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Optica - 60%
The Optica is a 60% mechanical keyboard with a focus on modern aesthetics and a unique design. It features a plate-mount, o-ring gasket system, internal ribbing for acoustics, and is available in WK, WKL, and HHKB layouts.
35 replies
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02 Oct 2024
Community Sentiment
27 votes
Positive44%
Neutral33%
Negative22%
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Sentiment Analysis
27
Total Votes
27
Feedback Items
44%
33%
22%
Positive (44%)
Neutral (33%)
Negative (22%)
Positive Feedback
- Comment praising the leaf spring gasket mount and its clean acoustics.
- Expression of love for the board.
- Comment on the beautiful side profile.
- Excited reaction to the design.
- Praise for the reduced price.
- Comment on the elegant design with appealing curves.
- Appreciation for the aesthetics and sound of the board.
- Supportive comment expressing interest in the GB.
- Excitement about the project and its features.
- Comment expressing confidence in achieving a higher MOQ.
- Praise for the beauty of the board.
- Enthusiastic comment about the design.
Negative Feedback
- Concern about potential issues with the case design leading to case ping.
- Comment questioning the availability of non-shiny weight.
- Inquiry about PCB compatibility.
- Concern about a limited number of European sellers.
- Comment expressing regret about missing the GB due to financial reasons.
- Dissatisfaction noted with the hidden screw design that complicates adjustments.
Suggestions
- Suggests providing plate files for different layouts.
- Opinion on possibly offering additional color options.
- Recommendation for a rerun with corrections to main issues noted in prior comments.
Common Questions
- Inquiry about the exact date for the GB launch.
- Request for updates on the project timeline.
- Questions about compatibility with other PCBs.
- Inquiry about QMK firmware availability.
- Query regarding future runs of the Optica.
- Questions about options for customization and configuration.
🤖 AI Summary
The thread has a high level of engagement with 27 comments, a positive to negative feedback ratio favorable toward positive sentiment, and numerous strong engagements indicating high community interest in the project.
Interest Check Info
Project Specs
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Specs Listed
Name
Optica - 60% (IC)Release year
2025Switch Options
Gateron Smoothies, SWK CatmintsProfile
Layout Size
60%Layout Standard
WK/WKL/HHKBLayout Ergonomics
6.9° Typing AngleConnection
USB-CPolling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
GasketCase Colors
Raw, SilverCase Material
AluminiumKeycaps Material
Dimensions
17.9mm/22.0mm Front HeightWeight
1.54kg Fully BuiltHot Swappable
trueKnob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
trueUSB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
VIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
trueBacklight