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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.

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20 May 2020

Community Sentiment

96 votes

๐Ÿ”ฅ HIGH INTEREST
Positive59%
Neutral31%
Negative9%

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Sentiment Analysis

96
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
59%
31%
9%
Positive (59%)
Neutral (31%)
Negative (9%)

Positive Feedback

  • 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 Feedback

  • 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

  • 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.

Common Questions

  • 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?
๐Ÿค– AI Summary

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

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