The Blue Ridge is a premium HHKB-style keyboard with a unique o-ring mounted POM plate featuring integrated EC housings. It offers a hybrid MX/EC PCB, customizable options, and a design inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Users are excited about the overall design and features of the Blue Ridge keyboard."
"Many commenters expressed enthusiasm and support for the project."
"The design flair on the HHKB blocker received positive remarks."
"Several users appreciated the unique color options and expected aesthetics."
"Members showed eagerness to purchase and follow the project's development."
Negative (3)
"Concerns were raised about additional shipping and customs fees for European buyers."
"Some users expressed strong opposition to the idea of adding split spacebar support."
"Comments highlighted potential dissatisfaction with additional charges related to certain vendors."
Suggestions (2)
Ideas were shared about allowing split spacebar support and incorporating RGB lighting.
One user suggested making the blocker area customizable with options for different materials.
Questions (2)
Inquiries were made about the availability of the board in Europe and the Discord link validity.
Specific questions about materials and color options for future prototypes were raised.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains 28 total comments with a mix of enthusiasm and concern, showcasing a strong community interest in the Blue Ridge project. Positive feedback significantly outweighs negative comments, indicating a favorable reception among users.
Project Specs
- Name
- Blue Ridge HHKB (IC)
- Release year
- 2025
- Switch Options
- Electro-capacitive (EC), MX
- Profile
- HHKB
- Layout Size
- Compact
- Layout Standard
- HHKB 6u
- Layout Ergonomics
- 7 degrees
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- O-ring Mounted
- Case Colors
- Blue Mist, Autumn Amber, Pine Green, Smoke Grey, Valley Fog
- Case Material
- Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 79 x 40 x 13.96 mm
- Weight
- 1.124 kg
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes