Issue 47 / Week 40 / 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 12 entries in this issue:
Editorial
Behind the Scenes of Issue 47
Cool week, again, there were some awesome designs, excellent ideas and well-documented projects – a lot to learn in general. Update on the vendor database: I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Issue 46 follow-up, on micro museums, etc.
Projects
Patrick: a 44 key unsplit
A 44 key unsplit keyboard by ak66666, combining the Crocodox halves into one.
Motorola MDT9100 conversion
This Motorola MDT9100, converted by Trammell Hudson, comes with an informative blog post.
Horizon - an open-source ortho
Horizon by skarrmann, this low profile PCB-encased keyboard, comes with all the necessary source files.
Tools
Introducing Bonsai C
Bonsai C is an open-source drop-in-replacement for Proton C by customMK.
Tips & Tricks
Crkbd magnetic case
This is a 3D printed magnetic case by taksi_kavausuki for Crkbd choc keyboards – with STL file.
Model F restoration
A well-documented Model F restoration by epictronics.
Laser cut cardboard keyboard
A 60% cardboard keyboard cut by laser with video and sound test. Committed by NotmeJR.
Keyboard Spotting
Don Lancaster's TV Typewriter project
Found in a customer's garage by 209Diamondhander, this might be a build of Don Lancaster's TV Typewriter.
MCM/70
The MCM/70 is a Canadian microcomputer from 1973 with one-line gas plasma display and dual cassette drives. Posted by reportcrosspost.
Inspiration
Glove80
The Glove80 by MoErgo is the end result of hundreds of ergonomic A/B testing experiments.
Cocot46
The cocot46 is a homebrew keyboard with an integrated trackball and rotary encoder.
splitkb.com, Jeremy Kitchen, AikenJG, @keebio, @kaleid1990, u/chad3814, Eugenie, sebastian siggerud, ajoflo, cdc, Keycapsss.com, Keyhive & 1 anonymous donor.
Your support is crucial to help this project survive.