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Manibus Split Keyboard
SamuraiKek · 30 Nov 2021
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Manibus Split Keyboard
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Manibus is an ergonomic keyboard project focused on affordability and elegance, featuring 62 keys, anodized aluminum, and QMK configurability. It's slated for a December 2021 Group Buy, with a starting price of 250 euros and worldwide shipping through DHL.
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25 Aug 2021
Community Sentiment
12 votes
Positive42%
Neutral25%
Negative33%
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Sentiment Analysis
12
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
42%
25%
33%
Positive (42%)
Neutral (25%)
Negative (33%)
Positive Feedback
- Community members appreciate the concept of ergonomic keyboards and the potential improvements in design.
- Excitement expressed for the opportunity to build and try out the keyboard.
- Positive feedback on the potential alleviation of strain for users.
- The project is seen as promising by many in the community.
- Interest in the possibility of a printable layout for testing.
Negative Feedback
- Concerns about the design's thumb cluster being potentially unusable.
- Criticism regarding the lack of refinement in the design.
- Suggestions that sharp corners could be filled for better design language.
- Questioning whether the design would accommodate a stabilizer option.
Suggestions
- Recommendation to provide a plate file for users to prototype themselves.
- Suggestion to fill in sharper corners to unify design.
- Idea to offer additional color options in future iterations.
Common Questions
- Inquiry about potential printable layout for testing the design.
- Question on stabilizer options for the thumb key.
🤖 AI Summary
The thread contains 9 unique comments with a mix of enthusiasm and concerns. The overall ratio of positive feedback to negative feedback shows strong interest, along with frequent engagement from community members.
Interest Check Info
Project Specs
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Specs Listed
Name
ManibusSwitch Options
Profile
Layout Size
62 keysLayout Standard
Staggered OrtholinearLayout Ergonomics
Connection
USB-CPolling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Case Colors
Anodized Seaweed Green & Bead Blasted SilverCase Material
CNC'd AluminumKeycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
500g/750g (with palm rest)Hot Swappable
trueKnob 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
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