The Chalice (IC) offers an affordable entry into Alice/Arisu-style keyboards, powered by a pro-micro. This kit includes a fixed layout PCB, stacked acrylic case, and is compatible with QMK and VIA firmware. The target price is 95 AUD/75 USD with potential availability in two months.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive70%
Neutral30%
Negative0%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–70%•Neutral–30%•Negative–0%
Positive (5)
"Community members appreciate the affordability of the keyboard."
"Many are excited about the Alice layout and its accessibility."
"Comments reflect enthusiasm for the design and overall look of the keyboard."
"Users like the fact that it is PM compatible."
"Several members express eagerness to try the project or purchase it once available."
Suggestions (1)
One user suggested bundling the pro micro with the kit for convenience.
Questions (2)
One user asked if the PCB is soldered only or if there is a hotswap version.
Another user inquired if the USB port comes soldered to the PCB.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a high level of engagement with 36 total comments and no negative feedback, indicating strong community interest. All feedback points lean towards excitement and support for the project's development.
Project Specs
- Name
- Chalice
- Switch Options
- 68
- Layout Size
- Alice
- Layout Standard
- -
- Connection
- Pro-Micro
- Polling Rate
- -
- Mount Style
- Stacked
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Acrylic
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- No
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes
- Release year
- 2023
- Battery capacity
- -
