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RP2040 Stamp

The RP2040 Stamp is a RP2040-based controller with LiPo charger and Neopixel – breaking out all GPIO pins.

Force-curve measuring machine

A DIY keyswitch force-curve measuring machine by romly to be presented at Comiket C99.

RP2040-Zero

The RP2040-Zero is a tiny RP2040 based controller with USB-C and 20(+9) GPIO pins.

Keycap set configurator

An interactive configurator for a keycap set GB by catecholate.

Arduino UNO Mini

The UNO is not your typical keyboard controller, but the anniversary edition is actually only 34.2mm x 26.7mm. Hmmm.

Adafruit KB2040 Kee Boar

An RP2040 based development board by Adafruit, designed with keyboard builders in mind.

Unkeyboard

A set of Python scripts for generating stacked acrylic cases for Atreus-style keyboards. Published by Mike Bannister.

Keyboard stores on a map

This is another interface for the dataset of the Keyboard Vendor Database. About 150 keyboard shops put on a map.

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.

Coding Speed Test

Coding Speed Test by dominicwhyte42.

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.