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Antares: Notare TKL
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Antares: Notare TKL

Antares introduces Notare, a TKL keyboard inspired by Japanese swords, featuring a seamless, screwless design. This custom keyboard offers multiple colorways, a magnetic badge, and an isolated gasket mount for a softer typing experience. The project is in its interest-check phase, with plans for future revisions and updates.

35 replies
14,163 views
17 Jul 2022

Community Sentiment

27 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive44%
Neutral30%
Negative26%

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Sentiment Analysis

27
Total Votes
20
Feedback Items
44%
30%
26%
Positive (44%)
Neutral (30%)
Negative (26%)

Positive Feedback

  • The design is aesthetically pleasing and inspired by Japanese swords.
  • The magnetic badge feature was well-received.
  • The Vino color variant was particularly liked.
  • The overall design and color scheme were appreciated.
  • Comments express a strong interest if a vendor is involved.
  • The knife-like side profile received positive remarks.
  • There's excitement about the seamless design.
  • Comments praised the aesthetic integration of concepts.

Negative Feedback

  • Concerns expressed about the high price without vendor support.
  • Criticism that the design could be too easily scratched.
  • Doubts about accountability without a vendor.
  • Concerns about lack of hot-swappable options.
  • Commenter expressed uncertainty regarding the fulfillment of 500 units privately.
  • Some comments noted the design includes a logo that they found unappealing.

Suggestions

  • Request to show the internal structure of the keyboard.
  • Suggestion for color coding in the interest check.
  • Opinion that a blue-grey color would look good with the design.
  • Expression of a desire for ISO support in the GB phase.

Common Questions

  • What vendors have been considered for the project?
  • Clarification on the presence of hot-swap options.
🤖 AI Summary

Thread contains 27 unique comments with a good mix of positive, neutral, and negative feedback. The overall positive sentiment shows a strong interest, particularly if a vendor can be secured for sales.

Project Specs

31
Specs Listed
Name
Notare TKL
Release year
Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
TKL
Layout Standard
Layout Ergonomics
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Isolated Gasket Mount
Case Colors
Crimson Red, Mother of Pearl, Meridian, Vino, Blood Moon
Case Material
6063 Aluminum, 5052 Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
4.1 kg
Hot Swappable
true
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
true
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
true
VIA Support
true
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
true
Backlight
true