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.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (7)
"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 (6)
"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 (5)
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.
Questions (5)
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?
Duckeebs Analysis
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.
Project Specs
- Name
- FKS87
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- Universal
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mount
- Case Colors
- Black, Blue, Red, Silver, Yellow
- Case Material
- CNC'd 6061 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -