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Introducing Bonsai C

Bonsai C is an open-source drop-in-replacement for Proton C by customMK.

Mikoto controller

Mikoto is an open-source Bluetooth LE nRF52840 microcontroller in a Pro Micro footprint. Designed by zhiayang.

Keyboard vendor database

I've published a keyboard/part shop database listing 250 stores from all around the world. Discount codes coming in.

Parametric keycap design

Showcasing the Riskeyboard 70's features, riskable introduces the GEM profile created with his Keycap Playground tool.

IBM keyboard part number finder

Need help finding an IBM keyboard part number? Look no further! This tool by SharktasticA takes care of that.

Jazzkeys - free typing

Jazzkeys is a nice app playing piano sounds while you are typing – created by the Stockholm-based studio Plan8.

Warm Up - VS Code extension

A VS Code extension by Jeusto to practice and improve your typing speed right inside your code editor.

Benign Key Logger

A secure keylogger by skibau to help understand your keyboard usage.

Planck/Preonic SVG generator

Create you own Planck/Preonic keymap with this tool by BXO511.

Stabilizer tester

Stabilizer tester posted by RatratanX.

Hotswap PCB generator

The 3D-printable hotswap PCB generator by 50an6xy06r6n is now open-source.

USB-C port to PCB guide

A simple tool by MartasSan to help you solder cheep USB-C ports to a PCB.

EZ MX switch opener

EZ MX switch opener. No more sore fingers? Posted by fnu_lnu_.

Shiba cafe

A cute typing game for anyone who needs another excuse to use a custom keyboard. Posted by hey_its_me_ur.

Input lag testing

Ideas and tools by Battle(non)sense to test input lag. Posted by _ChickenRun.

Towards better typing apps

Nonsense, a typing app by lifow generates random texts according to real word frequencies.

QMK configurator for Emacs

Mugur, a new QMK configurator for Emacs users by molteanu.

QMK RC - remote control for your keyboard

QMK RC - a universal library and host counterpart by mmalecki to control your keyboard.

Switch stem holder

3D printed open source switch stem holder by ABlueSpork (gallery, STLs).

Open source force curve meter

Open source force curve meter for MX-style switches by GreenPylons (repo, curves).

Switches.mx website update

Switches.mx website update by switchesmx (announcement).

Rune controller

The Rune is a modular controller by Ziptyze (pics).

Find vendors based on your region

SyndromSnake released keebmap.xyz, a website to help people find vendors in their region (source, keebtalk).

Remap - customize your keyboard from a browser

The Remap is a VIA client clone to customize key mapping, LEDs and other features from a browser without installing any apps and building and flashing a firmware (git, source). Posted by yoichiro6642.