The Ave ortholinear battlestation group buy has begun, featuring custom keyboard kits with unique materials like Sandblasted Polycarbonate and FR4 Plate. Each kit includes both brass and PCB plates, priced at $355 USD. Limited spots are available, with orders estimated for April 2020 fulfillment.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users find the design impressive and are excited about the project."
"Users are looking forward to seeing more updates and renders."
"Several comments express excitement about the rotary encoder and unique design."
"Positive remarks on the potential of the board and willingness to purchase."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the ortho layout, as some prefer staggered configurations."
"Criticism of the removed OLED screen that some expected to see."
"Some users feel the design might not appeal to everyone and voiced frustrations."
"Negative feelings towards the possibility of not having enough availability."
Suggestions (4)
Interest in having a staggered plate option alongside the ortho design.
Suggestions for a premium option with a screen integration.
Requests for renders with keycaps to visualize the final product.
Ideas for integrating design elements into future revisions.
Questions (4)
Will the PCB be hot swappable?
Is there an option for a two 2u spacebar?
What will the final price be?
Can we expect a staggered version in this or future group buys?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated significant engagement with 113 comments, showcasing diverse opinions. Positive feedback predominated, particularly around the design and unique features, while criticisms were mostly centered on layout preferences. Suggestions for future options were common, indicating strong ongoing community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- The Ave.
- Release year
- 2020
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- Ortho & Staggered
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB Type-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top-Mount
- Case Colors
- Silver, Rose Gold, Asphalt Navy, Sandblasted Clear Polycarbonate
- Case Material
- Aluminum, Polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes