The Equinox XL keyboard by ION x ai03 features a compact 50% layout with a screwless exterior and PCB-mount structure for a unique typing experience. It supports both winkey and winkeyless variants with a stylish aluminum case, internal brass weight, and a focus on portability and stability.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"The keyboard design is described as cool and beautiful."
"Many users express excitement about the features and aesthetics of the board."
"Comments indicate a strong interest in buying the board once available."
"Users appreciate the compatibility with keysets and various layouts."
"The inclusion of features like plateless design and separate spacebar options is praised."
Negative (3)
"Concerns were raised regarding the price, with one user wishing it would be under $300."
"A few users commented that the layout might be too small or long for their preferences."
"Some feedback indicated skepticism about typing numbers on this keyboard."
Suggestions (3)
Request for Alps support on the PCB.
Users suggest case color options including dark forest green and yellow.
Interest in having a 1u escape key for better accent compatibility.
Questions (3)
Inquiries about how to type numbers on the keyboard.
Requests for clarification on the normal Equinox size compared to the Equinox XL.
Questions about the availability of specific color options.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high number of positive responses indicating strong community engagement. The presence of constructive questions and suggestions also suggests a proactive interest in the product. Few negative comments were noted, mostly revolving around price concerns or layout preferences.
Project Specs
- Name
- Equinox XL
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 50%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Winkey, Winkeyless
- Connection
- Wired
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- PCB-mounted
- Case Colors
- TBA
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 670
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- No
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No