The Austin R2 rollout update provides insights on stream schedules, auction details, and group buy timelines. Watch streams on May 5th and May 8th for prototype builds. Group Buy starts May 16th with 75 units for US/CAN and International buyers. Auction for a unique polycarbonate Austin case opens on May 9th.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive58%
Neutral33%
Negative9%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–58%•Neutral–33%•Negative–9%
Positive (4)
"High interest in the project and excitement for missing R1."
"Positive comments about the board's design and layout."
"Expressions of love for the new colors."
"Many users are eager to participate in the Group Buy."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about lack of ISO plate options."
"Some users disappointed about pricing and details."
"Criticisms regarding the GB process and timing."
Suggestions (3)
Requests for additional customization options for plate layouts.
Proposals for no logo on the brass weight.
Desire for more layout options and considerations for ISO users.
Questions (3)
Inquiry about the PCB being solder or hot-swap.
Questions about Group Buy process and availability.
Curiosity regarding specific features like LED options and PCB support for Bluetooth.
AI-Generated Insight – This summary is generated by AI based on community comments. Please verify details directly in the thread.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread consists of 86 replies with a strong positive sentiment regarding the upcoming model. Concerns about ISO options and buy process were noted, which led to some negative feedback. However, overall interest and excitement suggest a strong demand for this product.
Project Specs
- Name
- Austin R2
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Full Size
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.5 degree slope
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mounted
- Case Colors
- E-White, Charcoal Gray, Cabernet Red
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
