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FKS87 Southpaw TKL
Tom_Kazansky · 10 Jan 2022
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Closed on 22 Jan 2022. Check the thread for extras or updates.
FKS87 Southpaw TKL
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The FKS87 is a southpaw TKL mechanical keyboard project currently in the interest check stage. Featuring a CNC'd 6061 Aluminum case and ATMega32u4 PCB, the keyboard supports QMK and VIA firmware. The group buy for this model will be held from January 10th to January 23rd, 2022.
31 replies
16,171 views
19 Sep 2021
Community Sentiment
19 votes
Positive37%
Neutral32%
Negative32%
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Sentiment Analysis
19
Total Votes
23
Feedback Items
37%
32%
32%
Positive (37%)
Neutral (32%)
Negative (32%)
Positive Feedback
- Users are excited about the southpaw layout and its potential.
- Expressions of eagerness to see the prototype and the layout on a keyboard.
- Positive remarks about the price point and design features.
- Users are hopeful for favorable updates and looking forward to the group buy.
- Support for the use of a unified daughterboard to enhance compatibility.
- Encouragement for the project, highlighting its unique offering in the market.
- General excitement about the possible configurations and customization options.
Negative Feedback
- Concerns over the initial renders and that the form link does not work.
- Suggestions for improvement point to needing more internal pictures and better color samplings.
- Skepticism about the viability of producing many units due to niche layout.
- Criticism regarding the design choices and aesthetic elements, specifically related to anodization.
- Concerns raised about the limited sale format and availability in terms of unit production.
- Comments emphasizing the importance of standard components to avoid obsolescence.
Suggestions
- Consider adding half plates to the design.
- Incorporate a unified daughterboard for future-proofing.
- Provide more images of the internals to bolster community interest.
- Consider alternative materials for the case and plate to improve durability.
- Be mindful of the shipping costs and pricing strategy to attract buyers.
Common Questions
- Is the design fully in the user's hands, or will the original poster lead it?
- Will there be an option to remap keys for customized layouts?
- Are more detailed internal pictures available for review?
- Can the layout be adjusted further to improve usability?
- Will a community support platform such as a Discord server be created?
🤖 AI Summary
The discussion featured varied sentiments, with strong enthusiasm observed for the unique layout offset by constructive criticism. Duplicate comments were filtered for clarity, ensuring a diverse representation of opinions within the community engagement.
Interest Check Info
AuthorTom_Kazansky
Published19 Sep 2021
Last Updated03 Jan 2022
Replies31
Views16,171
Project Specs
NameFKS87
Release year2022
Switch Options
Profile
Layout SizeTKL
Layout StandardUniversal
Layout Ergonomics
ConnectionUSB-C
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount StyleTop mount
Case ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, Silver, Yellow
Case MaterialCNC'd 6061 Aluminum
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
Hot Swappablefalse
Knob Supportfalse
Display Supportfalse
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-Ctrue
USB passthroughfalse
Hall Effect Supportfalse
QMK Supporttrue
VIA Supporttrue
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight