The Rocky Elbert is a budget-friendly 45% keyboard kit offering high keycap compatibility and full-size modifier keys. It requires DIY assembly of the PCB, which supports various switches and stabilizers. Set to launch on July 19th, it aims to deliver quality and customization at a low cost.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Users appreciate the budget-friendly aspect and are excited about the layout."
"The concept of the board is well-received, with many finding it interesting."
"Several users express love for the design and its potential use for their switch collections."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about needing to solder components, which some users dislike."
"One user questions the layout classification, suggesting it might be a 55%."
"Some users express uncertainty about features like ISO support and port placement."
Suggestions (2)
Add ISO support for a wider range of users.
Consider making a clearer guide for those unfamiliar with soldering.
Questions (2)
Clarification on the reasoning for the USB port placement.
Inquiry about the existence of a Discord server for updates.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 16 comments with active engagement, suggesting strong interest. Positive feedback significantly outweighs negative comments, and users are actively discussing features.
Project Specs
- Name
- Rocky Elbert
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- 5-pin MX switches
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 45%
- Layout Standard
- Modified 65%
- Layout Ergonomics
- Split spacebars support
- Connection
- Wired
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- Black (with potential white version)
- Case Material
- FR4
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- Yes
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- No
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No