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Boston 120%

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.

343 replies
315,883 views
20 May 2020

Community Sentiment

90 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive60%
Neutral28%
Negative12%

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Sentiment Analysis

90
Total Votes
17
Feedback Items
60%
28%
12%
Positive (60%)
Neutral (28%)
Negative (12%)

Positive Feedback

  • Community members are excited about the layout and feature set.
  • Many express strong interest in the project and potential versions.
  • Users appreciate the open-source nature and prototyping progress.
  • Some comments highlight the aesthetic appeal and unique design.
  • There's enthusiasm about waiting for the final product.

Negative Feedback

  • Concerns about the weight distribution and usability due to the brass weight.
  • Some feedback about the aesthetics and seam issues.
  • Criticisms regarding the ergonomics of key layout.
  • Doubt regarding the pricing and value for the aluminum version.

Suggestions

  • Consider a version without a numpad for future iterations.
  • Recommendations to adjust weight distribution and layout for ergonomics.
  • Ideas for including OLED/LED displays in future models.
  • Suggestions for color options and design refinements.

Common Questions

  • Inquiries about pricing and availability of the keyboards.
  • Clarifications regarding the PCB design and features.
  • Questions about community engagement channels like Discord.
  • Requests for updates on materials and prototyping progress.
🤖 AI Summary

The thread has 104 replies, indicating strong community engagement. Positive sentiment significantly outweighs negative feedback, suggesting a favorable outlook on the project despite some concerns regarding design and pricing.

Interest Check Info

AuthorPylon
Published20 May 2020
Last Updated10 Jul 2026
Replies343
Views315,883

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Project Specs

29
Specs Listed
Name
Boston 120% (IC)
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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
true
Knob Support
true
Display Support
false
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
true
VIA Support
true
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight
true