The Santoku is a 40% column staggered keyboard focused on integrating Trackpoint devices, supporting split or compact modes. Designed for flexibility and daily use, it's offered as an almost complete kit. Feedback and interest are encouraged to shape its future production and design improvements.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Users find the design striking and appreciate the thought put into it."
"There's strong excitement about the keyboard's features, especially the trackpoint."
"One user expresses eagerness to build the keyboard and praises its design."
"Several users express deep interest and support for the project."
"Comments highlight the niche market need for more trackpoint options."
Negative (2)
"One user questions the necessity of the scroll wheel given the trackpoint functionality."
"Another user expresses financial concern about participating due to prior commitments."
Suggestions (2)
A user suggests providing a build guide with written documentation and pictures.
Feedback requests details regarding the types of switches supported and quantities needed.
Questions (2)
Users inquire about the timeline for release and testing in gaming contexts.
One question seeks clarification on the possibility of a left-handed build configuration.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows active participation with good engagement, reflected in a substantial number of unique replies and diverse opinions. Positive feedback significantly outweighs negative comments, indicating strong community backing for the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Santoku
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- Column staggered
- Connection
- -
- Mount Style
- Split
- Keycaps Material
- MBK
- Switch Options
- Kailh Choc
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Weight
- Lightweight
- Summary
- The Santoku is a portable, lightweight column staggered keyboard designed primarily for Trackpoint devices, featuring a compact split design, dedicated mouse buttons, OLED display, and a customizable mouse scroll wheel.