Issue 32 / Week 25 / 2021
This is a rolling coverage of the DIY mechanical keyboard hobby from a keyboard builder's perspective. Posts that may teach you something, make you think and contribute to the common knowledge of the DIY builder community.
There are 23 entries in this issue:
Editorial
Behind the Scenes of Issue 32
Highlights and personal favorites. The split database keeps growing. Minimizing keyboard-mouse alternation. Plans and priorities.
Projects
Pteron36 finalized
The design of Pteron36, an open source 36 key split keyboard by smart345bond, is finalized.
Ergodonk released
Ergodonk, a handwired split with 3D-printed case, is released by Lithocut.
Pluckey
Introducing the Pluckey, a 4x7 split keyboard by Pizza_on_Pineapple with ergodox keycap support.
Modified SectorC
Fan layout approved by ijauradunbi. A SectorC with a single controller.
Wireless Sofle
A fully wireless and hotswap Sofle by keebsandcables.
40% size, 60% convenience
40% size, 60% convenience. by SouthPawEngineer.
ergoJOY maximus
The ergoJOY maximus is an original 7x5 staggered split with thumb joysticks. Committed by d3lxa.
Amalgamate with ink display
A true wireless split keyboard with ink display by docgi.
Tools
Hotswap PCB generator
The 3D-printable hotswap PCB generator by 50an6xy06r6n is now open-source.
Tips & Tricks
3D-printed encoder knob
This 3D-printed rotary encoder knob by jamidodger comes with source files.
Cold casting knobs
Cold casting knobs for a GMMK Pro by dr34m37.
Socket comparison
Comparison of Mill Max sockets 0305 vs 7305 vs Holtite. Posted by kriscables.
Tactile stems
Tactile stem comparison by jk_pens.
SB1 flat keycap profile
SB1 is a 3D printable flat keycap profile by sadekbaroudi.
Test
Tecsee Sapphire
Tecsee Sapphire switch review by ThereminGoat.
All Clacks and Snag switches
A review of Australian and New Zealand community switches by flehrad.
Sound test compilation #18
This is a list of 14 sound tests published this week in a single megapack.
History
History and QWERTY
A fairly good summary of the early history of typewriters and QWERTY by The History Guy. Posted by shinjikun10.
Keyboard Spotting
Entertainment Computer System
A rare find posted by Dubis7.
Custom Contron
The daily driver of mkayultuh is a custom Contron rugged keyboard.
Unikey KB-7001
A Unikey KB-7001 made by PC concepts found by DarthDangles25.
JDL Topre board
A JDL Topre posted by TeeN_TetriS.
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