Whimsy, a 40% keyboard, returns with improvements including a machined aluminum case, optional OLED screens, and alternative key layouts. Designed around the Elite-C, it offers a mix of style and function, with ongoing plans for a careful release to ensure quality. Feedback continues to shape its development.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive58%
Neutral34%
Negative8%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–58%•Neutral–34%•Negative–8%
Positive (5)
"Community is excited about the design and flexibility of the keyboard."
"Many individuals express interest in the project and follow its updates."
"Comments highlight the uniqueness of the design and aesthetics."
"Praise for the inclusion of OLED and rotary encoder."
"General enthusiasm about the keyboard's colors and renderings."
Negative (3)
"Concerns raised about the rarity of a 1.25u enter key in keycap sets."
"Some express worry regarding the placement of components impacting usability."
"Critiques about the lack of hotswap options."
Suggestions (3)
Request for more bottom row layout options including split spacebar.
Suggestions for additional colors and custom knobs.
Interest in hotswap PCB as an option.
Questions (3)
Queries regarding the pricing structure.
Inquiries about QMK or VIA support.
Questions about the availability of knobs and prototypes.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows a high level of engagement with multiple positive, neutral, and some negative sentiments expressed. The 130 comments suggest a strong community interest driven by the unique design and features, with constructive feedback highlighting the desire for flexibility in configurations and additional options.
Project Specs
- Name
- Whimsy
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top Mount
- Case Colors
- White, Pink, Anodized Aluminium
- Case Material
- Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- No
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- Yes
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- Yes
