROP 60% by Laneware
- Release year
- 2020
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- Standard
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mounted
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -