The Arc is an ergonomic 65% mechanical keyboard with a split layout, a 2-row macro column, and a unique walnut or maple accent. It features a gummy O-ring mount and an aluminum case.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (9)
"Excited for the project, love the design and wood accents."
"Happy to see this finally in IC!"
"This looks great!"
"The design is perfect for an ergonomic board."
"The wood accent is clean!"
"Very excited about the project!"
"Love the design!"
"Looks amazing!"
"Clean kit design."
Negative (5)
"Exists a similar model with the same name, which may cause confusion."
"Too much resemblance to another keyboard."
"Concern about the price being too high."
"The name might not attract enough buyers due to similarity."
"Questionable functionality of the right space bar."
Suggestions (3)
Consider a different name to avoid confusion with existing models.
Some prototype photos or internals would be helpful.
Discuss potential for brass accents in future releases.
Questions (3)
What are the specific assembly steps for the o-ring on the edge?
Confirm if this is the first group buy for shostudios.
How will invoicing be conducted for this group buy?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a diverse range of feedback with a notable number of unique contributors. The majority express excitement, but some concerns about the name similarity and pricing exist.
Project Specs
- Name
- Arc Ergonomic 65%
- Release year
- 2023
- Switch Options
- Gateron X
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Split at a 12-degree angle
- Connection
- Wired
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gummy O-ring
- Case Colors
- Black & Walnut, Silver & Maple
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminium, Brass, Walnut/Maple
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2kg
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- Yes
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No