The Cloudnine by Machina is a 60% mechanical keyboard inspired by the HHKB layout, featuring a silicon pin mounting system, screwless exterior, and customizable options, with a group buy starting on May 4, 2024.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Fans appreciate the design and machining patterns, especially the True HHKB layout."
"Many users express excitement for the project and the confirmed features like the steel bottom."
"Support for EC compatibility is a popular desire among community members."
"Participants express satisfaction with the incorporation of a 6U spacebar and the overall aesthetics."
Negative (3)
"Some users question the project's name due to its similarity to another keyboard."
"Concerns are raised about layout options and the feasibility of implementing multiple spacebar configurations."
"A few users are uncertain about the pricing and want clarity regarding the EC PCB costs."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding an EU proxy to improve accessibility for European customers.
Some users suggest removing the diamond from the ripple effect in the design.
There are requests for WKL compatibility for the EC PCB option.
Questions (3)
Users are inquiring about the exact price for the EC PCB.
There are questions about the ongoing group buy dates and duration.
Participants want to know if there will be support for various spacebar sizes.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread includes a significant number of replies (60 total) with diverse opinions, showing a healthy engagement level. Positive feedback is notably strong, indicating overall excitement for the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Cloudnine 60%
- Release year
- 2024
- Switch Options
- MX, EC compatible
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 7.0° Typing Angle
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Silicon pin/Tadpole
- Case Colors
- Black, Beige, Silver, Titanium, Raw
- Case Material
- Aluminium Top Case
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -