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JD40 40% Boards

The JD40 40% boards group buy aims to honor smallfry's legacy with a special red-on-red keyset. Kits include titanium and aluminum components. Proceeds over material costs will support the Nathaniel J Walter Foundation. Customization options are limited.

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08 May 2014

Community Sentiment

108 votes

๐Ÿ”ฅ HIGH INTEREST
Positive55%
Neutral30%
Negative16%

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Sentiment Analysis

108
Total Votes
24
Feedback Items
55%
30%
16%
Positive (55%)
Neutral (30%)
Negative (16%)

Positive Feedback

  • Great cause and board, very interested.
  • I'm certainly interested.
  • Totally in for this.
  • Very excited about the small 40% layout.
  • Just want to commend the effort here, nice work people.
  • I love the concept and design dedication to Smallfry.
  • This is delightful news.
  • I'm using a JD40 now and really loving it.
  • I'm down for this, I love titanium.
  • Awesome, thanks for the options!

Negative Feedback

  • Price is a concern, unsure how much to pay.
  • Mounting could be an issue with light materials.
  • Concerned about layout complicating typing.
  • Assembly could be challenging for beginners.
  • Some people worry about mixing materials in the design.

Suggestions

  • Offering aluminum options alongside titanium for affordability.
  • Including feet with the kit for ergonomic purposes.
  • Poll to track preferences for materials.
  • Ensuring switch housing removal openings in the layout.

Common Questions

  • How many will be produced?
  • Will assembly cost be included?
  • What challenges might beginners face during assembly?
  • Is it possible to buy spacers and acrylic later?
  • Can we get counter sunk holes in the plate for mounting hardware?
๐Ÿค– AI Summary

This thread has significant engagement with 108 comments, showing high enthusiasm for the project. Most users express positive sentiment, indicating strong community interest. Questions and suggestions are common, reflecting thoughtful engagement with the project details.

Project Specs

27
Specs Listed
Name
JD40 40% Boards
Layout Size
40%
Layout Standard
Winkeyless
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Material
Titanium, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
Switch Options
Connection
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Dimensions
Weight
Hot Swappable
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
VIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight