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852 TKL

The 852 TKL is a premium F12 TKL keyboard inspired by Hong Kong, featuring a triple-mount system, CNC aluminum case, and intricate engravings.

26 replies
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08 May 2023

Community Sentiment

21 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive48%
Neutral29%
Negative24%

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Sentiment Analysis

21
Total Votes
21
Feedback Items
48%
29%
24%
Positive (48%)
Neutral (29%)
Negative (24%)

Positive Feedback

  • Looks nice and has a good theme
  • I like the hybrid plate idea
  • The construction seems robust
  • Love the artwork on the weight
  • Aesthetics are on point
  • The map weight is very interesting
  • This is cheaper than equivalent TKL ICs that surfaced recently
  • The triple mounting system sounds good
  • Great interest in the project
  • Solid looking board

Negative Feedback

  • The target price seems too high for the current market
  • Concerns about the anodization quality
  • The acoustics of the switches sound unusually loud
  • Vibration damping could be better
  • Doubts about the cost of materials used

Suggestions

  • Provide an exploded view of the board
  • Show pictures of internals and plate
  • Suggest smoother sandblasting for better finish
  • Explore options for a gray top / silver bottom combination

Common Questions

  • Is the prototype representative of the GB units?
  • Plans for other city-themed boards?
🤖 AI Summary

The thread features significant engagement with 21 total comments. Positive sentiment is strong, and although there are some price concerns, overall engagement suggests high interest in the project. Duplicate comments were filtered out to maintain diverse opinions.

Project Specs

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Specs Listed
Name
852 TKL
Release year
2023
Layout Size
87 Key (F12) TKL
Layout Standard
WKL/WK
Mount Style
Top Mount, Gummy O-Ring Mount, Viton O-Ring Gasket
Case Material
Anodised Aluminium 6063, Brass, Stainless Steel
Weight
2.3 kg
Dimensions
358 x 140.5 x 33 mm
Angle
7 degrees
Connection
Solder PCB
USB-C
Hot Swappable
Multi-Media Keys
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Sound Dampening
Backlight