Derivative R1, a 60% keyboard, is open for group buy from March 25th to April 10th, with design enhancements and a variety of mounting options. Starting at $439 USD, it features a sleek design in multiple colors. Shipping is expected between Q4 2023 and Q1 2024.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Excitement about the HHKB layout availability."
"Support for making the board more accessible with new colors and designs."
"Happy to see the group buy opening for this well-loved board."
"Positive reception towards the aesthetic design and new color options."
"Appreciation for thoughtful design improvements from the original version."
Negative (3)
"Some users expressed concerns about color choices being too flashy."
"Criticism that the design doesn't feel entirely original, mentioning it resembles features from other keyboards."
"Concerns about the pricing being high compared to competitors."
Suggestions (4)
Consider a copper weight option to enhance aesthetics.
Request for darker shades for some colors.
Suggestion to include a wrist rest in the kit.
Requests for detailed pictures showing all mounting points.
Questions (4)
What is the relief mount?
Will there be a hotswap option for the PCB?
What layout support will there be from the plate and PCB?
Is the included plate anodized in the same color as the case?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 88 comments indicating significant engagement. The positive feedback greatly outweighs negative comments, leading to a high interest level. The thread showed diverse opinions but general support for the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Derivative R1 (IC)
- Release year
- 2023
- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- WK / WKL / HHKB
- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Top / Relief / O-ring Gasket
- Case Colors
- Mercury, Clay, Amphibian, Coast, Velvet
- Case Material
- Aluminum 6063, Stainless Steel
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
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- Weight
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- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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