Symmetry 70 aims for a symmetrical keyboard design using a fixed Tsangan 70% layout. Priced around $480, it features modified GEON F1-8x O-ring cord mounting. Available in several colors, the PCB is compatible with VIA and QMK. Initial sales and manufacturing details are being finalized.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (10)
"Excited about the IC being out and wishing luck to the OP"
"Commented on the design being a certified classic"
"Expressed enthusiasm with 'Heck yeah!'"
"Liked the design and color options, showing interest in the EU vendor"
"Complimented the looks and suggested a hotswap option"
"Requested a sound test or typing test to see how it performs"
"Appreciated seeing PCB pictures"
"Described the layout as super interesting"
"Complimented the overall work done"
"Suggested the need for a UK specific vendor"
Negative (1)
"Mentioned that a 40% rectangle might fit the OP's taste better"
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding hotswap options if possible
Proposed adding a flex cut on the PCB to improve design
Stressed the importance of a UK vendor to avoid high fees
Questions (4)
Is there any chance of adding arrow key support?
Can you show some pictures of the internals?
Is there any consideration for a purple color?
Any possibility of adding a flex cut on the pcb?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated a fair amount of excitement with multiple positive comments, although there was a notable concern regarding vendor setup related to shipping fees. The overall interest level is medium, reflected by the number of comments and positivity in the sentiment.
Project Specs
- Name
- Symmetry 70
- Release year
- 2022
- Layout Size
- 70%
- Layout Standard
- Tsangan
- Mount Style
- Modified GEON F1-8x O-ring
- Typing Angle
- 7 Degrees
- Pricing
- ~$480
- Units
- 300 + 60 extras
- Front Height
- 20mm
- Effective Front Height
- 24.3mm
- PCB Specs
- 1.6mm thickness, compatible with VIA and QMK
- Color Options
- Pink, Red, Navy, Silver, E-white or Grey, Black
- Weight
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -