The KB-40-A is a unique 40% keyboard kit made from stainless steel. It features a minimalist design, customizable options, and a focus on durability and repairability.
Community Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive56%
Neutral22%
Negative22%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive–56%•Neutral–22%•Negative–22%
Positive (3)
"The project has a cool and unusual aesthetic, well received by some members."
"Users appreciate the detailed analysis and research on keyboard construction."
"The design draws nostalgic feelings for earlier keyboard styles and old gadgets."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the case design not being flush and suggested an incline for better ergonomics."
"Feedback regarding the bottom row layout looking unbalanced."
Suggestions (2)
Consider a raised typing angle greater than 2 degrees for comfort.
Propose a different bottom row layout for a more traditional HHKB look.
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Duckeebs Analysis
There were a total of 7 community comments, with a good mix of positive feedback and constructive suggestions. Some criticism was present but did not dominate the conversation.
Project Specs
- Name
- KB-40-A (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- Kailh hot swap sockets, MX switches only
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6-degree typing angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Tray mount with rubber gaskets
- Case Colors
- Matte black
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Backlight
- No
