The Troublemaker keyboard is a compact-1800 model designed minus the F-row, with a top-mounted PCB for plateless builds. Aimed at work-oriented users, it features a numpad, isolated arrow keys, and a low-case profile. Priced at $450 USD with prototypes highlighting iterative design changes.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users expressed excitement about the board's design and features."
"Comments include praise for the aesthetic and envisioned functionalities."
"Several users indicated they are likely to purchase the board as soon as it's available."
"The layout and unique features were highlighted positively by multiple users."
Negative (3)
"Some users questioned the labeling of the board's layout as an 1800, suggesting that it might be more akin to a 65% with a numpad."
"A few comments indicated concerns about the implementation and functionality of the indicator lights."
"One user expressed a desire for a southpaw version of the keyboard."
Suggestions (2)
Some users suggested color variations, such as baby blue and lavender.
There were recommendations for stability improvements in the mounting design.
Questions (2)
One user asked how well the indicator lights work on the board, mentioning issues with similar boards.
Several users inquired about the status of the project and the next prototype.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread comprises significant engagement with 58 comments in total. The general tone is overwhelmingly positive, with a strong indication of community interest particularly in the design and features of the board. Some constructive criticism was noted, but overall excitement and anticipation for the upcoming group buy dominate the responses.
Project Specs
- Name
- Troublemaker FRL Compact 1800
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 1800
- Layout Standard
- ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- Split Backspace, Split Numpad
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- Black, Blue-Grey, Silver, E-white
- Case Material
- 6063 aluminum, Frosted polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -