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Lodestone 65%
The Lodestone 65% is a collaborative keyboard project, featuring a unique magnetic and gasket mounting system. Combining style with functionality, it offers customizable layout options and a revolutionary typing feel. Prototypes are underway, with a potential group buy slated for April.
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16 Feb 2020
Community Sentiment
128 votes
Positive56%
Neutral23%
Negative20%
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Sentiment Analysis
128
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
56%
23%
20%
Positive (56%)
Neutral (23%)
Negative (20%)
Positive Feedback
- Support for the innovative MagLev mounting system.
- Excited about the unique and stylish design.
- Interest in seeing the prototypes and potential sound tests.
- Many comments express a desire to purchase once available.
- Appreciation for the curved bottom design and thick bezels.
Negative Feedback
- Concerns about the wide bezels and missing corner key.
- Skepticism about the effectiveness of the magnetic mounting system.
- Some users express doubts regarding the practicality of magnets in keyboards.
Suggestions
- Consider a split backspace option for layout.
- Introduce customizable magnet strengths for different typing feels.
- Suggestions for adding a logo or symbol to the empty corner.
Common Questions
- Will the magnets be affected over time by external magnetic fields?
- What will the estimated pricing be?
- Will there be a hot-swap option available?
🤖 AI Summary
The thread contains a high volume of engagement with 128 comments and a significant number of positive sentiments regarding the design and innovation behind the Lodestone. While there are criticisms, they mostly pertain to specific aspects of the design rather than the overall concept.
Interest Check Info
Project Specs
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Specs Listed
Name
Lodestone 65%Release year
Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
65%Layout Standard
Layout Ergonomics
7 degree AngleConnection
USB-CPolling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
GasketCase Colors
TBCCase Material
AluminiumKeycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
Hot Swappable
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
trueVIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
trueBacklight