Flux Keyboard - LIVE in Adelaide

We took the Flux Keyboard to the Adelaide Keebclub meetup on the 26/3/23 to get some impressions from keyboard enthusiasts. Glad to meet you all and thanks for having us.
More info at fluxkeyboard.com/
Prototype shown.

[@_kartofeleek]

When first actual reviewers will review this, I will definitely buy this

[@prots]

Buy it before

[@verybadosuplayer9033]

@@prots Why? the switches sound ass so at least wait until some real people say if it feels decent

[@mbk0mbk]

@@prots it's not going anywhere and reviews in hand perspective matters alot

[@BreathOfDust]

@@verybadosuplayer9033 dawg it’s not going to sound good it’s not mechanical 😭 people aren’t buying it for that.

[@kittenbloos]

@@prots bad idea, theres a lot of suspicions about this board and especially its durability, worth waiting a few months

[@AvinashKunjamboo]

Thanks for having the chat with me guys! All the best with this project, keen to see it fleshed out 🙌

[@fluxkeyboard]

Thanks Avi, will keep you updated with the progress

[@smpltxt.]

@@fluxkeyboard can we customise it?

[@minchen8854]

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[@duncandi8131]

Can you describe how the tactile frame felt keyfeel-wise? Perhaps you could also compare and contrast versus some mechanical contemporaries? Thanks in advance.

[@AvinashKunjamboo]

@@duncandi8131 hard to remember since it's been quite a few months since i tried it felt like it was almost friction that made it tactile? i can't really describe it in words purely based off memory haha. but it definitely was a satisfying tactility to say the least.

[@Xerpocalypse_]

I really want to see you guys send a prototype to a reviewer! My main concerns are how well your design deals with off-center keypresses, and how practical the software implementation will be. Obviously kickstarter comes with its own challenges, and I hope you’re able to be successful.

[@nivian5535]

It's simpler than regular keyboard, its just magnet moving up and down and sensor measurning it's field. So off center clicks shouldn't be a problem

[@Meatsweats_o_O]

@@nivian5535 I think he's more concerned about if the keys can get stuck, come off/out a little or worse, break over time. i could be wrong though. those are also some concerns I have but I backed them cause I WANT. and if something like that happens, they could make improvements to the frame and such then send a revised version out.

[@Xerpocalypse_]

@@nivian5535 Binding on off-center keypresses has more to do with the mechanical design and tolerances than just complexity alone. Having magnets doesn’t preclude it as a potential issue. It’s an issue that plagues both vintage (see: space invader switches) and some modern keyboards alike. When you have multiple flat surfaces sliding over one-another with tight tolerances and no rail/slider to guide them, a keypress on an edge of the key might cause two or more sides of the key to come into contact with the housing in a manner that temporarily jams it.

[@superman15922]

I'm actually pretty worried about stabilization on the keys, especially all the bigge keys that usually have stabilizers. Since it's all magnetically levetated I'd be very worried about it being very wobbly if that makes sense on the return action / very inconsistend on the press down when pressed off center.

[@Trying-To-Find-A-Username]

My mind also concerned with burn in concerns and long term use / swapping images.

[@liyang1436]

Its biggest thing that could be implemented is the ability to switch between that language and emoji keyboards. That was something unique to touchscreen keyboards but now it can actually be mapped to a physical keyboard with the actual character displayed on the key! Love that it has functional uses as well along with aesthetics

[@Fawstah]

the coolest part is when they mention they can map to keyboard shortcuts. Having all of your automations a key away, extremely powerful

[@TheThingKing]

Would have never guessed that the origins for this Flux Keyboard project is based right here in Australia. That's awesome!

[@grimmik345]

This is beautiful, I've been looking into the idea for a while now, really glad to know this is coming

[@impactime22]

OMG!!!! this is amazing!!!! this going to be my new favorite keybroad!

