The IDOBAO Abacus ID42 keyboard is set for a group buy from Jan 8 to Feb 2. Priced at $119, it includes customized keycaps and offers three colors: White, Black, and Very Peri. It features a top mount aluminum structure, 6-degree typing angle, and per-key RGB lighting.
Community Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive–33%•Neutral–33%•Negative–33%
Positive (1)
"Appreciation for the incorporation of feedback in design."
Negative (1)
"Criticism about the repetitive design approach and lack of innovation."
Suggestions (1)
Request to move the right shift key location for better typing experience.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains three unique comments, with a balance of sentiments indicating moderate engagement. The concern about repetitive design may reflect a broader desire for innovation in the community.
Project Specs
- Name
- Idobao Abacus [ID42] Keyboard
- Release year
- 2022
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6 Degrees
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top
- Case Colors
- White, Black, Very Peri
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Switch Options
- Kailh Hot swap
- Profile
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes
