The Palmetto 60% keyboard is a high-end, locally manufactured board from South Carolina. The group buy starts on May 8, 2021, featuring a unibody design with local sourcing and production. The keyboard emphasizes local supply chain involvement and offers features like a thick brass weight and USB-C connectivity.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive71%
Neutral20%
Negative9%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–71%•Neutral–20%•Negative–9%
Positive (4)
"Supportive comments about the design and color options."
"Excitement for being local and made in South Carolina."
"Many users expressed interest in participating in the group buy."
"Praised the unique features like the bottom ripple and brass weight."
Negative (2)
"Some concerns about the potential price being too high for certain users."
"Aesthetic concerns regarding bezel thickness and design symmetry."
Suggestions (2)
Consider making the bezels thicker for a more premium look.
Engraving 'Made in USA' on the weight for added appeal.
Questions (2)
Will there be another group buy?
Inquiring about the specific details of some design elements.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread features a strong positive sentiment with a focus on local manufacturing and design. 45 comments show high engagement, indicating a thriving interest in the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Palmetto 60%
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 8 degrees
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- O-Ring
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 20 mm front height
- Weight
- 3.7 lb
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