[@intel_i0929]

cant wait to see this in person please upload more

[@DINO92AVFC]

I've been thinking about the product like this for so many years. I'm glad to see someone brought it to life. Couple of the best use cases I can think of: - Different keyboard layouts and languages will show different letters on each key - Emoji selector, where each key is one emoji And the most important one for me: - Dynamic shortcuts display, meaning if you hold Ctrl/Alt/Shift (or any combination between them), keyboard will display available shortcuts for each key (e.g. if you hold Ctrl, the X key would turn into "Cut"), and it would be ideal if it worked on per-app basis.

[@blakeeaton436]

That last one is actually so smart dude wtf

[@After_Pasta]

keyboards can already do these things especially shortcuts

[@After_Pasta]

@@TrueXiarno You can get custom keycaps already my dude for far cheaper

[@After_Pasta]

@@TrueXiarno I want a holo-keyboard myself sadly the tech doesnt exist yet and wont for some time

[@cunnieseverywhere]

@@After_Pasta who tf told you that? do you smoke lsd everytime before you type?

[@efitreze]

Eager to see a real review, then I may definitely buy it.

[@elPepinooo]

Thank you for this! This is great to see and I think puts a lot of my and others worries about vaporware to rest. Fingers crossed for the best of luck on your kickstarter!

[@josecasillas4046]

Love it, can't wait to buy it

[@CFSStudiosAI]

First project I've ever backed. Looks awesome!

[@prots]

I might just go for it

[@Meatsweats_o_O]

same. it's so damn neat. I just hope the keys don't like break or get stuck. that would be big sad.

[@HerrLobsang]

it's your own fault...

[@detectiveagentmichaelscarn4774]

This is so cool I can't wait for it to release.

[@somekindofmonster3613]

Very exciting product and I am so excited to see where this will evolve!

[@sydnerd]

This keyboard is adorable! I really wish this to be a success

[@user-de9dg9rg9m]

600 usd is too much to have a success

[@sydnerd]

@@user-de9dg9rg9m People working in creative industry will certainly disagree.

[@claristotle03]

Excited to get mine!

[@loadingnewads]

Looks vibrant Truly cool and innovative design I think this is exactly what the future keyboards should be looking like

[@Danielps]

that's just incredible!!!

[@ecogreen123]

im excited to see this go to a greater audience and see how it fairs.

[@sggee]

I cant wait to see this gain more traction. Also cant wait for updates/versions in the future like a wieeless version. In saying that im definitely interested in this.

[@kamitekeiichi2376]

this is bloody BADASS

[@vinamarora7049]

This is probably the ideal place where keyboard will go next! Quick hyper-customization. That's the dream, atleast for me. Great job team!

[@justinruffner8717]

Super excited! I need it! 😅

[@djay10101]

Looks revolutionary, all I need is a number pad and a wrist rest and im all onboard. Awesome stuff

[@Fishdonut]

The dream keyboard for every CG Artist!

[@slamoto2]

that actually seems like a NEW keyboard. Looks insane.

[@Kimbumbala]

Buying mine FOR SURE

[@user-nih4]

It’s so cool.

[@tonosan4696]

oh my god i wanna try this!

[@03_coulombs4]

here before this thing blows up !!!

[@thesuperflexibleflyingtaoi8866]

I will so gonna get one. Count me in.

[@inspector-tech]

Blown Away... This is amazing... Shame I missed the early bird... Would have been verrrry tempting ;-) - I'll wait for version 2 of this incredible product after you resolved all the likely 'issues' that will happen with the 1st version...

[@Crazymotoman03]

I really hope this thing makes it! I want one

[@RAzMEy]

This is insane!

[@zayyirthomas789]

im buying one as soon as this product comes out!

[@shai1214]

I'm so hyped about this product. I really hope there'll be an "appstore" for layout configs that allows us to share with each other (assuming the keys layout is configurable)

[@fluxkeyboard]

Yes there will be a platform for sharing layouts and backgrounds for the keyboard!

[@qlavier]

Actually really exciting :0

[@beautyneytiri]

I WANT IT !!!!

[@pixl_xip]

This really is an awesome keyboard! Such a neat idea! ❤

[@evolicious]

yup, ok, going to the kickstarter and waiting for my chance to buy one :)

[@timvan_tv]

FLUX WE'RE DYING FOR AN UPDATE

[@kelvinmnnguyen]

oh my, i might really have to grab one of these

[@goobworx]

this things awesome

[@arenomusic]

Keeping a VERY close eye on this

[@ToxicWurm]

Oh man, after seeing all the reactions, I'm hyped! Happy for backing this project and can't wait to get my hands on mine

[@fluxkeyboard]

Thanks for your support!

