The IC 917 is a custom keyboard inspired by the iconic 1970 Porsche 917K racecar, featuring a "Gulf Oil" livery design. It boasts a two-tone anodized 6063 aluminum case with unique color-matching and offers options like alu and stainless steel plates. Limited to 20 units, it supports various layouts and is priced at $590.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Community members are excited and supportive of the design and concept."
"Many find the aesthetics appealing and well-executed."
"Several users express eagerness to participate in the group buy or to own the keyboard."
"The theme resonates well, with comparisons to the Porsche 917K racecar."
"Positive comments about the price point and quality."
Negative (3)
"Some concerns about the absence of a hotswap PCB option."
"Users expressed a desire for a gloss finish to match the Gulf livery more closely."
"One comment questioned the USB port angle based on the images."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding a hotswap PCB option.
Offer a version with a gloss finish to enhance the look.
Some users suggested a silhouette of the Porsche 917 should be engraved.
Questions (2)
Will there be a 'Trueffel Schwein' version in the future?
Clarifications about the final finish and design options, particularly regarding the USB port.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread received 51 replies with significant engagement, a majority of which were positive and supportive comments. The community's interest is reflected in multiple requests for personal ownership and participation in the group buy, along with creative suggestions for future versions.
Project Specs
- Name
- 917
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 9.17 typing angle
- Connection
- Wired
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mount
- Case Colors
- Pantones 165c and 290c
- Case Material
- Anodized 6063 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 1.9kg/4lbs unbuilt
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No