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The grAIl - AI inspired design
Tschibo00's 40% grAIl was inspired by an AI image. But it's a real keyboard.
Published March 4, 2025
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Meet grAIl, a row-staggered 40% keyboard designed by human hands (Tschibo00), but inspired by artificial intelligence. Weird QAZ-like layout with ISO Enter, gasket mounting, cork dampening.
Every detail, from the unique layout to the artisan keycap, stays true to the AI’s vision. A keyboard that feels like it stepped out of a machine’s imagination and into my hands. Crafted by artificial intelligence, its design bends the rules of traditional ergonomics — keys are slightly misaligned, angles feel almost right, and yet, somehow, it all just works. Perfection is overrated. Welcome to the future of typing – Tschibo00.
Specs
- 32(-34?) keys
- MX, soldered
- RPi2040 Zero controller
- 3D-printed case
- Custom keycaps by Yuzu.
The custom keycap set (check is out!) was manufactured by Yuzu Keycaps.
Resources
See the repo for PCB files, two different cases (friction mount, no screws) and a special AI-design artisan keycap:
Published on Tue 4th Mar 2025. Featured in KBD #188 (source).
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