The Model OLED is a TKL mechanical keyboard inspired by the IBM Model M, featuring an ergonomic curved design, an F13 OLED pushbutton, and a built-in solenoid for a retro typing experience.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (9)
"The design is unique and creates emphasis on the buttons."
"Very interesting design with a combination of retro vibe and curved PCB."
"The new engraving is appreciated."
"The polished weight looks great."
"Excitement about the sound and build quality."
"The curved case and plate design is cool."
"Willingness to participate in the group buy expressed."
"Strange design that is considered interesting."
"A positive remark on the overall look of the keyboard."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the flexibility of the PCB design."
"Wishes for options to support different materials for bottom cases."
Suggestions (2)
Explore offering support for vintage switches like Alps.
Consider developing different material options for bottom cases, such as Copper or Stainless Steel.
Questions (5)
Is the PCB curved as well?
Will there be options for a different bottom plate?
Is this a collaboration project with Vortex SSK?
Does the new color-matched bottom case indicate non-chromium plated options?
Is the OLED button designed to sit lower?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread features a total of 16 comments with a mix of enthusiasm and curiosity about the design. Positive feedback largely outweighs negative comments, indicating strong community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Model OLED
- Release year
- 2024
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL/WKL
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Ergonomic curve design
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Curved
- Case Colors
- Industrial Grey, Vintage Beige
- Case Material
- 6061 aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- Yes
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- No