We have a quick update to share regarding the SENSE75 keyboard.
The mechanical keyboard market has rapidly changed. When engaging in discussion with our community members, one of the points that prevented them from giving the SENSE75 a chance was the price. While the current pricing structure is directly related to the keyboard’s manufacturing and supply chain costs, we understand investing in premium keyboards is more challenging in the current high inflationary market conditions. Our goal has always been, and will be, to introduce mechanical keyboards (and audiophile-products) to new-to-hobby community members, and to provide new innovative—yet accessible—products to existing enthusiasts.
With that in mind, we have made a decision to adjust our price points to be more accessible. The new MSRPs are:
▪️ SENSE75 Barebones - Midnight $199
▪️ SENSE75 Barebones - Polar $229
▪️ SENSE75 Fully Built - Midnight $249
▪️ SENSE75 Fully Built - Polar $279
Customers who joined our first preorder run received a free MT3 keycap set, carrying case, and a novelty keycap as extra value. To further show our appreciation to the original preorder buyers (orders placed before November 14th, 2022 for fully built, and December 14th, 2022 for barebones), we will issue partial refunds to match the current new MSRPs. The final partial refund is determined based on the original package purchased, previous purchase price including other coupons and/or discounts. To receive your refund please submit a ticket and our Support will take care of it.
I think the nice thing about this board is it is a nice solid build, good quality, and easy to mod. So if theres any one thing you don't like about it, you can swap it out for the parts you do want. Probably the heaviest keyboard I've ever felt. The lights look nice on it too, i like that they shine on the bottom of the case as well as through the keys. Looks cool and feels nice.
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If you're having issues flashing the Sense75. make sure you have the driver that the board needs installed.
To install the driver, open the Drop configuration software, then in the top left, click on tools, and click install USB Driver for Sense75.
(I am on Windows 11, it may be different if you're on a different OS).
I have looked in the Drop Config app and unlocked the lays, and I've been looking for a way to trigger Sleep Mode. My other custom keyboards use the VIA firmware App, and there is a sleep key action in there. Is there one for the SENSE75 QMK SAP firmware?
Please release keyboard which has only 1.25u keys in the bottom row. I'm tired with the large space key, I'd like a few programmable keys for thumbs. YMDK split is ok but not enough keys in the bottom row.
This keyboard worked out great for me.
I purchased a barebones.
The Panda X switches, speaking personally, are preferred over the example of the Tessence switches, but I am a Lunalight type of switch user. In the long run, I think the Panda X switches are very nice.
I would be adding that I simply would not mention the "one" layout type that I have seen, from a keyboard that is no longer made and is also multiple years old unless "everyone" was on board.
Given the options for multiple plates and knob materials and colours, I would probably offer "pack combos" on lube so that we can "shortcut" the conversation.