The Boston 120% is a custom compact keyboard inspired by the Driftmechanics Austin. Initially planned for a group buy, the project's designs are now open-sourced on GitHub under the CERN OHL-W license. There are both 3D-printed and CNC versions with unique features like a rotary encoder above the Esc key.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive59%
Neutral31%
Negative9%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–59%•Neutral–31%•Negative–9%
Positive (4)
"Users are excited about the unique layout and features of the keyboard."
"Many users express interest in participating and support for the project's success."
"Positive comments about the aesthetics and design approach."
"Expressions of community support and willingness to help with testing and refinements."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the weight of the keyboard and its portability."
"Criticism regarding the visibility of screws in the design."
"Several users suggest adjustments to the layout for better usability."
Suggestions (4)
Consider making a version with no numpad in the future.
Ideas for reducing the weight or changing the material of components.
Suggestions for a seamless design to improve aesthetics.
Interest in different layouts, including potential support for OLED or LCD displays.
Questions (3)
Is there a way to stay updated outside of the forum?
What are the pricing expectations for the various versions?
Will there be a way to get a PCB/plate for custom builds?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a large number of active replies (104), with a significant portion of positive feedback reflecting community enthusiasm. Negative comments mostly address design concerns rather than lack of interest, indicating constructive input rather than outright disapproval.
Project Specs
- Name
- Boston 120% (IC)
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 120%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI
- Layout Ergonomics
- Standard
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- 3D Printed / CNC
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes
