The Basis is a developer-focused ortholinear keyboard featuring three rotary encoders, customizable key layout, and hot-swappable components. Designed for seamless workflow, it is available in mono and split configurations. Prepped for potential production, feedback is sought to gauge interest.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive50%
Neutral33%
Negative17%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–50%•Neutral–33%•Negative–17%
Positive (3)
"User is excited and acknowledges the keyboard design as impressive and appealing."
"Another user expresses strong interest in participating."
"One user appreciates the effort and expresses thanks for sharing the project."
Negative (1)
"User finds the $500 price point too high."
Suggestions (1)
User suggests eliminating encoders to potentially lower the price.
Questions (2)
User asks if both halves of the keyboard can function as master and if they can be used independently.
Another user inquires about the timeline for launching the group buy.
AI-Generated Insight – This summary is generated by AI based on community comments. Please verify details directly in the thread.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 5 engaged comments with a variety of feedback. Positive responses are more frequent than negative, indicating strong interest. The presence of specific suggestions and questions reflects depth in community engagement.
Project Specs
- Name
- The Basis
- Switch Options
- MX-compatible
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Connection
- USB-C
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Material
- Polycarbonate
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Case Colors
- Frosted
- Layout Ergonomics
- Ergo
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes
- Release year
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Profile
- -
