Plate looks like there is no option for split backspace. Will that be changed? I love this design but would only be interested if split backspace is an option. Filled out form. Not super interested in fixed hotswap.
I think Cary's goal is to make the plate compatible with many layouts -- its tricky because then hotswap is unlikely to work well.
Regarding hotswap, I think people's opinions are quite polarized, so I am collecting interest and feedback, to inform Cary on the final offerings. Hopefully something that works for most people.
As odd as it may sound, have yall thought about a combination of hotswap + universal? Hotswap for the standard keys (ie numbers, alphas, esc, tab, arrow keys, etc) then solder the bottom row, shifts, enter/return, backspace?
It's kind of a hybrid and maybe a bit frankenstein-esque, but I think it could work. Would enable people to get the "gist" of different switches, then just having to resolder ~10 switches (bottom row, enter, etc) if they wanted to change fully.
Just a thought. Could be completely nuts and not worth.