Introducing the Squid60, a 60% mechanical keyboard with a WKL aluminum case and brass plate, now available for public group buy. Originally named Bacca60, it has been renamed in memory of the creator's dog, Squid. The group buy starts July 25th with 70 slots available, and shipping details vary based on location.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (7)
"Excited for the board's release and the design."
"Looking forward to participating in the group buy."
"Supportive comments regarding the creator's tribute to his dog."
"Praise for the aesthetics and build quality of the keyboard."
"Confidence in the successful history of the original board."
"Enthusiastic responses about wanting to get a slot."
"Excitement about various features including color options."
Negative (6)
"Concerns about missing the group buy."
"Uncertainty about the layout not meeting personal preferences."
"Comments mentioning anxiety about limited slots and potential disappointments."
"Slight disappointment about price or recent spending."
"Questioning if plate design can support different key types."
"Feeling uncertain about specific technical details of the board."
Suggestions (3)
Request for a plate file to support non-ANSI users.
Inquiry about board features allowing for isolation mounts.
Interest in possibly having Alps switch support in the design.
Questions (2)
Clarification on the mounting system and plate thickness.
Inquiries about the height of the board and firmware on the PCB.
Duckeebs Analysis
This thread has generated considerable excitement and engagement, with a notable volume of positive comments. There are a few negative sentiments mainly revolving around concerns about availability and technical specifics.
Project Specs
- Name
- Squid60
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- WKL
- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Sandwich
- Case Colors
- Anodized Gray, Anodized Black
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
- 2361g
- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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