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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
32,845 views
02 Oct 2024

Community Sentiment

27 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
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

Published02 Oct 2024
Last Updated24 Feb 2026
Replies35
Views32,845

Project Specs

31
Specs Listed
Name
Optica - 60% (IC)
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Gateron Smoothies, SWK Catmints
Profile
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
WK/WKL/HHKB
Layout Ergonomics
6.9° Typing Angle
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Gasket
Case Colors
Raw, Silver
Case Material
Aluminium
Keycaps Material
Dimensions
17.9mm/22.0mm Front Height
Weight
1.54kg Fully Built
Hot Swappable
true
Knob Support
Display Support
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
true
USB passthrough
Hall Effect Support
QMK Support
VIA Support
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
true
Backlight