The SI40 is a 40% acrylic keyboard designed for Hi-Tek Series 725 switches. It features a unique 7-layer case and ESD protected, USB-C enabled PCB supporting QMK/VIA/VIAL. Currently a personal project, it's open for interest checks to gauge potential interest before further investment.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (6)
"Excited enthusiasm for the design and concept of the keyboard."
"Compliments on the unique PCB design."
"Supportive comments expressing love for the project."
"General excitement and appreciation for the board."
"Acknowledgement of the effort put into the project."
"Specific praise for the layout and features."
Negative (3)
"Concern about lack of 'normal' ISO support for the keyboard."
"Criticism regarding layout image errors requiring remaking."
"Uncertainty about being committed enough to use a 40% keyboard."
Suggestions (3)
Consider including normal ISO support.
Remake layout image to correct stepped keycap issues.
Indicate which materials could be offered on the IC form.
Questions (2)
What colors will be available at launch?
Can there be a custom color option for the board?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a good mix of excitement and interest among the community, with a high ratio of positive feedback compared to negative. The engagement level is high, with multiple comments praising the board and requests for customization options.
Project Specs
- Name
- SI40
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Mount Style
- Sandwich
- Case Material
- Acrylic
- Case Colors
- -
- Dimensions
- 343 mm x 110 mm
- Weight
- -
- Switch Options
- Original Space Invader
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Backlight
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- Battery capacity
- -