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Koneko40
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Koneko40

The Koneko40 is a Bakeneko-inspired 40% keyboard featuring a variety of options including PC, red, blue, and pink aluminum cases. It supports staggered and ortholinear layouts, with soldered PCBs, RGB underglow, and a hotswappable knob module. A universal daughterboard with USB-C port is included.

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25 Jul 2022

Community Sentiment

15 votes

MEDIUM INTEREST
Positive47%
Neutral33%
Negative20%

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Sentiment Analysis

15
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
47%
33%
20%
Positive (47%)
Neutral (33%)
Negative (20%)

Positive Feedback

  • Users find the design nice and simple.
  • There is appreciation for the follow-up updates.
  • The layout is considered cool by some members.
  • The addition of a 10u layout is loved by a user.
  • A user encourages support for multiple layout options.
  • Another user expresses their fondness for the aesthetics.
  • General excitement for the clean appearance of the keyboard.

Negative Feedback

  • Concerns about layout options for ortho boards being viable.
  • Critique regarding lack of proper 40% row profiles in renders.
  • Another user points out the design doesn't support commonly used spacebars.

Suggestions

  • Consider offering a case for HHKB layout.
  • Implement 2x2u spacebars for the ortho PCB layout.
  • A suggestion for more research into layout viability.

Common Questions

  • Will the design files be open-sourced like the Bakeneko?
🤖 AI Summary

The thread has seen moderate engagement with a total of 15 comments, reflecting both enthusiasm and constructive feedback on design elements. Suggestions from the community focus on improving layout options.

Project Specs

28
Specs Listed
Name
Koneko40
Layout Size
40%
Mount Style
Gummy O-ring
Switch Options
linear, clicky
Connection
USB-C
Hot Swappable
true
Knob Support
true
Case Material
Aluminum, PC
Case Colors
red, blue, pink, frosted
Plate
aluminum, FR-4, PC
Polling Rate
RGB Underlight Support
true
Release year
Dimensions
Weight
Multi-Media Keys
Battery capacity
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
VIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight