Mechlovin', a Vietnam-based team, introduces Mechlovin’ Session 1, their first keyboard model, inspired by personal and community experiences. They focus on showcasing PCB solutions with a novel design, integrating LEDs, and an internal brass weight. The Group buy will support a children's charity.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive68%
Neutral24%
Negative8%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–68%•Neutral–24%•Negative–8%
Positive (5)
"Support for the charity aspect of the project"
"Excitement about the PCB-mounted design"
"Appreciation for the aesthetics and design elements"
"Anticipation for the group's first GB"
"Interest in the unique features and design process"
Negative (5)
"Concerns about the logo's size and brightness"
"Skepticism regarding the durability of the design without hotswappable options"
"Comments suggesting issues with the Discord server limit"
"Comparison to another keyboard that was not favorable"
"Questions raised about the prototype's finish"
Suggestions (5)
Consider larger weights or cleaner logo designs
Potential for separate ISO and ANSI PCBs
Inquiries about adding a flex cut to the PCB
Recommendation for a light blocking insert for the logo LEDs
Suggestions to enhance smoke effects or aesthetic features
Questions (5)
What is the USB interface planned for the board?
Will flex cuts be incorporated into the design?
How will usability of the PCB be affected without a plate?
What will the final production model's PCB color be?
Clarification on whether the board will be first-come-first-serve or raffle-based?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has high engagement from the community with a total of 72 comments. The sentiment distribution is significantly positive, driven by strong support for the project's charitable aspect and the design. Some negative feedback revolves around aesthetic concerns and usability, but the overall interest is robust.
Project Specs
- Name
- Mechlovin' Session 1
- Release year
- 2020
- Switch Options
- Vintage Blacks
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- PCB Top Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes
