This post is about a new keyboard design called the 818, a plateless keyboard with a vintage-inspired style. It features a unique mounting system with o-rings, an 8-degree typing angle, and support for most layouts. The keyboard will be available in a limited run of 5 black aluminum and 5 polycarbonate units, priced between $450 and $520.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Community loves the design and inspiration of the keyboard."
"Many users express excitement about the integrated cable feature."
"The overall aesthetics of the board received positive remarks."
"Several users plan to buy the product on launch day."
"Users appreciate the mounting system and structure."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the practicality of the integrated cable."
"Questions about potential PCB wobble with the mounting setup."
Suggestions (2)
An increase in vertical space could enhance feedback during typing.
Desire for traditional USB-C over integrated cable for practicality.
Questions (2)
Will the keyboard be available for purchase in February?
Inquiries about the tightness of the O-ring mounting.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread received a good amount of positive engagement, with many users expressing excitement and plans to participate in the GB. There are a few significant concerns, but the overwhelming sentiment is supportive. Total comment count includes diverse opinions, with some repetitive themes minimized.
Project Specs
- Name
- 818
- Release year
- 2025
- Layout Size
- 1800
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 8 degrees
- Connection
- USB-C
- Mount Style
- F1 mount
- Case Material
- Aluminum, Polycarbonate
- Case Colors
- Black, Clear
- Weight
- 2.87 kg (alu) / 1.27 kg (pc)
- Dimensions
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -