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Atom68 Alu (IC)

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Atom68 Alu offers a custom housing for the Niz Atom68 keyboard, featuring a seamless, vertical design with various compatibility options. It includes advanced sliders, Bluetooth compatibility, and programmable firmware. The housing developed with enthusiasts aims for minimalistic style and improved performance.

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 57%
Neutral – 17%
Negative – 26%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (3)

  • "Community is interested and supportive of the project."

  • "Many users express excitement about the design and wait for more information."

  • "Several comments highlight the improvements and features of the keyboard."

Negative (3)

  • "Concerns about the lack of QMK compatibility."

  • "Some comments suggest the price may be too high."

  • "Feedback on badge placement and aesthetics is generally unfavorable."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider a no-branding option for the badge.

  • Explore potential for providing plate files.

  • Many users suggest having a WKL TKL version.

Questions (3)

  • Will the 35g domes be available for pre-order?

  • Can you clarify the differences between PCB and supplement bundles?

  • What is the expected price point for the project?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 64 comments with active engagement. Positive comments regarding the project heavily outweigh the negative feedback, indicating a generally enthusiastic response from the community despite some concerns.

Project Specs

Name
Atom68 Alu
Release year
-
Switch Options
Niz domes, BKE Redux domes, Topre domes
Profile
-
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
-
Layout Ergonomics
7 degree
Connection
Wired, Bluetooth
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Sandwich mounting
Case Colors
TBD
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
1.5kg
Hot Swappable
-
Knob Support
-
Display Support
-
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
-
USB passthrough
-
Hall Effect Support
-
QMK Support
-
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
Yes
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
Yes