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Augur R2 (IC)

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The Augur R2 is a premium 60% mechanical keyboard with a focus on typing feel and acoustics. It features an aluminum case, brass accent piece, and a variety of plate and mounting options for a customizable experience.

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 62%
Neutral – 23%
Negative – 15%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (8)

  • "The Augur is a fantastic and bouncy board."

  • "Great typing feel and sound; best board despite being a 60%."

  • "Excited about the R2 release."

  • "The $50 discount is appealing."

  • "Would recommend the board to anyone looking for a good 60%."

  • "User-friendly features and great quality."

  • "Plans to buy the new version for work."

  • "Pleased with the aesthetic and colors of the new design."

Negative (2)

  • "The sound profile is high-pitched, which could be improved."

  • "Some suggestions for additional features, like an internal weight."

Suggestions (2)

  • Include a CapLock LED option on the PCB.

  • Consider making one of the included plates aluminum.

Questions (2)

  • Are the new aluminum and polycarbonate plates compatible with R1?

  • Will the new PCBs also be compatible with R1?

Duckeebs Analysis

Thread contains a healthy mix of enthusiastic responses and constructive suggestions. Engagement is evident with most users expressing excitement for the group buy.

Project Specs

Name
Augur R2
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
-
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
WK and WKL
Layout Ergonomics
-
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Colors
Anodized Purple, Anodized Blue, Anodized Dark Green
Case Material
6063 Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Hot Swappable
No
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
-
VIA Support
-
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
Yes
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
-