The 40rmie LX is a 40% keyboard, evolving from a popular acrylic to a metal case design. Featuring a gasket PCB mount and compatible with QMK and VIAL, it's a nod to loved 40% boards. The interest check showcases its unique specs, including its aluminum top and stainless steel bottom housing.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive38%
Neutral38%
Negative25%
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High Interest
Positive–38%•Neutral–38%•Negative–25%
Positive (9)
"Excited about the board being a perfect companion to an existing keyboard."
"Expressed interest in the new release since they missed the original."
"Appreciation for the updates and feedback received."
"Commented positively on the keyboard's design, referring to it as cute or cool."
"Expressed a desire to buy the keyboard if used regularly."
"Positive remarks about the knob and design features."
"A supportive comment wishing good luck with the IC."
"Enjoyment expressed for the new feature updates."
"General excitement about the prototypes and features."
Negative (6)
"Concerns regarding the split function and number rows."
"Dismissive comment suggesting the keyboard is not for them."
"Mentioned the 'uncanny valley' of keyboards, possibly indicating confusion or discomfort with the design."
"Concerns about the design preference for specific keys."
"A critical tone about opinions on the keyboard's perceived cuteness."
"A user stated they would stay away from the keyboard and its enthusiasts."
Questions (3)
Inquiring about the benefits of the split function and number rows.
Requesting clarification on cerakote color options.
Asking about the pronunciation of the board's name.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had 24 total comments with significant engagement and sentiment mostly leaning positive. High levels of activity and specific feedback indicate strong community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- 40rmie LX (IC)
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- Aluminum top, Stainless steel bottom
- Case Material
- Aluminum, Stainless steel
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 6 lbs 6 oz
- Hot Swappable
- -
- 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
- -