[@azsagawa]

I'm looking forward to receiving this product from Japan🔥

[@fluxkeyboard]

Thanks for your support!

[@dave3269]

9 months ago

[@TooMuchTech]

it looks pretty sick

[@PsychoticSashimiS]

I wish this product the best, genuinely interesting

[@itsravt]

cool! i need this on my setup!

[@nirubansatchithanandakumar3266]

this keyboard takes backlighting to a whole new level

[@LexXxusTVLive]

This would look great in my studio. I want one.

[@janeygadil7161]

regarding price, he is right, i was expecting more. i do hope the quality is really really good. wow i would love to have one of these

[@shiio7878]

I really hope this doesn't disappoint because I'm still skeptical about kickstarter but the potential that they have is too much to pass on. Really hoping to hear more updates because I just can't wait to know more about this!

[@StripedJacket]

It’s already fully funded, I’m waiting on reviews and lifespan It meets so many needs though, I’d love a smaller version to be for Macro’s & other obscure thing I don’t want on my Keeb

[@bigannoyingbanana1365]

2.5 mil on kickstarter is mindblowing for a keyboard innit.

[@DirkTeucher]

It looks absolutely stunning ! This going to be a game changer if the typing experience is as good as traditional keyboards. I have been wanting a keyboard like this for decades and I remember when the optimus maximus came out 16 years ago and was like £2500 so people complained about the quality of the switches and lack of good software support. So that product of course died due to the quality to price ratio. It looks like you have solved those problems AND made improvements to the design and aesthetic. I am looking forward to some real world independent reviews and hope to get my hands on this one day. Also very glad you managed to get the price closer to 500 dollars as it will mean more people will be able to afford it.

[@iFaFo_0]

I have a maglev keyboard currently and I love it. The Wooting 60he. I can't wait to see how the software works, I hope it runs flawlessly. If you can get it to be silent I think you guys will make a fortune.

[@BLAKGRIP]

This Keyboard is a steal and absolute endgame. This is my dream keyboard

insanee

[@Tommo0608]

My gosh, this is incredible! I really really hope in future they create an numpad extension. That is literally the only thing stopping me from purchasing this keyboard!

[@fluxkeyboard]

Hi, thanks! We do plan to create a Flux numpad in the future

[@aoyamaprivacc]

I don’t own a computer 😅 but i am excited for this keyboard. Lol, it was so exciting for me and i recommended to my brother who has a computer, he was impressed too!

[@fluxkeyboard]

Thanks for your support!

[@sviz]

very very excited for this!

[@ozpinoy]

Come to Perth!!!

[@AroAce_Psychopath]

I really want this to become massive and not only project vitrine... Like REALLY!!!

[@Neosco708]

W product dude. i would love to have one.

[@felixman9691]

Man I really love the idea here. I hope the business side is run very smoothly and has good luck with no major screw ups, because I want very badly to buy the gen 2 or 3 of this.

[@CittizinKane]

Same, no disrespect, but would love to see the improvements they make to design and additional stacking lines would be so cool

[@whoburntoast]

THE FLUX KEYBOARD IS REAL ‼

[@j.7231]

im so excited to see this with premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve or like Final Cut Pro or even Photoshop and Lightroom!

[@Qahtanite]

This is actually crazy

[@Megaman.ExE7]

6:23 I'm this guy 😭😭😭

[@riolly]

Surreal

[@bartekmarze1863]

i really like idea of modularity in this keyboard

[@havemoney]

The beatmaking community will appreciate it, be sure to add support for FL studio and Ableton

[@fluxkeyboard]

There will be support for FL studio and Ableton :)

[@havemoney]

@@fluxkeyboard good = )

[@lesthegreat]

I want one. That is a huge cut above the rest.

[@nidusyaldabaoth2428]

So it's a giant Touchbar.... I love it!

