The Papilio WKL TKL is a high-end keyboard designed with a 6063 aluminium and brass build. It features a gasket mount, a solder-only PCB by Sleepdealer, and is available in limited quantities with a price target of $450-500 USD. Issues noted in the prototypes are addressed for final production.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive75%
Neutral21%
Negative4%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–75%•Neutral–21%•Negative–4%
Positive (4)
"Community loves the design and profile of the keyboard."
"Many comments express excitement about the project."
"Users appreciate the sparkly finish and overall aesthetics."
"Comments express love and support for the creator."
Negative (1)
"One user expresses concerns about the quality of GB units and suggests using a better factory."
Suggestions (2)
Suggestion to consider a centered USB port for better design.
Some community members wish to see the sparkly finish preserved in production.
Questions (2)
Questions about whether the prototype color will be available for purchase.
Inquiry about the nature of the prototype group buy being public or private.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high engagement with 35 total comments. The overwhelming positive sentiment indicates strong community support and excitement each compared to minimal negative feedback.
Project Specs
- Name
- Papilio
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- WKL
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket mount
- Case Colors
- TBD
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminium, Brass weight, SS Weight
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- No
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No
