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Knife - unnamed ergo hhkb
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Knife - unnamed ergo hhkb

Designing an ergonomic HHKB-style board with a non-screw, wireless ZMK PCB prototype. It will use materials like polished stainless steel, polycarbonate, and black aluminum, weighing 4-5KG with a Poron gasket mount. Suggestions for design and naming are welcome.

11 replies
5,030 views
06 Apr 2022

Community Sentiment

9 votes

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Positive44%
Neutral22%
Negative33%

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Sentiment Analysis

9
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
44%
22%
33%
Positive (44%)
Neutral (22%)
Negative (33%)

Positive Feedback

  • Support for the idea and design expressed.
  • Interest in future prototype pictures.
  • Appreciation for the design language/layout.
  • General excitement about the project.

Negative Feedback

  • Concerns about short space bars.
  • Criticism that the IC post lacks detail.
  • Doubts about the project's ergonomic claims.

Suggestions

  • Include a USB-C port for programming/debugging.
  • Offer an internal weight for wired use when Bluetooth is added.
  • Provide a matching wrist rest as an add-on, potentially using PC material.
  • Consider using sandblasted and coated materials instead of polished SS.
  • Reassess the spacebar layout for ergonomic function.

Common Questions

  • Is the wrist rest a necessary part of the design?
  • Has the specific layout been tested?
🤖 AI Summary

The thread has a mix of feedback, with notable positive comments about the design but also several critiques regarding the post's detail and ergonomics. Sentiment is fairly balanced, with a medium interest level indicated by a reasonable number of replies and varying degrees of enthusiasm.

Interest Check Info

Published06 Apr 2022
Last Updated11 Apr 2022
Replies11
Views5,030

Project Specs

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Specs Listed
Name
Knife - unnamed ergo hhkb
Release year
Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
Layout Standard
Layout Ergonomics
Ergonomic
Connection
Wireless
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Gasket
Case Colors
Polished Stainless Steel, Black Aluminium
Case Material
Polished SS, PC, Aluminium
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
4-5KG
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