Introducing the CU21, a premium aluminium numpad featuring per key RGB-LEDs and hotswap sockets, supported by QMK/VIA. The base kit, priced at £69.99 inc VAT, includes an aluminium case and hotswap PCB. Launching on 1st November 2021 with expected fulfilment in Q2 2022.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive20%
Neutral60%
Negative20%
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High Interest
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Positive (2)
"User expresses strong enthusiasm for the design."
"User indicates they like the numpad."
Negative (2)
"User is concerned about the quality control compared to a different model."
"User wishes for a different key layout design."
Suggestions (2)
Split the 2u keys into 1u for better customization.
Raise the edges to cover the sides of the caps.
Questions (4)
Will the quality control be better than the previous model?
Will the numpad be at an angle or have a 0-degree case?
Will this match the angle of the CU65?
How is the PCB mounted?
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The thread has 10 unique comments, displaying a mix of enthusiasm and constructive feedback. Positive responses indicate strong interest, while suggestions and questions show engagement with design details.
Project Specs
- Name
- CU21
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- TBD
- Profile
- High-profile
- Layout Size
- Numpad
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- Yes
