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Wombat 200ish% (IC)

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The Wombat 200ish% is an enormous keyboard with a three-piece construction and gasket-mounted 4.5mm brass plate. Priced around $1500-$2000 USD, it offers material options and aims to showcase various colors, with prototypes planned for product shots before launching.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

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Feedback Highlights

Positive (4)

  • "Excited about the project and hope it works out."

  • "Love the unique design and concept of the keyboard."

  • "Interested in purchasing despite the high price."

  • "A lot of people find the scale of the project impressive."

Negative (2)

  • "The price point is seen as rough and potentially prohibitive."

  • "Some commenters are deterred by the weight of the keyboard."

Suggestions (4)

  • Consider increasing the angle of the board.

  • Look into providing acrylic options for a cheaper starter kit.

  • Add support for a 10u spacebar and a split backspace option.

  • Consider more knobs or rotary controls.

Questions (4)

  • Is there a possibility of an all brass special edition?

  • What are the details regarding the colors and plates?

  • Will there be open source files available?

  • What is the story behind the rotary knobs?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread generated substantial interest with 62 replies. Positive feedback greatly outweighed negative, demonstrating high engagement levels. Many members expressed excitement about the project, while some voiced concerns primarily related to the price and size. Suggestions were focused on practical features.

Project Specs

Name
Wombat 200ish%
Mount Style
Gasket mounted
Case Material
Brass
Weight
9-10 kg
Price
1500-2000 USD
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Hot Swappable
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Multi-Media Keys
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USB-C
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USB passthrough
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Hall Effect Support
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QMK Support
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VIA Support
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N-Key Rollover
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Rapid Trigger
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Screw-in Stabilizers
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