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Chapter 1 Exploded 65% by Rooke Design
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Closed on 13 Apr 2022. Check the thread for extras or updates.
Exploded 65%
Chapter 1 by Rooke Design is a 65% mechanical keyboard featuring an isolation gasket mount, various casing materials, and customizable components. The project has garnered vendor support, with prototypes currently under refinement for a Q3 group buy launch.
Community Sentiment
57 votes
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Sentiment Analysis
Positive Feedback
- Excited about the board and waiting for the Group Buy.
- The design is amazing and aesthetically pleasing.
- Loving the idea of including a comic with the board.
- Great to see a US vendor confirmed.
- Appreciation for the variety of plate colors.
- A lot of enthusiasm around the deskmat availability.
- Support for hotswap PCB feature.
- Admiring the knob design and overall look.
- Positive comments about the community's engagement and support.
- Looking forward to the GB and prototypes testing.
Negative Feedback
- Concerns about the PCB design and its effectiveness.
- Criticism regarding the board's design looking too similar to existing models.
- Some commenters expressed dissatisfaction about not including RGB.
- Requests for more color options were met with doubts about the feasibility.
- A few users noted the height of the knobs could be an issue.
- Concerns expressed about the prototype's fitment and adjustments.
Suggestions
- Add a hotswap PCB to increase desirability.
- Include different knob heights for keycap compatibility.
- Consider additional color options for the case.
- Provide more photos, especially of the bottom of the board.
- Explore the potential for a split backspace layout.
Common Questions
- Will there be an estimate for exact pricing?
- Is a hotswap version planned?
- Can more colors be included, particularly shades like teal or lilac?
- What specific changes will be made to the PCB based on user feedback?
- Will detailed bottom views of the board be provided?
The thread contains a high level of engagement with 76 comments. Positive sentiment clearly outweighs negative, with a strong emphasis on community support and excitement for the project's development. Duplicate comments were removed while keeping diverse opinions regarding specific features like hotswap capability and color options.
