A new developer is almost finished creating a custom RGB LED Cherry MX keyboard. With unique features like a black anodized aluminum mount plate, reprogrammable macro keys, and adjustable brightness, it promises an innovative typing experience. The keyboard will price between $270-$310.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive53%
Neutral27%
Negative20%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–53%•Neutral–27%•Negative–20%
Positive (3)
"Comments express excitement and interest in the project."
"Several users indicated they would definitely be interested in purchasing the keyboard."
"Users welcomed the poster and praised the project as interesting and awesome."
Negative (3)
"Concerns raised about the price and whether the project is viable."
"A user mentioned they could not express interest due to budget constraints."
"Comments questioning the technical aspects of incorporating RGB LEDs into Cherry switches."
Suggestions (3)
A request for a TKL version of the keyboard.
Suggestions to consider additional features for the keyboard.
Inquiry about keycap options for the project.
Questions (3)
How RGB LEDs are being added to standard Cherry switches?
Questions about the controller being used and other technical details.
Requests for clarification on design aspects of the PCB.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had 30 comments with a variety of feedback. Positive feedback is high, showing strong interest in the project. Some negative concerns also appeared, but overall enthusiasm prevailed. Neutral comments provided useful context but did not detract from enthusiasm.
Project Specs
- Name
- RGB LED Cherry Typing Surface (IC)
- Case Material
- Anodized Aluminum
- Connection
- Micro-USB B 3.0
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- Yes
- Macro Keys
- up to 24
- Mount Style
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Layout Standards
- -
- Switch Options
- Cherry MX
- Color palette
- -
- Weight
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- -
- Release year
- -
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
