MechWild introduces the Mercutio, a 40% through-hole mechanical keyboard kit with a rotary encoder and OLED display. The kit features customizable options and aims to provide affordable, less common keyboard sizes. It will be available for purchase from January 15th to February 6th, 2021.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive56%
Neutral19%
Negative26%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–56%•Neutral–19%•Negative–26%
Positive (4)
"Community members are intrigued and appreciative of the design and layout."
"The price point is considered great and affordable by several commenters."
"Many users feel excited about potentially adding a 40% keyboard to their collection."
"The unique idea and prototype design received positive remarks."
Negative (3)
"Some users express a lack of interest in 40% layouts in general."
"Concerns were raised about the shipping options for European buyers."
"A few commenters mentioned dissatisfaction with the row staggering design."
Suggestions (4)
Request for additional options, like a BT version.
Suggestion to support a 1.25u enter key for usability.
Interest expressed in potentially adding PCB and plate support for Alps switches.
Many users suggested the addition of a case for portability.
Questions (4)
What is the purpose of the through-hole?
What keycap set is used in the prototype?
What are the height and weight specifications?
Are the 0305 sockets compatible with the Mercutio 40?
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The thread has significant engagement with 27 comments. Positive sentiment outweighs negative sentiment, indicating strong interest. Multiple unique suggestions and questions show active participation.
Project Specs
- Name
- Mercutio - 40% kit
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Sandwich
- Case Colors
- Black, White
- Case Material
- FR4 + Acrylic
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 260 x 110mm
- Weight
- 300g
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- Yes
- 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
- -
- Backlight
- -
