TEKNA-65SP (IC) - Keyboard interest check cover image featuring TEKNA-65SP, southpaw keyboard, 65% layout, cast metal, hardwood, numpad, British Racing Green, CAD, QMK, VIA, USB-C, prototype, American Haptics

TEKNA-65SP (IC)

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Introducing the TEKNA-65SP, a 65% southpaw keyboard with a cast bronze base and hardwood top. Tailored for left-hand numpad users, it features a universal soldered PCB, a 6° typing angle, and compatibility with QMK/VIA. Updates are shared on AH discord, with an estimated price of $375-400 USD.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 56%
Neutral – 19%
Negative – 25%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (9)

  • "Interesting project with potential for great sound and good design."

  • "Really like the looks and curious about sound with different woods."

  • "Like the design and excited about the project."

  • "Expression of wanting to try it out."

  • "Appreciation for the project's idea and interest in buying."

  • "Looks nice and IC form filled."

  • "Expressed love for the design and interest in left-handed numpad."

  • "Looks interesting and filled the IC."

  • "Support for the project and good luck wishes."

Negative (4)

  • "Concerns about the blockers and layout options."

  • "Mention of needing more layout options for traction."

  • "Suggestions for wood blockers to look cleaner and be cheaper to manufacture."

  • "Skepticism about design choices and layout suitability."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider using guitar/bass tone woods.

  • Increase layout options including 7u spacebar and split backspace.

  • Clean up design with wood blockers.

Questions (1)

  • Inquiry about updates on release.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 16 unique comments, showcasing an engaged community with a majority of positive sentiments. Duplicate comments were filtered, and the feedback is varied with constructive suggestions.

Project Specs

Name
TEKNA-65SP
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
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Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
Southpaw Numpad
Layout Ergonomics
6° typing angle
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Top mount
Case Colors
Patinated Bronze, Oak
Case Material
Bronze, Hardwood
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
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Weight
3.7kg
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
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
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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