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Orange Boy Ergo
MechWild · 16 Jul 2021
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Closed on 07 Aug 2025. Check the thread for extras or updates.
Orange Boy Ergo
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The Orange Boy Ergo (OBE) is an ergonomic mechanical keyboard kit designed to be affordable and customizable. It features a BlackPill development board, a symmetrical FR4 plate, and options for unique artwork or a stacked acrylic case. The kit supports layouts like split backspace and split right shift.
19 replies
11,252 views
21 May 2021
Community Sentiment
17 votes
Positive59%
Neutral29%
Negative12%
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Sentiment Analysis
17
Total Votes
17
Feedback Items
59%
29%
12%
Positive (59%)
Neutral (29%)
Negative (12%)
Positive Feedback
- Commenter's excitement and support for the project.
- Positive reception of the price point as affordable.
- Interest in the unique cat graphics.
- Encouragement and good luck wishes for the interest check.
- Expressions of eagerness for the group buy.
- Appreciation for the potential of the project as a beginner-friendly kit.
- Recognition of the kit's use case for experimentation.
- Interest in the design and layout options.
- Desire for specific color variants.
- Overall enthusiasm among beginners and experienced users alike.
Negative Feedback
- Concerns that the board won't fit inside an Alice case.
- Hesitation from beginners regarding additional work required, such as soldering.
Suggestions
- Consider providing an EU proxy for the group buy.
- Offer an orange color variant alongside the regular options.
- Clarify the layout compatibility with existing cases.
Common Questions
- Inquiries about the curve angle of the layout.
- Requests for more details on the BlackPill development board.
🤖 AI Summary
The thread has a good mix of positive enthusiasm and constructive feedback, with no duplicates in sentiments. The interest is high due to the number of comments and the positive to negative feedback ratio.
Interest Check Info
Project Specs
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Specs Listed
Name
Orange Boy Ergo (OBE)Switch Options
Profile
Layout Size
75%Layout Standard
AliceLayout Ergonomics
ErgonomicConnection
USB-CPolling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
PlatelessCase Colors
Case Material
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
Weight
Hot Swappable
falseKnob Support
falseDisplay Support
falseMac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
falseUSB-C
trueUSB passthrough
falseHall Effect Support
falseQMK Support
trueVIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight