The ZT x AE Evening (IC) offers a 65% symmetrical design with unique features like a rotary encoder and macro column for a balanced feel. With a 6-degree typing angle and multiple customization options, it aims for a price around $650. The keyboard supports VIAL and QMK and targets a late Aug-September release.
Community Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive33%
Neutral28%
Negative39%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive–33%•Neutral–28%•Negative–39%
Positive (3)
"Users appreciate the design and mention they are excited for the project."
"Commenters express enjoyment of specific design features like the IOS settings toggles and beautiful board aesthetics."
"Interest in the ISO option and the overall unique layout is noted."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the asymmetrical design causing aesthetic discomfort."
"Desire for additional knobs and alignment adjustments on the keyboard layout."
"Some wish the macro keys were positioned differently or removed."
Suggestions (2)
Adding an extra knob or key in place of the existing design elements.
Adjusting layout to make it more symmetrical or modifying the macro key placement.
Questions (2)
Clarification on the possibility of using a key in place of the knob is requested.
Inquiries about the option for an ISO layout.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has 18 comments with a mix of positive and negative sentiments. The overall interest level is medium due to diverse opinions and suggestions for improvement.
Project Specs
- Name
- ZT x AE Evening
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6 deg typing angle
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Isolation Gaskets with Squish Mounting Mechanism
- Case Colors
- 4 color options (TBD)
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel PVD, Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
