The MACRO-1 by Laneware Peripherals is a customizable numpad featuring an aluminum case and switch plate, Type C PCB with QMK/VIA support, and a rotary encoder. It offers several layouts, including regular, southpaw, and macropad angles, and is available for approximately $175.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive55%
Neutral26%
Negative19%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–55%•Neutral–26%•Negative–19%
Positive (3)
"Many users are excited about the form and design, with multiple comments expressing eagerness to purchase."
"Some find the overall price reasonable and the layout promising."
"Users appreciate the additional features such as the rotary encoder and gasket mount."
Negative (3)
"Several users expressed not liking the gold color option."
"A comment stated that the price increase to $175 is too high for some participants."
"Concerns were raised about the knob placement being awkward for right-handed users."
Suggestions (3)
Some users suggested adding more color options, including a suggested pastel color.
Comments suggested providing a hotswap option and availability of the plate files post-GB.
Recommendations were made for a different logo placement on the bottom of the case.
Questions (3)
There were inquiries about whether the GB would launch in Europe.
Users were curious about any potential USB-C passthrough features.
Questions arose regarding the availability of different encoder colors.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 53 total comments, with a strong majority expressing positive sentiment. Many users have filled out the feedback form, indicating significant interest and engagement.
Project Specs
- Name
- MACRO-1
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Numpad
- Layout Standard
- Standard, Southpaw, Macropad
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- Type C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket
- Case Colors
- Anodized Aluminium
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 802
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
