The Cycle8 by TKD is a premium 80% TKL keyboard featuring innovative design elements, dual mounting options, and advanced PCB configurations, catering to enthusiasts seeking refined aesthetics and performance.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Excited about the hotswap ISO support."
"Loving the colors and the design details of the Cycle8."
"Beautiful colors and inclusion of titanium weights."
"Great work with the option of lighting strip or no lighting strip."
"Astounding case colors and innovative color choices."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the lack of split right shift option."
"Worries about past PCB issues from Cycle7."
"Some feedback about potential design flaws in the PCB assembly."
"Issues with titanium weights not matching renders."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding split right shift and stepped capslock options to the hotswap PCBs.
Use thinner foam for better board flexing and assembly.
Provide clearer communication about the timeline for Group Buy and updates.
Questions (4)
Will there be an option to choose the TKD badge color?
What pricing can we expect for the Cycle8?
Is the layout image for F13 WKL accurate?
Will the ISO hotswap support split backspace?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a high level of engagement with 61 replies. There is a positive sentiment with more supportive comments than criticisms. Most concerns relate to specific design elements from previous models, but the overall excitement indicates a strong interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Cycle8
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 80%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- Wired and Wireless
- Polling Rate
- 8000Hz
- Battery capacity
- 4400mAh
- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- 6063-T6 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -