The Hawking48 keyboard project is on hold while other projects take priority. It features a 6061-T6 aluminum case, brass or sandblasted weights, a 48-key Planck-style layout, double gasket mount, and flex-slotted PCB with USB-C. Available in Onyx Black, Space Gray, and Nightingale Blue.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive65%
Neutral30%
Negative5%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–65%•Neutral–30%•Negative–5%
Positive (3)
"Many users are very interested in the project."
"Excitement about the design and features."
"Some commenters expressed a desire to sign up for the group buy."
Negative (1)
"Concerns regarding the market viability of an ortholinear-only option."
Suggestions (2)
Consider supporting additional spacebar sizes and different color options.
Explore a larger design to accommodate more rows.
Questions (2)
What benefits does the gasket mount provide?
Will the Planck PCB fit with the proposed design?
AI-Generated Insight – This summary is generated by AI based on community comments. Please verify details directly in the thread.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high level of engagement with diverse opinions expressed. The majority of feedback is positive, reflecting high interest in the project despite some valid concerns. The project is currently on pause, but the community is eager for updates.
Project Specs
- Name
- Hawking48
- Switch Options
- MX
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- OLKB
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- Onyx Black, Space Gray, Nightingale Blue
- Case Material
- 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 5.5°
