The Protozoa Foundation keyboard is launching a group buy from June 22 to July 6, featuring a customizable design with magnetic top plates in various materials. With multiple finishes and badges, it allows personalization and easy modification. It's built with attention to detail, offering options for both solder and hotswap PCBs.
This Group Buy Has Ended
PROTOZOA FOUNDATION - FRL TKL XT (GB) by ectoplasmatic · Posted 20 Jun 2022
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community members expressed excitement about the design and features."
"The idea of swappable tops received a lot of appreciation."
"Comments highlighted the attractive colors and textures offered."
"Many users shared their willingness to purchase the keyboard and expressed that they are 'in' for the group buy."
Negative (4)
"Concerns were raised about the cork bottom's durability over time."
"Some users were worried about the pricing of extra tops, deeming them too high."
"A few members felt that combining multiple colors in the build may not appeal to everyone."
"Doubts were expressed about the availability of WKL tops for this initial run."
Suggestions (4)
Several users requested the inclusion of WKL tops in future iterations.
Call for more color options, particularly green, was noted.
One user suggested offering an option for no badge on the top.
There were requests for additional specs on weight and typing angle.
Questions (4)
Users inquired about the interchangeability of top colors and their availability.
Questions regarding the durability of the cork base were frequently mentioned.
Users sought clarification on whether the aluminum plate color would vary with the case color.
Inquiries about potential future features like a rotary knob were made.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had significant engagement with 70 total comments. The majority of feedback was positive, showcasing strong interest and excitement for the product. Issues raised were mostly about durability and pricing, with a clear enthusiasm for customization options.
Project Specs
- Name
- Protozoa Foundation (FRL TKL XT)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- Black, E-White, Wrinkle Grey
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- 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
- Yes