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Elongate (Mini 1800)
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Elongate (Mini 1800)

Elongate combines the versatility of a 40% layout with the aesthetics of a mini 1800, featuring a dedicated numpad cluster. Designed for a superior typing experience, it offers customizable midlayers and LED indicators, supporting open-source firmware with QMK and VIA compatibility.

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42,137 views
21 May 2020

Community Sentiment

101 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive65%
Neutral21%
Negative14%

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Sentiment Analysis

101
Total Votes
17
Feedback Items
65%
21%
14%
Positive (65%)
Neutral (21%)
Negative (14%)

Positive Feedback

  • Community excited about the project and its success.
  • Users express gratitude and support for the project's direction.
  • Many comments highlight the unique design features.
  • The switch to USB-C and in-switch LEDs received enthusiastic responses.
  • Comments show a strong desire to purchase once available.

Negative Feedback

  • Some users criticized the initial default plate material as aluminum instead of brass.
  • Concerns raised about the indicator lights being unnecessary.
  • A few comments expressed frustration over a lack of communication from the OP.
  • Some users are hesitant due to potential confusion over plate materials.

Suggestions

  • Users suggest clearer communication about the default plate material.
  • Interest in seeing a southpaw configuration in potential future revisions.
  • Some users desire an option to disable LED indicators.
  • Requests for sample layer configurations for non-40% users.

Common Questions

  • What is the keyboard's dimension?
  • Is the default plate brass or aluminum?
  • When will the group buy actually start?
  • Will there be options for different plate materials?
🤖 AI Summary

The thread has a strong positive sentiment with varied community engagement. Concerns mainly focused on clarity regarding materials. There are clear signs of high interest as shown by enthusiastic posts and inquiries.

Project Specs

31
Specs Listed
Name
Elongate (Mini 1800)
Release year
Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
40-50%
Layout Standard
1800CP
Layout Ergonomics
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Case Colors
Case Material
Polycarbonate or Aluminium
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
Hot Swappable
true
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
true
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
true
VIA Support
true
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight
true