The Cycle7 is a 70% (FRL) mechanical keyboard with a focus on customization and sound performance. It features a unique EZ-assemble system, dual gasket mounts, and a variety of color options.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Great price point and value for the features offered."
"Many users are excited about the design and aesthetics of the keyboard."
"Support for split backspace and non-flex cut PCB options was positively received."
"User appreciation for the responsiveness of the project runners to community feedback."
"Strong sentiment that this keyboard could be a great and affordable option in the market."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about the flex cuts on the PCB limiting options."
"Some users wished for a carrying case to be included."
"Doubts about the stability of the ball-catch mechanism."
"Several comments on dissatisfaction with color representations in the images compared to real-life products."
Suggestions (4)
Include more vendor options, specifically for regions like South America and Canada.
Request for additional plate material options, like POM.
Suggestions to consider adding ISO support on future PCBs.
Asking for a carrying case to be included in the package.
Questions (4)
What is the estimated lead time for the group buy?
Clarifications on the weight of the keyboard and whether it will include a carrying case.
Inquiries about the functionality and customization of the wireless PCB.
Questions on the differences between Cycle7 and Cycle8, including layout and features.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread features active engagement with a large number of replies (131), with a substantial ratio of positive to negative feedback. Community suggestions and requests were prominently addressed by the project runners, contributing to high interest around the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- TKD Cycle7
- Release year
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- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 70%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- Wired / Wireless
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- 2200mAh
- Mount Style
- Dual Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- 6063-T6 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- -