The Saka 68 IC update reveals a critical error in the R2 prototype design, delaying the group buy (GB) launch. The GB is expected to start in the first half of January. The keyboard features a 65% layout, aluminum build, and supports QMK and VIA firmware.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive39%
Neutral30%
Negative31%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–39%•Neutral–30%•Negative–31%
Positive (4)
"Many users expressed excitement about the board's design and features."
"Comments show strong interest in various color options and features like hot-swap."
"Several users mentioned they plan to purchase when it goes to group buy."
"Positive remarks regarding the affordability of the board for beginners."
Negative (4)
"Concerns were voiced about the design of the badge and font."
"Some users dislike the sandwich mount compared to gasket mount."
"A few comments expressed disappointment regarding delays in the group buy."
"Users are wary about potential issues with the design after the delay."
Suggestions (3)
Suggestions for a brass plate to enhance the quality of the keyboard.
Requests for specific color options like light teal, mint, and salmon pink.
Recommendations for adding dampening pads to reduce noise.
Questions (3)
Inquiries about the structure of the group buy and minimum quantities.
Questions about production time and updates related to shipping.
Clarifications asked regarding the types of connections supported by the PCB.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 83 comments, indicating robust engagement. The positive feedback reflects genuine excitement, while the neutral feedback includes many expressions of interest without strong opinions. Negative sentiments are largely tied to design concerns and delays, but the overall interest in the project remains high.
Project Specs
- Name
- 坂(Saka) 68
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65% 68keys
- Layout Standard
- ANSI and ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Sandwich mount
- Case Colors
- E-White, black, purple, army green, light blue, salmon pink
- Case Material
- 6061 Full aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- No
