The Compensator by vk.works, a humorous yet functional ultra-wide keyboard, enters its IC stage. Featuring WKL layouts, Geonworks Tadpole mount, and a custom PCB, it’s set for a local Seattle GB in Q2 2024.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Appreciation for the project and its humor"
"Excitement for the project's development"
"Compliments on the engraving font and project design"
"General encouragement and well wishes for the interest check"
Negative (1)
"Comment about feeling insecure, implying some self-doubt"
Suggestions (2)
Adding a leveling bulb for practical use
Request for a variant of the keyboard design
Questions (2)
General query about the inclusion of a scaling reference
A comment seeking further clarification about the design intention
Duckeebs Analysis
There were 13 comments in total with a clear majority being positive. The project has high engagement and enthusiasm amongst community members, with several showing genuine interest and support.
Project Specs
- Name
- The Compensator
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- WKL
- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.9° typing angle
- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Geonworks Tadpole mount
- Case Colors
- Sale colors TBD
- Case Material
- 6063 Anodized aluminum
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
- Front height: 18.2mm
- Weight
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- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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