The Whi65 is a 65% gasket mounted keyboard inspired by a Betta fish and Toronto Raptors. Created by 383 Boards, it features an isolated plate gasket mount and supports multiple layouts. Prototype revisions are ongoing, with a limited group buy planned. Stay updated via their Discord.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (12)
"The design looks stunning and the different colors look amazing."
"I love this board! Love the inclusion of arrow keys, the sides are gorgeous."
"Nice choice for keycaps, looking forward to seeing prototypes!"
"Excited for what is to come!"
"I LOVE the way this board looks."
"I'm really hoping this GB happens and that it is unlimited."
"I actually really like the badge and think it's a nice touch."
"This is great - LOL!"
"Best board on IC rn, I won't hear otherwise."
"I love the design, it's clean and elegant."
"Damn dude, just take my money, can't wait for the GB phase to come already."
"Hoping for a rose gold color way, would look amazing!"
Negative (8)
"I don't like this screwless implementation because of the small screws."
"The front height is yikes, will probably be hard to use."
"Not a fan of the typing angle, it may be uncomfortable."
"Questionable the amount of foam used in the keyboard."
"I do not like Noob Bait keyboards."
"Concern about the alignment of the plate and case."
"Typing angle is a dealbreaker for me."
"Too much foam might mute the keyboard unnecessarily."
Suggestions (5)
Consider offering extra badges with different designs/colors.
Would prefer a soldering version of the PCB with ISO layout.
Consider a centered USB-C port.
A customer design option for badges could be great.
Make it unlimited if possible!
Questions (3)
Is there any chance there will be more colors?
Can you provide a stock PE foam for this keyboard?
What is the estimated price? Do you have an idea of the minimum quantity for GB?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows a high level of engagement with 59 total comments. Positive comments outnumber negative ones, indicating a generally favorable reception, though there are notable concerns. Suggestions and questions reflect an active interest in potential features and future developments.
Project Specs
- Name
- Whi65 R2
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI, ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- E-White, Black, E-Lilac, Deep Blue
- Case Material
- 6061 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2.0kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -