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Sorbothane Landing Pads (IC)

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Discussing the potential creation of Sorbothane landing pads for keyboards. Sorbothane is a soft polymer that offers excellent material memory and comfort over traditional rubber. Challenges include manufacturing small-sized pads economically, with die-cutting being a suggested solution.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 62%
Neutral – 20%
Negative – 18%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Many users express excitement and interest in the product."

  • "Comments indicate a strong willingness to participate in testing and purchasing."

  • "Some users have previous experience with similar materials and are eager to try this out."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns were raised about Sorbothane retaining shape after being compressed."

  • "Skepticism about the overall effectiveness of the landing pads compared to existing options."

  • "Apprehensions about potential high costs compared to traditional landing pads."

Suggestions (2)

  • Ideas for using Sorbothane in different keyboard mods were presented.

  • Comments suggested testing different thicknesses and shapes for optimal feel.

Questions (3)

  • Users asked how the new pads would compare to rubber o-rings and other dampening materials.

  • Curiosity about the effects of the material on different switch types.

  • Questions regarding practicality and installation of the pads in keyboards.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread features 45 comments, with a predominance of positive feedback. The engagement level is strong, indicating high interest. Duplicate comments were filtered to maintain diversity while preserving sentiment. The overall enthusiasm suggests a promising reception for the product.

Project Specs

Name
Sorbothane Landing Pads (IC)
Release year
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Material
Sorbothane
Dimensions
0.5x0.5x0.1" (minimum size, suggested 0.35" square)
Compatibility
Keycaps
Shape
Square
Thickness
0.1" (suggested 1mm thin material)
Weight
-
Packaging
-
Price
-
Vendor
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