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Cajal: A 45% Keyboard
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Cajal: A 45% Keyboard

The Cajal is a 45% hotswap keyboard featuring a detached arrow cluster, RGB underglow, and a volume knob. Named after Santiago Ramón y Cajal, it offers customizable typing experiences with changeable gaskets. Limited to 200 units, the release is set for June 15th, 2020.

341 replies
129,231 views
04 Dec 2019

Community Sentiment

82 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive74%
Neutral21%
Negative5%

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Sentiment Analysis

82
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
74%
21%
5%
Positive (74%)
Neutral (21%)
Negative (5%)

Positive Feedback

  • Many users expressed excitement about the aesthetic design and features of the keyboard.
  • Comments like 'it's absolutely gorgeous' highlight strong interest.
  • Several users indicated they would commit to purchasing the keyboard.
  • Praise for the unique rotary knob and compactness of the keyboard.
  • People appreciate the inclusion of features that were lacking in previous models.

Negative Feedback

  • Concerns regarding missing full alpha key support.
  • Some skepticism about the functionality of a 45% layout.
  • User mentioned the higher price point being a barrier for some.

Suggestions

  • Requests for additional color options, specifically purple and rose gold.
  • Suggestions to consider an ortho version of the keyboard.
  • Clients asked to include full alpha layouts in the future iterations.

Common Questions

  • Inquiries about PCB options, such as hotswap versus soldered.
  • Concerns about the right shift key size and layout specifics.
  • Questions regarding the release timeline and potential features.
🤖 AI Summary

The thread features a total of 125 comments, with high engagement levels seen in the form of positive feedback and numerous suggestions. The number of enthusiastic comments outweighs the negative, indicating strong community interest.

Interest Check Info

Published04 Dec 2019
Last Updated15 Jun 2020
Replies341
Views129,231

Project Specs

31
Specs Listed
Name
Cajal
Release year
2020
Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
45%
Layout Standard
Staggered
Layout Ergonomics
Connection
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Gasket
Case Colors
Bushido Red, Blue Steel, E-White, Space Grey, Clear, Cotton Candy Pink
Case Material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
5 lbs
Hot Swappable
true
Knob Support
true
Display Support
false
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
false
USB-C
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
false
QMK Support
true
VIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
false
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
true
Backlight
true