I have the Model 001, 100, and the atreus. I find myself using the atreus more than the other two.
The size lends itself to being very easy to travel with, while I have the travel case, I usually just stick the atreus in the laptop bag. The atreus also takes up so little real estate on my desk its just so nice.
So for J and K, are there any plans or efforts to update the atreus? By update, I mean:
Layer Indicator
some kind of indicator to let me know what layer I’m on - number, LED lights, LED color assignment, etc.
-Back lit or other keyboard lights
back lit options? I often type in the evening so it’d be nice to not have additional lights on, although these days, its kinda moot, touch typing and muscle memory plus I’ve defined my layouts and have had enough time with them, its not necessary, just a nice to have
-Wireless support
It would be great to build wireless support while keeping the wired usb c port. Bluetooth or RF options? BT probably easier as you wouldn’t need a receiver on the compute end.
I have seen some other kick starters for custom KBs, namely naya create and tws - true wireless split but the size of the atreus (44) is really nice.
I would buy this. I love my Atreus, but a layer indicator would be awesome - ideally with backlit keys.
Wireless would be great too, but not a must for me.
The TWS looks nice, but the Naya - while it also looks very nice - gives me strong vaporware vibes.
A next gen thing request if there is going to be an Atreus 3, magnetic switches would be awesome!
I could use it as a MIDI controller, which I realize is not what the general public wants from Hall’s Effect keyswitches. But I reckon gamers could benefit from the even more obsessive attention paid towards response times.
I hear you. Our first wireless board is going to be the Preonic.
After that, we’re doing the “Model 101” - an updated version of the Model 100 with wireless, a single-part plastic enclosure with electric guitar vibes, and hopefully an attractive pricepoint.
After that, a wireless Atreus or something in that kind of space might be in the cards.
I didn’t reserve the atreus and ended up buying 3 of them, probably going to buy 2 more. So I reserved the preonic. Would be easier if I just sent J&K $10 a month so whenever they launch new products I’ll just end up paying $25 or so.
