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Kendo

The Kendo IC offers a customizable keyboard with color options of E-Black, E-White, Rose Gold, and Plum. It features a split HHKB layout and top mount style, with a typing angle of 7°. Buyers can choose between POM, brass, or carbon fiber plates, with prices ranging from $425 to $475.

260 replies
170,504 views
23 Aug 2019

Community Sentiment

107 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive64%
Neutral23%
Negative12%

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Sentiment Analysis

107
Total Votes
15
Feedback Items
64%
23%
12%
Positive (64%)
Neutral (23%)
Negative (12%)

Positive Feedback

  • Many users express excitement about the rose gold color option.
  • Interest in the split board design is high.
  • Users appreciate the design and aesthetics of the keyboard.
  • Comments indicate strong desire to participate in the group buy.
  • Positive remarks about the potential features like tenting and customization options.

Negative Feedback

  • Concerns about the high price of the keyboard.
  • Some users find the HHKB layout limiting.
  • Criticism of some unclear details in the initial post.
  • Some posts express frustration with past issues in the community related to the designer.

Suggestions

  • Add a magnetic feature to easily attach the two halves of the keyboard.
  • Consider providing a layout compatibility guide.
  • Explore the possibility of wireless functionality.

Common Questions

  • Will there be an option to mix and match colors?
  • Is a sound test planned for the POM plate?
  • Can you confirm if the PCB will support QMK or Bluetooth?
🤖 AI Summary

The thread has a substantial amount of engagement (135 comments), and the majority of the feedback is positive. There are significant discussions around design features and community concerns related to previous issues, but overall, excitement for the project appears to outweigh the negatives.

Interest Check Info

Authoronefivenine
Published23 Aug 2019
Last Updated22 Feb 2024
Replies260
Views170,504

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Project Specs

38
Specs Listed
Name
Kendo (IC)
Release year
Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
Split HHKB
Layout Standard
Fixed
Layout Ergonomics
Connection
USB-C (Either Left or Right)
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Top Mount
Case Colors
E-Black, E-White, Rose Gold (ano), Plum (ano)
Case Material
Aluminum 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
VIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight
PCB
Custom PCB by ender + 4 daughter boards
Pricing
$425-475 (depending on plate option - POM or Brass)
MOQ
None
GB Date
TBD
Typing Angle
7°
Front Height
~18mm
Plate
4mm POM (Acetal), Brass (PVD Finish), Carbon fiber (w/ foam core)