The Crane is a dual mount 60% keyboard offering a soft, consistent typing experience after extensive prototyping. It features a 6-degree typing angle, internal brass weight, and 4-point top mount design, with an estimated price of $300-$350. Interested parties are encouraged to complete the IC form.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive45%
Neutral23%
Negative32%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–45%•Neutral–23%•Negative–32%
Positive (10)
"The design looks really awesome and is well appreciated."
"The inner weight looks remarkably good."
"I would think that it is really just for sound, as intended."
"Congrats on reaching this stage, looks promising!"
"Love the engraving and the overall design."
"Looks dank and wish the project good luck!"
"The standard 60% PCB compatibility is a plus."
"The project is cool and has a unique design aspect."
"Excited to support this project."
"Appreciate the design choices made."
Negative (7)
"The target price of $300 is higher than preferred."
"Some concerns about the weight screws being too thin."
"Expressing disappointment about the lack of a daughterboard."
"Criticism about negative comments from certain users."
"Feedback indicates this board might be too basic."
"Some users find the project lacks unique characteristics."
"The lack of WKL or HHKB options is seen as a negative."
Suggestions (2)
Add more screws for the weight for better structural integrity.
Consider incorporating unique features to differentiate from similar boards.
Questions (2)
Is this board going to be made in WKL or HHKB formats?
A user questioned the price based on past experiences.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains active engagement with a mix of positivity and negativity. The positive comments indicate excitement and interest, while the negative feedback mainly revolves around pricing and specific design aspects. Overall, the interaction suggests a vibrant interest in the Crane project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Crane 60%
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI/ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6 degrees
- Connection
- USB
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- 4-point Top Mount, Gummy O-ring
- Case Colors
- Black, Silver
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 740g unbuilt, 1kg built
- Weight
- 740g unbuilt, 1kg built
- Hot Swappable
- -
- 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
- -
- Backlight
- -
