Obelisk 65% is a keyboard inspired by Egyptian architecture, designed to elicit technical and aesthetic feedback. It features a unique obelisk structure and aims to share CAD files for DIY enthusiasts. The project involves a blue and silver outer shell, with a work-in-progress plate and PCB.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Community members generally like the idea behind the keyboard design."
"Comments express appreciation for the creativity of the obelisk structure."
"Funny remarks about the design indicate excitement."
"Some find the unique blocker idea appealing."
"Interest is shown towards prototyping and upcoming features."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the height of the obelisk structure being obtrusive."
"Criticism regarding the readiness of the keyboard for an IC posting."
"Comments on the design being too tall and possibly awkward."
Suggestions (3)
Shrinking the obelisk for better centering.
Adding more details to the weight to enhance the visual appeal.
Consider alternative designs if the current height receives negative feedback.
Questions (3)
Is the obelisk structure too tall for practical use?
What colors would the community like to see aside from blue?
Is the current design too early for an IC without all details finalized?
Duckeebs Analysis
Thread features mixed sentiments but shows engagement with 11 comments and some constructive feedback. Positive responses slightly outweigh negative ones, indicating moderate interest in the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Obelisk 65%
- Release year
- 2021
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6°
- Weight
- -
- Case Material
- Matte Black
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
- Profile
- -