Issue 44 / Week 37 / 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 11 entries in this issue:
Editorial
Behind the Scenes of Issue 44
Vendor database progress update, 7 new discount codes, zombie stores, behind the controversial vendor top list. Issue 43 follow-up.
Projects
Gadgetina: a different kind of mechanical keyboard
The Gadgetina is a MIDI controller by mpark with Wicki-Hayden layout.
Dactyl Manuform Tight finishing
Finishing steps of this gorgeous Dactyl Manuform Tight build explained by urban_nurd.
Atari 130XE with Box Pinks
An Atari 130XE turned into a mechanical keyboard by ScreamingAtTheRadio.
Wood filament & concrete keyboard
A 3D printed custom keyboard with wood filament and cast concrete by fejy.
A board printed differently
A 3D printed keyboard by JaminMechKeys with metal rods, giant bolts and rice. RICE!
Micro Keyboard V3
Thomas Combe writes about his keyboard built for a 8-bit computer. Without a microcontroller.
TDPHSK keyboard
The open-source TDPHSK by ianliu88 is 3D printed and hotswappable.
Tools
Mikoto controller
Mikoto is an open-source Bluetooth LE nRF52840 microcontroller in a Pro Micro footprint. Designed by zhiayang.
Review
Ajazz x Huano Banana switch
Ajazz x Huano Banana switches reviewed by ThereminGoat.
Keyboard Spotting
Bull Questar 200/210
Some nice boards found in an abandoned place in France. Shared by druka-grey.
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