The Hippo TKL is a dual-mount custom mechanical keyboard with a focus on elegance and simplicity. It offers top mount and silicone gasket mounting options, a variety of colors, and a unique design inspired by the hippopotamus.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Users express love for hippos and excitement about the keyboard."
"Many commenters are committed to purchasing the keyboard."
"Praise for the design and craftsmanship of Jacky Studios boards."
"Positive remarks about the navy color render and the overall chonky design."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the lack of ISO support for the layout."
"Suggestions for additional features like 7u spacebar support."
"Questioning the offering of color options that reflect the hippo theme."
"Some users express dislike for TKL layouts but still show interest."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding a 7u bottom to the hot-swap PCB.
Request for a carrying/storage case due to the keyboard's large size.
Suggestions for supporting 1.6mm PCBs for better sound.
Questions (2)
Inquiries about the group buy launch date and updates.
Questions regarding the color options and weight of the keyboard.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 27 total comments with a variety of positive, neutral, and negative feedback. The interest level is high due to the diverse engagement, commitment from commenters, and the overall excitement for the unique features of the keyboard.
Project Specs
- Name
- Hippo - TKL Custom Keyboard (IC)
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- WK/WKL
- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
- Hot-swap
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount/Silicone Gasket
- Case Colors
- E beige/Navy blue/Olive/Silver
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
- 43x19x3.4 cm
- Weight
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- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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