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Thocc Kay El (IC)

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The Thocc Kay El project is a vibrant keyboard community initiative aiming to revamp classic icons into anime-inspired designs, utilizing CNC-machined PVD brass cases and retro-futuristic elements. The project includes notable contributions from designers like Sleepdealer, with a focus on quality and innovation.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 44%
Neutral – 31%
Negative – 25%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (6)

  • "Comment praised the keyboard's design as the greatest seen."

  • "User expressed excitement about the well-thought-out design."

  • "Comment mentioned the uniqueness and creativity of the project."

  • "User expressed strong enthusiasm about the keyboard."

  • "Another comment claimed all other 'thock' boards are posers."

  • "Overall excitement about the keyboard's aesthetic and concept."

Negative (4)

  • "User expressed concern over the lack of foam which may affect sound."

  • "Comment pointed out a potential issue with the design not being true to its intention."

  • "User stated that they felt scared about the design."

  • "Comment mentioned running out of board shapes in design."

Suggestions (1)

  • User suggested more consideration of sound aspects like foam and weight.

Questions (2)

  • Comment asked how the keyboard can claim to thocc without foam or brass weight.

  • User questioned the lack of certain elements that define 'thoccing.'

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread had a lively discussion with varied sentiment. Despite some negative feedback regarding design elements, the overall tone was enthusiastic with diverse opinions. Engagement was strong with 16 comments, leading to a classification of high interest.

Project Specs

Name
Thocc Kay El
Release year
-
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Size
TKL
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
Solder only
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
-
Case Colors
Silver
Case Material
6063 Aluminium
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
2.1 kg
Hot Swappable
No
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
No
USB-C
-
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
No