The PlaketXL is a 60% mechanical keyboard with a unique old-school design, featuring a double F-row, pen-holder, and various color and layout options for a personalized retro typing experience.
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Positive (6)
"Excitement about the design and global sell."
"Very nice design; shows talent and hard work."
"Retro vibe is appealing and reminiscent of classics."
"Cool concept and interest in participating in the GB."
"Praise for the vendor and project's design."
"Positive reception about the GB's features and options."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the typing test sound at the price point."
"Disappointment regarding the initial pricing expectations."
"Some suggest that the lead vendor's pricing may be high."
Suggestions (5)
Consider allowing mix and match for top/accent pieces.
Request for a full render with HHKB top and beige keycaps.
Desire for more colors and customization options.
Interest in adding Alps switch support.
Request for a 3-1-3 split spacebar layout option.
Questions (5)
What purpose does the inner weight design serve?
Are the side bezels wider than the bottom ones?
How does the hotswap feature impact compatibility?
Clarification on the spacebar size for the WK format.
Is there a possibility for red and silver color combination?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 59 total comments with a mix of enthusiasm and constructive criticism. Positive feedback dominates, showing a high interest level with many users excited about specific features and potential enhancements.
Project Specs
- Name
- PlaketXL (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- Solder or hotswap PCBs
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- WK, WKL, HHKB
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- O-ring for alpha, top-mount for F-row
- Case Colors
- Beige and red, Silver and blue, Black/silver/black
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- 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
