Sho, a Topre keyboard enthusiast, introduces the SR2, a customized aluminum housing for Realforce R2 keyboard models. It includes a unique plate and daughterboard for a USB-C connection. The limited run is ongoing, with various color options and additional plates available for purchase.
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SR2 and S23 by Sho by hong@RebultKeyboards · Posted 15 Sep 2022
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Support for more Topre cases and excited about the project."
"Simple design is appreciated and shipping time is likely reasonable."
"Loving the customizable color options and looks forward to future versions."
"Project is interesting; pricing is reasonable, and the USB-C feature is nice."
"General positivity and plan to purchase the product."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the project's delivery promises due to known delays in logistics."
"Skepticism expressed regarding the project's legitimacy ('satire' comments)."
"Criticism about limited color options and layout incompatibilities."
"Questioning if the aluminum case affects sound characteristics."
Suggestions (3)
Consider offering more layout options like Tsangan/WKL.
Additional color options like dark green or purple would be appreciated.
Request for a 7u bottom row plate variant.
Questions (3)
Will this work with R2 PFU variants?
How does the aluminum case affect sound?
Any updates on the project timeline?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a range of sentiments with a slight lean towards negativity, largely due to skepticism and critique. However, the positive comments indicate a significant interest level in the project. Notable engagement with multiple questions and suggestions shows ongoing community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- SR2 - Alu Housing for Realforce R2 (IC)
- Layout Size
- 87
- Connection
- USB-C
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Case Colors
- Anodized: Silver, Gray; Coated: White, Haze Blue, Pink, Tiffany Blue
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Backlight
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -