DT.Heart introduces the Mithril 60, a minimalist 60% keyboard available in Normal and HHKB layouts. Featuring a robust aluminum and stainless steel design, it boasts QMK firmware and a USB Type C connector. Exciting updates include new colors and a top mount mechanism.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive41%
Neutral28%
Negative30%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–41%•Neutral–28%•Negative–30%
Positive (19)
"Clean looking board; best of luck for GB"
"Looks great; waiting for GB"
"Good keyboard; looking for GB"
"Definitely interested!"
"Loving the look of the black/dark grey and green colorway"
"I love this board"
"The hhkb version is gorgeous and the price is fine to me"
"Hell yeah I'm interested; been waiting for something like this for a while"
"Super nice design; good luck with GB"
"Awesome; interested in the board"
"Beautiful design"
"Excited for the GB"
"Would definitely buy if features are improved"
"Looks really nice"
"Good updates; appreciate the details shared"
"Really like the colors; excited to see more"
"Amazing work on the keyboard"
"Looking forward to the updates"
"This design could stand out if features are added"
Negative (14)
"Integrated plate not a good idea; affects sound and feel negatively"
"Concerns about the integrated plate leading to poor sound quality"
"Disappointed that integrated plate is still being used"
"Wants more distinguishing features; feels it lacks uniqueness"
"Harsh bottom out and pingy sound with integrated plate"
"Worried about options for hotswappable PCBs"
"Does not like the design aspect of the bit on the top right corner"
"Lacks features that would make it more appealing"
"Wants WKL layout and non-integrated plate"
"Does not care for the GB thread; seems like a lack of interest"
"Old aesthetic preferences do not align with the current design"
"No option to mix and match colors"
"Integrated plate might turn off some potential buyers"
"Not excited about the absence of certain features"
Suggestions (11)
Add Bluetooth capability to distinguish from competitors
Consider changing to a standard top mount plate
Propose a hotswappable PCB option
Explore additional colorway options like white/blue
Include distinguishing features to attract buyers
Allow for mixing of top and bottom case colors
Add more color combinations for better appeal
Consider using different materials for the weight
Provide more information regarding switching mechanisms and customization
Ensure updated images are shared frequently for community awareness
Engage with feedback more actively in GB threads
Questions (11)
What is the concern regarding the integrated plate?
Are there any prospects for hotswapping options?
Will there be layout variations available?
What color options will the keyboard ultimately have?
Is there a timeline for the start of GB?
What changes have been made to the thickness of the plate?
Are additional aesthetic features planned that may change appearance?
Can customization be offered for switches?
Does the design allow for other plate options?
Is there any indication of delay in the release timeline?
What other keyboard layouts can we expect to see as options?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 46 replies with a balanced sentiment distribution. Positive feedback suggests a strong excitement for the design, while negative feedback highlights concerns about the integrated plate. The suggestions indicate a desire for improvements and additional features. Overall, due to high engagement and positive sentiment, the interest level is assessed as high.
Project Specs
- Name
- Mithril 60% (HHKB)
- Release year
- 2019
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- HHKB
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB Type C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- Multiple (Panda, Deep Sea, Dark Night, Mystery)
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
