The SG81M group buy is live from February 12 to March 5, 2021, offering anodized and E-white finishes. The kit includes an aluminum case, FR4 plate, and soldered PCB with QMK support, priced from $319 to $349 plus fees. Estimated delivery is 3-4 months after the end of the group buy.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community members express excitement about the board design and features."
"Comments highlight the attractive aesthetics and favorable layout of the board."
"Users are eager to join the group buy if modifications are made."
"Some users affirm they are committed to purchasing the board."
Negative (3)
"Concerns raised about north-facing switches affecting compatibility with common keycap profiles."
"Some users are critical of the timing of the group buy so soon after prototype availability."
"Feedback indicates dissatisfaction with the design choices, such as the plate design and height of the board."
Suggestions (2)
Introduce south-facing switches to accommodate popular keycap profiles.
Consider making a winkeyless option available for the board.
Questions (3)
Is there an explanation for the north-facing switches?
Will ISO support be available?
What is the estimated shipping timeframe and sources?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread includes a mix of enthusiasm and concerns, with a relatively balanced number of positive and negative comments. Interest is indicated, but uncertainty and criticism about specific design choices may affect overall engagement.
Project Specs
- Name
- SG81M (IC)
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- White, Grey, Black, Green, Blue, Silver
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -