Nue is a 60% plate-less keyboard with a gasket mount style, emphasizing a unique typing experience and acoustics. Made from 6063 aluminum, it offers an optional FR4 plate and QMK/VIA compatibility. The group buy will release 60 public units, with popular color options in rose and slate blue.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive66%
Neutral31%
Negative3%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–66%•Neutral–31%•Negative–3%
Positive (4)
"Commenters expressed appreciation for the aesthetic design and unique plateless concept."
"Many users are excited to see the final product and have confirmed their interest in the group buy."
"The color options, especially the pink and blue, have received positive remarks."
"Comments reflect strong support for the design focusing on typing feel and acoustics."
Negative (2)
"Some users expressed concerns about the limited color options available for the final product."
"A few commenters voiced skepticism about the design's practicality, particularly regarding the lack of a plate."
Suggestions (3)
There were requests to consider adding a purple colorway to the options.
Some users suggested using countersunk screws for a cleaner look.
Suggestions were made for ESD protection for the PCB.
Questions (3)
Users asked about the possibility of a typing test with the prototype.
Clarifications were requested regarding pricing and shipping details.
Some inquired about the expected quantity for the group buy.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated a large number of comments with strong engagement, indicating high interest. Positive sentiments vastly outnumbered the negative, with detailed feedback indicating both excitement and constructive suggestions.
Project Specs
- Name
- Nue 60% PCB
- Material
- 6063 aluminum, clear coated brass weight
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Layout Standard
- 60%
- Case Angle
- 6 degrees
- PCB
- Solder-only STM32 PCB + unified C3 daughterboard
- QMK Support
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Release year
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Front Height
- 18mm
- Poll Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No
