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Retro Red Light (IC)

Keycap
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The KeyKobo Retro Red Light keycap set is inspired by the Data General 6246 keyboard, featuring a retro color scheme and unique tripleshot keycaps.

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 64%
Neutral – 18%
Negative – 18%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (5)

  • "Community members are excited about the design based on the Data General color scheme."

  • "Several commenters express eagerness for the set's release."

  • "There is praise for the aesthetic quality of the renders."

  • "Support for functional novelties kit that includes 40s support."

  • "Overall appreciation for the retro design and aesthetics."

Negative (2)

  • "Concerns about forced accent keys in the base kit."

  • "Questions the availability of the set and past selling status."

Suggestions (4)

  • Request for an option to have a brown/beige numpad and not forced accents.

  • Desire for extra WASD keys without dots in the beige kit.

  • Should include UK-ISO keys for the base kit.

  • Suggestion for R3 1.75u control and R2 1.5 backspace for HHKB layout.

Questions (2)

  • Inquiry about the availability of the UK-ISO keys in base kit.

  • Clarification sought on whether the set ever officially launched.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a total of 11 comments with strong positive engagement, evidenced by excitement and support for design elements. Some negative sentiment pertains to specific feature concerns. Overall, community interest is significant.

Project Specs

Name
KeyKobo-Retro Red Light
Release year
-
Profile
Cherry profile
Sculpted
-
Material
ABS material
Layout Standard
-
Sub-Legends
-
Wall thickness
-
Legend method
Doubleshot/Tripleshot
Color palette
-
Shine through
No
Pudding style
No