Issue 100 / Week 42 / 2022
This is a hand-picked selection of last week's content from a keyboard enthusiast's perspective. Posts that may teach you something, make you think and contribute to the common knowledge of the DIY builder community.
There are 13 entries in this issue:
Editorial
Behind the Scenes of Issue 100
Quick news, 100 issues, new vendors and discounts, new meetups, new donors.
PSA: Issue #100 postponed
I contracted covid and have to take a break. Issue #100 postponed to next week.
Projects
Klein keyboard
A feature-rich split design by noSNK supporting Pro Micro and XIAO footprints: Klein.
Kastenwagen 1840
Alex Ronke's Kastenwagen 1840 & Kastenwagen 48 are now open source.
Hotreus62
Hotreus62 was shared by leo_beekeeb – a 60% hotswappable keyboard that supports both low-profile Choc and MX switches.
Atreus52
The open-source Atreus52 by u/hainguyenac comes with a little twist.
primpkeeb
A 3D-printed, handwired keyboard by u/aionskull: the primpkeeb.
Rock On v3
Rock On v3 by Sadek Baroudi. With case STLs.
Community
RominRonin and his symmetric layouts
In this interview I asked RominRonin about the katana layout, his Katana60 PCBs, the upcoming Tsuka60, and a lot more!
Tools
RP2040 Bento
The RP2040 Bento, a relatively low profile breakout board without a USB connector, has been open-sourced by hainguyenac.
Frood RP2040
Frood RP2040 is an open-source controller by 42keebs. A Pro Micro compatible breakout board with an RP2040.
Tips & Tricks
65% silicone dampener mold
A 3D printable mold by dezcompiler for making silicone PCB dampeners for 65% keyboards.
Keyboard Spotting
Didaktik Gama
A Czechoslovakian Didaktik Gama spotted by u/themiracy.
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