The Olympus 60% keyboard project, inspired by Mount Olympus, features customizable anodized or cerakoted aluminum, a PORON isolation gasket mount, and a sandblasted brass badge. The ATMEGA32u4 based PCB supports QMK. Interest checks are underway for possible group buys with limited kits.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive70%
Neutral19%
Negative11%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–70%•Neutral–19%•Negative–11%
Positive (3)
"Community members are excited about the board's layout and design."
"Many users expressed a strong interest in purchasing the board."
"Positive comments highlight the aesthetics and features of the board."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the badge/plate emblem design."
"Some users wish there were more layout options, like a 65% version."
"Criticism regarding the bezel's narrowness."
Suggestions (3)
Add WK and HHKB layout support.
Consider widening the bezel and repositioning the badge.
Explore more color options for the final design.
Questions (3)
What price range is expected for the kits?
Will there be a polycarb case option?
Will there be broader layout support once the project develops?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 27 replies with a strong positive sentiment overall. The community displays significant enthusiasm for the board's design and features, leading to a high interest level despite a few concerns and suggestions for improvement.
Project Specs
- Name
- Olympus 60%
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- MX
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- TBD
- Case Material
- Anodized Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No
