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The Isla keyboard is entering its final prototyping phase, inspired by the OTD Koala, featuring a simple and classy design. Key features include o-ring mounting and options for copper, aluminium, or CF plates. The group buy is planned for late July, with around 200 units available on a first come, first served basis.

106 replies
58,934 views
15 Aug 2020

Community Sentiment

78 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive72%
Neutral23%
Negative5%

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Sentiment Analysis

78
Total Votes
13
Feedback Items
72%
23%
5%
Positive (72%)
Neutral (23%)
Negative (5%)

Positive Feedback

  • Community is excited and looking forward to the design.
  • Many comments praise the clean and minimal look.
  • Desire for sound tests and more pictures, indicating interest in the project's progress.
  • Enthusiasm about the overall design and components, especially the color options.

Negative Feedback

  • Concerns about the logo's design being possibly interpreted as phallic.
  • Some frustration about the lack of a WKL option.
  • Questions raised about the PCB stability with the gasket mount design.

Suggestions

  • Request for half plate options and more plate material variations.
  • Suggestions for involving content creators for builds prior to the GB.
  • Inquiry about a US proxy for shipping.

Common Questions

  • Requests for clarification on vendor availability in different regions.
  • Curiosity about the weight engraving and final product specifications.
  • Questions about the mounting style and its effect on the PCB.
🤖 AI Summary

The thread generated a lot of positive feedback with a high engagement level, shown by the number of replies indicating interest in the project. The ratio of positive to negative feedback strongly favors enthusiasm for the design.

Interest Check Info

Authorttom
Published15 Aug 2020
Last Updated06 Aug 2021
Replies106
Views58,934

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Project Specs

31
Specs Listed
Name
Isla
Release year
Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
Layout Standard
Layout Ergonomics
4.5 degrees
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
o-ring tray
Case Colors
wine red, black, silver
Case Material
aluminium 6063
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
Hot Swappable
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
true
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
true
VIA Support
true
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight