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Project Athena

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.

29 replies
21,343 views
18 Feb 2025

Community Sentiment

14 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive57%
Neutral29%
Negative14%

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Sentiment Analysis

14
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
57%
29%
14%
Positive (57%)
Neutral (29%)
Negative (14%)

Positive Feedback

  • 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 Feedback

  • 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

  • Consider adding the 7U layout option for increased versatility.
  • Explore including a more common split space support configuration.

Common Questions

  • Where are the prototypes?
  • Is the bottom of the keyboard made of brass?
🤖 AI Summary

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.

Interest Check Info

Authorshiva1796
Published18 Feb 2025
Last Updated14 Nov 2025
Replies29
Views21,343

Project Specs

28
Specs Listed
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
true
Knob Support
true
Display Support
false
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
USB passthrough
false
Hall Effect Support
false
QMK Support
false
VIA Support
false
N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger
Screw-in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening
Backlight
true
Battery capacity
Dimensions
Profile
Release year