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64-key split

This 64-key split by SKZBadHabit features a pointing stick/trackball (gallery).

3D-printed gasket-mount case

A 3D-printed gasket-mount case for the YC66 by RogerArbogast (STLs).

Travel case for Sofle

Travel case for Sofle by gianni777 with STL files.

Handwired Planck

A handwired Planck by tux268_ with photolog.

System76 Launch

The System76 Launch is a keyboard project with open source case and PCB (git). Posted by jackpot51.

Dormouse

The Dormouse is a 3D printed, handwired 40% by dapperrogue (gallery & git).

The naked split strikes back

The naked split ortho 40% by onebigdoor is back with fully addressable rgb backlighting (gallery). Still without plate, case and PCB.

QAZ-Simple

QAZ-Simple: a simple, drop-in style open source case by dingusxmcgee_ for the QAZ keyboard kit.

FnRow v1: a single function-row

FnRow: A QMK & VIA compatible macropad with a single function-row layout by dinofizz (pics, blog & git).

Kinesis Advantage trackball mod

A trackball hack for Kinesis Advantage2 with build log by rhinestoneBones.

The orch

The orch is a mostly ortho, GMK-friendly layout and PCB by oldoverholt with open source design (git & gallery).

Dactyl Manu-tide

Smeeba posted Kravchenko32's Dactyl Manu-tide featuring an extreme keywell (git).

Self-contained trackball

All the electronics is hidden inside this trackball by Jacek Fedoryński (video, git, blog post). (Posted by deekue.)

TB42: low profile wireless 40%

The Tiny Blue 42 (TB42) is a low-profile, Bluetooth, 40% mechanical keyboard by FauxLearningMachine running ZMK.

J73K: a through-hole ortho

The J73K by peeweejedi is an open source through-hole 15*5 ortholinear keyboard using an Atmega32a (git & glamour shots).

Spacey: for keyset compatibility

The Spacey by Fightmeintheshower is an ortho built to utilize standard keysets.

3D board from laser cut acrylic

This keyboard housing by kobakos32 is built entirely from laser cut acrylic parts (git).

3D printed ergo with arrow keys

A beautiful handwired split ergonomic keyboard. 3D printed, has dedicated arrow keys, wrist rest, and features one-key PCBs. Committed by tomohisat.

Tightyl

This Tightyl build by moltarpdx is based on Okke's design (git, STL).

Phatty105

This handwired monster is tentatively named the Phatty105 (keymap) and is based on a (surprise!) CRKBD. Committed by jamopopper.

MUGGI 2

MUGGI 2 by jungmuk. A handwired split with a single controller, braided cables and photolog.

Macro board

An open source macro board with PCB, case and plate (git) by Gowlandr.

Microdox with 3D printed case

A Microdox with a nice gallery and a cool open source tented case by Kooziecup.

Kinesis Essential rebuild with Bluetooth

This Kinesis Essential has been turned into wireless by sczizzo. Lot's of useful info in the thread.

A hefty wireless 40% ortho

A thick wireless 40% ortho by onebigdoor with photolog.

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