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Actually XT

The open-source Actually XT by nearestexit features a true XT layout.

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Published April 8, 2025
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Designed by taylorswiftttttt (aka taylorswift22/nearestexit), the Actually XT is a keyboard prototype in a nice milled alu case, featuring an authentic looking IBM XT layout.

Tired of keyboards being called "XT" when all they have is two macro columns on the left? Wishing for an authentic XT Layout experience? Look no further! – nearestexit.

Designed in Onshape and EasyEDA.

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Features

  • 83-86 keys
  • MX, soldered
  • top-mount PCB
  • on-board MCU (STM32F072CBT6)
  • unified daughterboard
  • milled case
  • OG Cherry switches (NCR G80-0577)

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Published on Tue 8th Apr 2025. Featured in KBD #190.

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