The KS65, a 65% keyboard, presents its final version with key updates in bezel design, plate cutouts, and magnet durability. We aim to transition to the GB stage after gathering final input via the latest IC form. The board features hotswap PCB with QMK/VIA compatibility, available at $350.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"User finds the design unique and appealing."
"Appreciation for the open-source plate files."
"The design features and specific color options are positively noted."
"User expresses excitement over the interesting use of magnets."
"Support for the overall design and features of the board."
Negative (2)
"Concern about the lack of variable layouts, specifically ISO."
"Uncertainty about the design's height impacting functionality."
Suggestions (2)
Suggests raising the bezel to hide the keycaps.
Recommendation to provide options for ISO layout alongside ANSI.
Questions (2)
Request for clarity on the reasoning behind limiting layout options.
Inquiry about the possibility of supporting both ANSI and ISO layouts in production.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 10 comments with a mixed sentiment. Positive comments reflect enthusiasm for design, while negative feedback highlights concerns about layout options. The suggestions indicate a desire for more layout choices, contributing to a medium interest level due to a balanced number of positive and negative comments.
Project Specs
- Name
- KS65
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
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- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
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- Case Colors
- black, silver, blue
- Case Material
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- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
- 1.8 kg (build), 1.4 kg (unbuild)
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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