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Project Athena (IC) - Keyboard interest check cover image featuring Project Athena, modular keyboard, 65% keyboard, customizable, ISO layout, ANSI layout, split backspace, typing angle, ZMK firmware, hot-swappable PCB, CNC aluminum, gasket mount, macro key cluster, rotary knob

Project Athena (IC)

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Project Athena is a 65% keyboard focusing on customization, allowing configurations like ISO, ANSI, and split backspace. Key features include a 7° typing angle, ZMK firmware, full CNC aluminum body, and a modular hot-swappable key cluster. Feedback is sought in this phase to finalize its design.

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 57%
Neutral – 29%
Negative – 14%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (8)

  • "The design looks amazing with a clean aesthetic and thoughtful customization options."

  • "The owl design is likened to a favorite Pokémon, adding a playful touch."

  • "Impressed by the care taken in making the keyboard and its features."

  • "Love the amount of customization options available."

  • "The patina aesthetics have garnered positive attention."

  • "The clean side profile is appreciated."

  • "The design might entice first-time buyers into the 65% category."

  • "The unique nod to the name Athena and its connection to wisdom is clever."

Negative (2)

  • "Concerns about the lack of a 7U layout and limited split space options."

  • "Some see similarities to other brands, questioning the uniqueness of the design."

Suggestions (2)

  • Consider adding the 7U layout option for increased versatility.

  • Explore including a more common split space support configuration.

Questions (2)

  • Where are the prototypes?

  • Is the bottom of the keyboard made of brass?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 14 unique comments with generally enthusiastic feedback, particularly around customization and design. The positive feedback significantly outweighs negative sentiments, indicating a strong community interest.

Project Specs

Name
Athena
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
-
Connection
Wired, Wireless, Wired+Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Weight
-
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
Yes
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
-
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
No
VIA Support
No
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
Yes
Battery capacity
-
Dimensions
-
Profile
-
Release year
-