Issue 39 / Week 32 / 2021
This is a hand-picked selection of last week's content 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 15 entries in this issue:
Editorial
Behind the Scenes of Issue 39
Lots of changes and developments, Issue 38 follow-up, most popular posts, to-do and priority list.
Projects
Dactyl flex
Dactyl flex by remus49 with open frame design supporting adjustable tenting and pivoting thumb keys.
7c8 Framework with acrylic cover
Through-hole intensifies: open-source 7c8 Framework by stevennguyen/u/7c8.
Cornelius
Foam and plate files for Foostan's unibody Cornelius released.
The rISOtho
The rISOtho is an ortholinear-ISO mashup by _eLRIC.
Tips & Tricks
Leaf spring mount
Variable force leaf spring mount by _dvsn_.
Resin keycap casting
Make your own set of keycaps with silicone molds and UV-curable resin.
Keyseebee with fat plate
The Keyseebee by TeXitoi has a new fat switch plate, sitting on the PCB.
Baji: An edge clamp Minidox case
Baji is a 3D printable Minidox Case by Metafalls_.
nice!nano holder
A 3D printable nice!nano holder by Nathanielks for Fmcraft's TBK Mini.
End QWERTY hegemony
A one-handed writer’s search for the perfect mechanical keyboard.
Keyboard Spotting
Hughes printing telegraph, 1860
The Hughes printing telegraph, the second "keyboard", was a huge improvement compared to its predecessor. Spotted by TheSemiHistorian.
IBM System 32 5320
Wow! This beast is built into a desk and its "display" is a tractor feed printer. Shared by neetoday.
Chyron Duet
This Chyron battleship with Cherry Clears was saved by virulentvalor from being tossed out.
Inspiration
Key-Flex keyboards
Key-Flex is a family of keyboards with a unique structure and sensor mechanism.
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