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Whimsy - 40% Keyboard
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Whimsy - 40% Keyboard

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.

276 replies
211,798 views
29 Mar 2020

Community Sentiment

111 votes

🔥 HIGH INTEREST
Positive58%
Neutral34%
Negative8%

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Sentiment Analysis

111
Total Votes
14
Feedback Items
58%
34%
8%
Positive (58%)
Neutral (34%)
Negative (8%)

Positive Feedback

  • 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 Feedback

  • 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

  • Request for more bottom row layout options including split spacebar.
  • Suggestions for additional colors and custom knobs.
  • Interest in hotswap PCB as an option.

Common Questions

  • Queries regarding the pricing structure.
  • Inquiries about QMK or VIA support.
  • Questions about the availability of knobs and prototypes.
🤖 AI Summary

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.

Interest Check Info

Authorprkns
Published29 Mar 2020
Last Updated31 Jan 2022
Replies276
Views211,798

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Project Specs

31
Specs Listed
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
false
Knob Support
true
Display Support
true
Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys
USB-C
true
USB passthrough
false
Hall Effect Support
false
QMK Support
true
VIA Support
true
N-Key Rollover
true
Rapid Trigger
false
Screw-in Stabilizers
true
Sound Dampening
false
Backlight
true