[@jcooper5398]

I'm really loving this keyboard and am holding out for its release before I buy myself a new one. I just hope the number pad comes out soon as I really need a number pad. An add-on for extra keys across the top would be nice as well as I've got like 6 extra keys on my current keyboard mapped to macros that I have become too accustomed to and I would be lost without them now.

[@fluxkeyboard]

Hi, thanks for the great feedback! We are planning to roll out the Flux numpad next year. The keyboard will also be delivered from Jan 2024 onwards if you pre-order from our website (when pre-orders launch later this month).

[@_cmoll]

As a split keyboard user, I would love this a bit wider with room for modules between the left and right halves of the keyboard. The technology is amazing, but I can't leave using a split keyboard for ergonomics.

[@JoshuaCodes]

Can't wait to see some reviews (mostly LTT) of this when it becomes available.

[@LocalRapid]

I'm all in for modularity for these keyboards, and not having to deal with actual switches itself where it could be a point of failure is probably a selling point for me

[@abhayaysola]

if this actually launches i do hope the modules and software will be open source or customisable

[@NilendraNathBhattacharya]

Definitely gonna buy this, it is revolutionary.

[@visionpeer]

How is this revolutionary? This just looks idk stupid, cool but stupid.

[@Rigboogle]

You sold me, innovation is scarce these days with such a saturated market for technology. It is awesome seeing new companies trying to innovate, backing the project from NZ!

[@ruif3r]

Like the adaptive lcd smart bar of the old macs but cool and useful

[@afkcnd2395]

Looks amazing, I just hope the latency won't be too high

[@lazyman2451]

I wonder how hot the display gets and also with this smart keyboard the creators will have a huge space of creativity with this keyboard through software improvements. i just hope their ambious doesn't delay the release of the product,

[@christopherwilkey3377]

I already bought one and I already want a second one (along with the planned numpad you said you hope to make in the future to go along with this keyboard). I've always sought out unique keyboards and mice and this one has really caught my attention and may finally replace my Everest Max Keyboard (which I still really love and will probably give to my brother). Still haven't found a mouse to replace my Swiftpoint Z yet but if you guys ever do a mouse as well then I look forward to that too.

[@joeyghostx]

I want to see how this does against a durability test before supporting the Kickstarter. These type of things usually are my fear when it comes to kickstarting tech devices.

[@KaiDown]

I work in 9 different DAWs across PC and Mac, as well as Final Cut, Photoshop and Lightroom - to say I’m excited about the potential of this keyboard would be an understatement

[@ivansoto9723]

9 DAWs!? Why would you do this to yourself lol? I don't think I can even name 9 DAWs.

[@KaiDown]

@@ivansoto9723 I test plugins for a living 😄

[@wzk921109]

This product is mostly in the software now. I’m proud this is OZ product however very sceptical it can be realised. I’d buy one when it comes out.

[@SimplyGrimYT]

IT IS REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@Czimchik]

great idea , i would like to see it in multiple sizes so real professionals could fit it for any task - from small and handy keyboard to huge and specialised computer piano

[@mohla2503]

I would really like it to have an OLED display! Would make the whole thing 10x better. Can't wait to try it out tho!

[@comandor_6663]

Нереально красивая и функциональная клавиатура.😎 Жду начала ее производства👍

[@mrrezarik9250]

Я всё посмотрел по этой клавиатуру и с нетерпение жду когда она выйдет в продажу и я её сразу же куплю!!!

[@allenliu8820]

i hope there will be a full keyboard version with a numpad because i really like my numpad and i can never give it up

[@fluxkeyboard]

Hi, there are USB ports on both sides so you can add a numpad. We are also planning to roll out a Flux numpad next, however no full keyboard version at this stage.

[@casper42069]

If it ships globally, I'm definitel gonna get one.

[@clusterstage]

This is the sort of product that will have challenges in supplying the 8Billion people in the internet. Everyone literally wants this keyboard, like how everybody wants flying cars.

[@kilavila]

Looks amazing. Hope you'll make a split keyboard though.

[@flameera1093]

The first time I saw it I thought this was fake, this is awesome