WP MAYA (IC) - Keycap interest check cover image featuring Mayan civilization, mathematics, architecture, art, astronomy, calendar, stone gray, rainforest green, Cherokee language, Mayan number system, Latin numerals, Arabic numerals, ABS material, UV coated

WP MAYA (IC)

Keycap
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WP MAYA is a unique keyboard inspired by the Mayan civilization, incorporating their base 20 numeral system and elements from Native American languages. It features a color scheme of stone gray and rainforest green, with durable ABS material and UV coating to enhance longevity and visual appeal.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

Medium Interest
Positive – 27%
Neutral – 9%
Negative – 64%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (2)

  • "The concept of the Mayan civilization is cool and worthy of exploration."

  • "The theme and idea of the set are appreciated."

Negative (5)

  • "The Cherokee language is irrelevant to a Mayan-themed set."

  • "The justification of using Cherokee for a Mayan theme is weak."

  • "There are significant inaccuracies in the proposed layout."

  • "OEM profile ABS keycaps with pad printing are not favored."

  • "The project needs more research to be respectful of the cultures involved."

Suggestions (2)

  • Consider removing Cherokee alphas and focusing more on Mayan hieroglyphs.

  • Consult native speakers of Mayan languages for better representation.

Questions (1)

  • Who is the manufacturer for this set, and is it PBT or ABS?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has 11 total comments, with a significant amount of negative feedback focused on cultural inaccuracies. The positive comments acknowledge the theme but express the need for better execution. Overall engagement seems thoughtful but critical.

Project Specs

Name
WP MAYA
Release year
-
Profile
-
Sculpted
No
Material
ABS
Layout Standard
-
Sub-Legends
Latin and Arabic numerals
Wall thickness
-
Legend method
pad printing
Color palette
stone gray and rainforest green
Shine through
No
Pudding style
No