Type-B is a true MX HHKB 60% keyboard with a 6u bottom row, available in limited quantities. It features an integrated USB hub, modular design, and comes in Black and Silver. The project targets a sub $550 price, with a unit-capped raffle and expected availability in six months.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Supportive comments expressing excitement for the Type-B project."
"Praise for the design and features, particularly the USB hub."
"Expressions of anticipation for participating in the group buy."
"Comments indicating interest in the EC variant and its potential."
"Overall appreciation for the project and its vision."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the high price point of the board."
"Requests for more spacebar layout support, specifically regarding 6u compatibility."
"Mixed feelings about the decision to support a 6u layout instead of a 7u layout."
Suggestions (3)
Suggestions for having a QMK/VIA compatible EC variant.
Feedback on potentially integrating a USB 3.0 version.
Request to explore more spacebar layout options.
Questions (4)
Questions regarding the raffle format and the reasoning behind it.
Inquiries about the support for 6u DCS spacebars.
Clarifications needed on vendor availability, especially concerning EU options.
Concerns about the status of the EC compatibility and features.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had 91 total comments, showing high engagement. Positive comments clearly outnumber negative feedback, with numerous enthusiasts expressing excitement and intent to purchase, contributing to a strong overall interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Type-B
- Release year
- 2023
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gummy strip or top mounted
- Case Colors
- Black, Silver
- Case Material
- Brass
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 18.746 mm front height
- Weight
- 1210g
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- No
- USB passthrough
- Yes
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -