The TD65, or Think Different 65, is a 65% keyboard layout featuring three macro keys, a rotary encoder, and an OLED display. The designer is seeking feedback on this innovative concept, and has attempted initial renderings in Blender. Suggestions are welcome as the design progresses.
Community Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive35%
Neutral35%
Negative29%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive–35%•Neutral–35%•Negative–29%
Positive (5)
"The layout has hype potential."
"I really like this layout and the shifted arrow keys."
"I like this design but it could be more balanced."
"The board looks interesting and has potential."
"It looks unique and adds character to the design."
Negative (5)
"The layout looks messy and wastes space."
"The setup does not allow for ISO compatibility."
"Parts of the design seem disorganized and uneven."
"The OLED placement might need reconsideration."
"Some suggestions to simplify the layout exist."
Suggestions (5)
Consider shortening right shift and adjusting the arrow key cluster.
Possible removal of the left macro column for better design balance.
Consider moving the OLED to improve aesthetic layout.
Use 1.5u keys instead of 1.25u on the bottom row.
Add a 4th macro button if space allows.
Questions (3)
What specifics would you like to see in the design?
Do you have more images of how this could look?
How would you like to proceed with your design?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a mix of positive, neutral, and negative sentiments. There are multiple suggestions and questions indicating a level of engagement, leading to a medium interest level overall.
Project Specs
- Name
- TD65 (IC)
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- Yes
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6-7 degree angle
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- USB-C
- No
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- No
- VIA Support
- No
- N-Key Rollover
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No
