Issue 18 / Week 11 / 2021
Contents
Review
Handheld Sci. BT-500 review
A review of the Handheld Sci. BT-500 by desantisbr. This tool with a sick terminal interface makes any keyboard wireless and programmable.
Projects
Redesigned 4x6 TypeSafe
A redesigned 4x6 TypeSafe with d-pad by tewtham.
A redesigned vertical 4x6 typesafe with d-pad by tewtham.
I decided to totally redesign my vertical dactyl for the 4x6 version, mostly because I wanted to add a d-pad. It was a super fun project and I’m really happy with the results so far – tewtham.
Resources
Super-fancy Naked60BMP cover
Super-fancy Naked60BMP cover by hhsandi. Customizing a custom keyboard (blog).
Community
Deskthority: New owner
The new owner of Deskthority has been announced: Oliver (keyboardjoy) plans no advertisements or commercialisation.
…which is very hard to imagine knowing some bids (not even the final one) wouldn't make much sense without generating some income.
Tips & Tricks
Ultra low profile switch by Cherry
Cherry announces a new ultra low profile SMD switch (details). Posted by stuartsoft.
MBK shine-through
The range of low profile keycap options may grow further with MBK Legend‡ Glow [IC] (gallery). Posted by fk-caps.
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.)
Test
Sound test compilation #5
This is a list of 11 sound tests published this week in a single megapack.
(Cover photo by TinySilverfish.)
You can find and compare these (and much more) typing tests in the Keyboard Sound Database.
Videos
- Matrix Lab FFF typing test (Tofu Alu)
Geek GK61 Mechanical Keyboard Type Test
Matrix 2.0Add Xmas - FFF - Typing Test
ePBT Ivory on KBD67 with Zealios 65g ULTIMATE THOCC?!?
GHS.RAR w/ Tuned Alpaca Switches - Sound Test
Creampaca Switches on KBD67 Lite
KBD67MKII - Gazzew Boba U4T Thocky 62g (Lubed) - PLA Plate - Typing Test
Curva40 w/ Cherry MX Blacks
Typing: Space65 r1 alpaca switches
TGR x Singa r2.1 Unikorn w/ lubed Retooled Blacks Sound Test ASMR
Green Creampaca Switch Plate Comparison
References
- Matrix Lab FFF typing test (Tofu Alu) by GlennL42.
- Geek GK61 Mechanical Keyboard Type Test by takoyakeys.
- Matrix 2.0Add Xmas - FFF - Typing Test by Kiyoboard.
- ePBT Ivory on KBD67 with Zealios 65g ULTIMATE THOCC?!? by dalex100.
- GHS.RAR w/ Tuned Alpaca Switches - Sound Test by alexotos.
- Creampaca Switches on KBD67 Lite by SFWCarrot.
- KBD67MKII - Gazzew Boba U4T Thocky 62g (Lubed) - PLA Plate - Typing Test by Steven Ligatsa.
- Curva40 w/ Cherry MX Blacks by TinySilverfish.
- Typing: Space65 r1 alpaca switches by MegaHurtzz Tech.
- TGR x Singa r2.1 Unikorn w/ lubed Retooled Blacks Sound Test ASMR by keystream.
- Green Creampaca Switch Plate Comparison by Jun Keebs.
Contributors
Thanks again to all the contributors, namely: alexotos, dalex100, GlennL42, Jun Keebs, keystream, Kiyoboard, MegaHurtzz Tech, SFWCarrot, Steven Ligatsa, takoyakeys and TinySilverfish.
Keyboard Spotting
A 112-key macropad
The The ultimate macropad or G(igantic)FO with relgendable keycaps and MX style switches. Spotted by Technofrikus.
Cherry MX blacks at McDonald’s
McDonald’s using Cherry MX blacks in their devices. Spotted by DeadArtist617.
Inspiration
Sclera - a gasket-mount case for the Iris
The Sclera by hectoring is a gasket-mount case for the Iris (pics).
The Uni - an ortho steno board
The Uni by petercpork is a sleek, unibody split ortholinear for stenography.
That was Issue #18. Thanks for stopping by.