The Coarse60 is an aluminum 60% alice keyboard with premium features priced at $210. The groupbuy launches on October 3, 2021, with various case colors available. A recent switch in PCB factories led to a final prototype build with improved reliability and quality. Join Keebsforall Discord for updates.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive67%
Neutral21%
Negative13%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–67%•Neutral–21%•Negative–13%
Positive (5)
"Community members are excited about the design and features."
"Great price point praised."
"Support for the addition of e-white as a color option."
"Many users are determined to buy regardless of design."
"Nice design and typing experience expected based on prototype feedback."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the absence of a split backspace in the hotswap PCB."
"Some users expressed disappointment over the lack of a EU vendor."
"Mixed feelings on the rectangular shape of the Alice layout."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding an aluminum/brass bottom option.
Include a EU vendor for wider accessibility.
Explore the possibility of a version with a slim profile.
Questions (3)
What are the final color options?
Why isn't a split backspace available on the hotswap PCB?
How was the decision made for the final design?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows a lot of engagement with 24 unique comments. Positive sentiment clearly outweighs the negative, indicating strong community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Coarse 60% IC-2
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.9 degrees
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Screwed Plate
- Case Colors
- Navy, Black, White
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- 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
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -
