The VIENDI 8L, a custom mechanical keyboard with a left-sided numpad, is now available for groupbuy until November 14, 2021. Designed for minimalism and functionality, it features a CNC aluminum case and programmable PCB via QMK. Collaborations offer discounts on the JTKeycaps Suited Assassin kit.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Community shows strong enthusiasm for the design and concept."
"Many members express interest in joining the group buy."
"Comments highlight the elegance and uniqueness of the keyboard."
"Positive remarks about the left-handed numpad design."
"Support for the project as a venture by a Vietnamese designer."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the reversed layout of some keys."
"Some users prefer a traditional right-handed numpad layout."
"Criticism about the lack of standard arrow keys and other functionality."
"Concerns raised about communication primarily taking place on Discord."
Suggestions (3)
Include more color options for the keyboard.
Consider different layout options to support more users.
Add a standard 60% layout option alongside the current design.
Questions (4)
Inquiries about vendor options for international buyers.
Requests for details on the hotswappability of the PCB.
Questions raised about potential variations in color and material.
Asking if the design supports specific user customizations in VIA.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has high engagement with 120 total comments, a strong positive sentiment ratio, and frequent enthusiasm from community members. Suggestions and questions indicate active interest despite some negative feedback on specific design choices.
Project Specs
- Name
- VIENDI 8L (IC)
- Release year
- 2021
- Layout Size
- Compact
- Connection
- USB Type C
- Mount Style
- Sandwich mount
- Case Material
- CNC 6061 Aluminium
- Case Colors
- Dark gray (Shadow), Silver (Mist)
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- W390mm x H116mm
- Weight
- -
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -