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CYGNUS
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CYGNUS

Cygnus is an F-rowless TKL keyboard featuring a sandblasted brass plate suspended in a Poron double gasket mount, offering enhanced tactile response. The group-buy will open on December 8, 2019, with various components and customizations available, starting at $400.

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21 Jul 2019

Community Sentiment

83 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive52%
Neutral39%
Negative10%

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Sentiment Analysis

83
Total Votes
22
Feedback Items
52%
39%
10%
Positive (52%)
Neutral (39%)
Negative (10%)

Positive Feedback

  • The renders look very nice.
  • I'm interested; the colors offered are very nice.
  • Love the layout! This looks really nice.
  • I like the look of this and interested to learn more.
  • This layout is exactly what I wanted for years.
  • The dark blue version matches GMK Dracula perfectly.
  • Very interested, great layout.
  • Love the look of this, although only interested if ISO is an option.

Negative Feedback

  • The price of $400 is too high.
  • Some comments expressed concern over the low typing angle.
  • One user mentioned that the lack of an ISO option is a deal breaker for them.
  • A few comments questioned the flexibility of the layout.

Suggestions

  • Please add a WKL option.
  • Consider adding split backspace support.
  • Can you provide other plate materials?
  • An RGB per key option would be great.
  • Is it possible to provide aluminum or carbon fiber plates?

Common Questions

  • Is there a chance at increasing the typing angle?
  • When will the prototypes be ordered?
  • Are there plans for other color options?
  • How are you gauging ISO interest?
  • What's the estimated shipping location?
🤖 AI Summary

The thread contains a total of 131 community comments, indicating high engagement. The majority sentiment is positive, with several users expressing enthusiasm and interest in the key features. Suggestions for enhancements such as additional layouts and materials are present, while concerns about pricing and layout flexibility were raised.

Project Specs

30
Specs Listed
Name
CYGNUS
Release year
2019
Switch Options
MX-only
Layout Size
Tenkeyless
Layout Standard
Layout Ergonomics
5.5° typing angle
Connection
USB Type-C
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Double gasket mount
Case Colors
Slate Gray, Jet Black
Case Material
6063-T6 aluminum
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
2.0kg
Hot Swappable
false
Knob Support
false
Display Support
false
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
true
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
true
VIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
true
Backlight
true