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VN66 (IC)

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Nguyen Hieu Truong, admin of Vietnam's largest keyboard community, introduces Project VN66, a custom keyboard inspired by the Apple M0110. Limited to just 17 units, it features a modern design and uses the Fibonacci sequence. Exclusive raffles will be held for community members and Geekhack users.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 51%
Neutral – 19%
Negative – 30%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (4)

  • "Community members are excited about the project and its aesthetic appeal."

  • "Several users praised the board's design as beautiful."

  • "There is appreciation for the raffle system over FCFS for fairness."

  • "Positive experiences shared from users who handled prototypes."

Negative (4)

  • "Concerns about the limited number of units available."

  • "Criticism regarding the high retail price of $400."

  • "Doubts about the manufacturing process and potential design flaws."

  • "Several users express frustration over the difficulty of securing a unit due to the limited availability."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider increasing the number of units available.

  • Feedback on making the raffle more accessible to international members.

  • Suggestions to improve symmetry in the board's design.

Questions (3)

  • Inquiries about specific details regarding the raffle's opening time.

  • Questions about potential markings or engravings by EVE on the keyboard.

  • Clarifications on the availability of the wrist rests mentioned in the original post.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread contains 53 comments, indicating strong community engagement. The positive sentiment dominates the discussion, highlighting the excitement around the project, despite significant concerns about limited availability.

Project Specs

Name
VN66 (IC)
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
-
Layout Size
660m
Layout Standard
Modified
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
USB module (Type C, Micro, Mini)
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Top Mount
Case Colors
Black, Grey, E-White, Red, Dark Blue
Case Material
Aluminum, Brass, Polycarbonate
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
3.8kg (out of the box), 4.5kg (assembled)
Hot Swappable
-
Knob Support
-
Display Support
-
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
-
Hall Effect Support
-
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
Yes