The Mochi40 is a 40% keyboard derived from the Whimsy and features a knob, OLED, and optional Bluetooth. Developed with open-source principles, it offers a choice of case colors and plate materials, dual PCB options, and supports both QMK and ZMK firmware. Available in various regions through multiple vendors.
Community Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive27%
Neutral18%
Negative55%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive–27%•Neutral–18%•Negative–55%
Positive (12)
"Colors are fun and enjoyable."
"Excited to see the Whimsy project finally realized."
"Happy to see more boards using a small OLED."
"Respect for the effort to bring an abandoned project to life."
"Believes this project has the potential to be very good for the community."
"Some users like the idea of having more options for layouts."
"Acknowledgment of effort and community support behind the project."
"Willingness to support the project if it runs well."
"Some community members find the design intriguing."
"Positive response to the overall aesthetics."
"Interest in seeing the final product after addressing prototype issues."
"Anticipation for potential improvements with the project."
Negative (13)
"Concerns about the ethics of reverse engineering someone else's design."
"High price for a board that requires extensive soldering."
"Disappointment over lack of significant innovation from the Whimsy design."
"Several users feel it lacks originality and is just a clone."
"Critiques of pricing versus the offerings provided."
"Concerns over whether this vendor can deliver well."
"Some do not like the exposed switches in the design."
"Frustration over poor design aspects for compatibility."
"Skepticism of the project's respect towards the original designer."
"Discussion on fears of potential project failure or scams."
"Concerns about the perceived cash grab nature of the project."
"Some find the name and aesthetic potentially unappealing."
"Outright disgust from several users towards the project's premise."
Suggestions (8)
Consider integrating the PCB for better functionality.
Need for more layout options, including an ortho PCB.
Address potential weaknesses from the PCB design.
Encourage innovation beyond the basic offerings.
Suggest changes to the design for better aesthetics.
Engage more with the community for feedback on design and usability.
Improve communication about pricing and project transparency.
Essential to differentiate significantly from the original Whimsy.
Questions (7)
Can a Southpaw layout be considered for the board?
What will the MOQ be for the group buy?
How will the vendor handle logistics for the group buy?
Is there a possibility to ensure feedback is integrated?
What is the estimated timeline for production after IC?
Will there be a possibility for smaller runs of the keyboard?
How will the final product compare to the initial prototypes?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had a high number of comments which led to intense debate about ethics and design origins. Negative feedback was more predominant due to concerns over cloning and pricing, while positive feedback focused on excitement and admiration for the new features. Suggestions leaned towards innovation and improving design aspects.
Project Specs
- Name
- Mochi40
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- 1000 Hz
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- Taro, Butterfly Tea, Liquorice, Matcha, Plain, Red Bean, Strawberry, Waterdrop
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- Yes
- Mac/Win Support
- Yes
- Multi-Media Keys
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- No
