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Sierra S (IC) - Keyboard interest check cover image featuring Sierra S, keyboard, o-ring gasket, two-tone, 60%, aluminum, Sierra Madre, FMJ80, Square.X, Unikorn, SamBuddy

Sierra S (IC)

Keyboard
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The Sierra S is a 60% two-tone aluminum keyboard featuring an o-ring gasket mount inspired by renowned designs. Created by Erb and SamBuddy, the board reflects influences from FMJ80, Square.X, and Unikorn. Currently in the interest check phase, it offers a Navy and Silver variant with potential for more.

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 50%
Neutral – 29%
Negative – 21%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (12)

  • "Love the weight engraving and excited to see how it turns out."

  • "Looks beautiful!"

  • "Interesting, looking forward to how the prototype turns out."

  • "Wow, this looks insane, looking forward to this."

  • "Glad to see more enthusiasts in the Philippines posting here."

  • "I love the way it looks."

  • "The weight sure looks good."

  • "Looks great so far!"

  • "Lovely engraving!"

  • "Design looks sweet."

  • "Excited to see how the project develops."

  • "O-ring WKL 60 sounds really awesome!"

Negative (5)

  • "The engraving is an utter waste of money because it's never to be seen again."

  • "Presentation of this IC needs to work; could you make an album for photos?"

  • "Questions remain on how to make screw-in stabs work with an o-ring mount."

  • "Unclear if the o-ring will interfere with the mounting system."

  • "Confusion about the assembly process and how the inner piece is fitted."

Suggestions (3)

  • Consider using polycarbonate cases or different materials for the top and bottom.

  • Improve the IC presentation with a photo album to better view the details.

  • Evaluate if the engraving could be made visible from the outside.

Questions (4)

  • Are snap-in stabs required for this build?

  • Are there screw posts on the south side of the inner piece?

  • How does the o-ring interact with the assembly process?

  • What are the possible mounting methods for the PCB and plate?

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread includes 24 total comments, with a healthy mix of enthusiasm and in-depth inquiries. Positive sentiment significantly outweighs negative, suggesting strong interest in the project.

Project Specs

Name
Sierra S
Layout Size
60%
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Case Material
Aluminum
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Standard
Standard/WKL/HHKB
Connection
USB
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
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
-
Case Colors
Navy/Silver
Dimensions
-
Weight
-