FjordBoard is a 75%-ish keyboard replacing keys with a unique slider, avoiding the common knob design. It features a CNCed aluminum case and full software support. An eco-conscious initiative, the project plans to donate to New Zealand’s Kākāpō Recovery program. Stay tuned for the group buy page soon!
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (9)
"The board looks promising and the slider is a great feature."
"Definitely a fan of the keyboard's cool design."
"Sliders need to be used more often."
"Hot swap PCB is nice!"
"Huge fan of the slider, better than knobs."
"The board looks super sleek, especially with the slider."
"Congrats on the first proto; it looks sick."
"Community member appreciates the overall design."
"Excited about the potential for more keyboards like this."
Negative (5)
"The top blocker isn't appealing and would prefer it to be optional."
"Criticism of removing useful keys for the sake of uniqueness."
"Concerns about the completeness of the project and prototype."
"Dissatisfaction with the lack of options for the top row of keys."
"Price estimate queries express skepticism."
Suggestions (4)
Provide prototype built variant and more information.
Consider creating a version with a blocker and 7u spacebar.
Inquiry about offering an ISO layout option.
Open source the project for budget users.
Questions (3)
Are there any plans for building the prototype?
What other keycap options and layouts can be implemented?
What is the estimated price range for buyers?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism, with a reasonable level of interest generated through the introduction of innovative features like the slider. Several constructive feedback suggestions were made alongside common concerns about usability and completeness.
Project Specs
- Name
- FjordBoard
- Layout Size
- 75%
- Mount Style
- Top mount
- Typing angle
- 5°
- Case Material
- CNC aluminum (6063)
- Weight
- 2200
- Case Colors
- Pantone 533 C blue
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -