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Tentacle75 (IC)

Keyboard
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Discover the Tentacle75 keyboard, crafted from aluminum and brass, featuring a 5° typing angle and an ANSI layout. It offers customization with macro keys, an illuminated badge, and a fully illuminated spacebar. Assembly includes components like a ProMicro and a left-side USB C connection.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 41%
Neutral – 33%
Negative – 26%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Community members express excitement about the design and features of the Tentacle75."

  • "Many appreciate the unique badge and rotary encoder."

  • "There's enthusiasm for the potential of the board, with some willing to purchase it."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns about the design aesthetics, particularly the plate and layout."

  • "Criticism regarding the mounting points affecting typing feel."

  • "Dissatisfaction with specific aspects of user experience related to the encoder."

Suggestions (3)

  • Recommendations for improving the plate design and mounting tab placements.

  • Ideas to enhance aesthetic appeal with additional decorations or features on the PCB and weight.

  • Suggestions to elevate the rotary encoder for better functionality.

Questions (2)

  • Queries about the existence of a Discord server for the project.

  • Concerns about the board being powered by a Promicro.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a high engagement level with 27 comments, a good balance of positive and negative feedback highlighting both appreciation and constructive criticism. Duplicate sentiments were filtered to maintain diversity in the analysis.

Project Specs

Name
Tentacle75
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Size
75%
Mount Style
Top Mount
Case Material
Aluminium
Weight
-
Case Colors
Black, Silver
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Ergonomics
Hot Swappable
No
Knob Support
Yes
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
No
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
No
VIA Support
No
N-Key Rollover
No
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
No
Sound Dampening
No
Backlight
Yes