The Bean keyboard is a custom-designed MX-HHKB 60% model with a unique layout including split backspace and right shift. Made from 6063 aluminum and featuring custom PCB and plate configurations, it prioritizes a comfortable typing feel. Ongoing developments address prototype challenges.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive45%
Neutral35%
Negative20%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–45%•Neutral–35%•Negative–20%
Positive (3)
"Community expresses excitement for the project and appreciates the design."
"Some users express interest in purchasing the board."
"There are compliments on the aesthetics and thoughtful design."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the pricing being too high compared to similar boards."
"Criticisms about certain design elements not being appealing or unique enough."
Suggestions (3)
Consider offering a split spacebar option.
Suggestions to include more color options like white and silver.
Proposals for adding lighting support.
Questions (2)
Requests for more information on the final pricing.
Inquiries about prototype testing results and future design iterations.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high level of engagement with a varied response range. Numerous users show genuine interest and enthusiasm, contributing positively to the overall feedback. There are diverse opinions regarding pricing, and requests for additional features and options indicate active community involvement.
Project Specs
- Name
- Bean
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- MX/ALPS
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- HHKB
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- Black, Red
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 800g
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
