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Tips & Tricks

Custom Corne case

Custom Corne case covering controller by kisonecat.

3D printed keycap case

An open source 3D printed keycap case by oriol360 with STL files.

Monkeytype with a monkey typing

A critical addition to Monkeytype I wasn't aware of: an actual monkey smacking the keys. Posted by halogen09.

Map your hand geometry!

This is a quick method to determine key locations customized for your hand geometry. Committed by NCC17O1.

Southpaw Micro

The Southpaw Micro is a 100% Pro Micro compatible controller (all pins are in the right spot) with 7 extra pins by SouthPawEngineer.

Weipu SA12

The Weipu SA12 is a push-pull connector alternative I wasn't aware of. Posted by mechanikey_.

A magnetic case for the crkbd/Corne

A well documented magnetic case for the crkbd/Corne keyboard by weissbieremulsion (git).

3080 Shift keycap STL

Free 3080 shift keycap STL files published on thingiverse by s0l0Kill.

Waterproofing a nice!nano

ELr3ddit applied a silicone coating to an exposed nice!nano to make it waterproof.

Kyria trackpoint add-on

A Kyria with bottom mounted trackpoint by cre2016.

Smooth rotary encoder

Some tips to smoothen a rotary encoder by ThumbWarriorDX.

Universal magnetic tenting legs

Universal magnetic tenting legs by niccig (STL, video).

Removable tenting for Corne

Removable tenting for Corne by anzood (STL, pics).

Hotswap socket how-to

A documentation for the 3D printed hot-swap sockets by stingray127 (thing, source).

Modular matrix

In MatlertheGreat's RP Pico prototype the matrix is separated from the electronics (git).

Ultra low profile switch by Cherry

Cherry announces a new ultra low profile SMD switch (details). Posted by stuartsoft.

Design from fingerprints

Design from fingerprints by ripxorip (pics).

Choc keycaps on an FDM 3D printer

You can print decent Choc keycaps on an FDM 3D printer (pics), just tilt them 45°! Posted by irveln. (Waiting for STLs.)

MBK shine-through

The range of low profile keycap options may grow further with MBK Legend‡ Glow [IC] (gallery). Posted by fk-caps.

LEGO plate as lubing station

LEGO plates can be used as lubing stations. Posted by DitlevB.

3D printed switch stems

3D printed custom key stems by benwr for Kailh BOX Jades.

3D printable keycap tutorial

A video tutorial by mcass_37 on how to merge files and create your own custom 3D printable keycap file (base keycap, source).

PS/2 protocol in action

A video on how the PS/2 keyboard protocol works. Posted by nucatus (source).

A case for small printers

A 60% keyboard case by WolfBlut you can print on a standard home printer (STL).

3D printable stabilizers

3D printable stabilizers by NekoMadeOfWaifus (STL).

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