Seeking interest for a Tenkeyless ANSI Alps PCB/controller compatible with Filco cases. Participants handle keycaps, switches, and more, with possible discounts from Matias. The project focuses on a customizable setup by sourcing components independently.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive40%
Neutral33%
Negative27%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–40%•Neutral–33%•Negative–27%
Positive (5)
"Many users expressed strong interest in the project."
"Several comments indicate excitement about the full package with PCB and plate."
"Users appreciate the potential for fiberglass plates."
"Comments show enthusiasm for collaboration and product development."
"Interest in customizing layouts and using specific materials like steel or fiberglass."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the durability of fiberglass compared to metal plates."
"Some doubts expressed about this being a viable project."
"Criticism regarding the complexity of sourcing multiple components from various vendors."
"Skepticism about the likelihood of actually bringing the project to fruition."
Suggestions (3)
Recommendation to include both ANSI and ISO support in the PCB.
Suggestions for additional layout considerations, particularly regarding spacebar sizes.
Proposal for a kit that includes all necessary components to simplify the buying process.
Questions (3)
Requests for clarification on spacebar size preferences.
Inquiries about the feasibility of using different plate materials.
Questions regarding the support for various keycap layouts and vintage options.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high volume of replies with a good mix of enthusiasm, support, and constructive suggestions. Positive comments significantly outnumber the negative ones, indicating strong interest in the project, despite some skepticism about execution.
Project Specs
- Name
- 87 Tenkeyless ANSI Alps PCB/Controller (IC)
- Switch Options
- Alps
- Layout Standard
- ANSI
- Hot Swappable
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- Connection
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- Mount Style
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- Case Material
- -
- Weight
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- Dimensions
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- USB-C
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Case Colors
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- Keycaps Material
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- Layout Size
- Tenkeyless
- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- Hall Effect Support
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- USB passthrough
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