Issue 61 / Week 3 / 2022

This is a hand-picked selection of last week's content from a keyboard enthusiast'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: Lots of small developments, new vendors, new discount codes, Videoton terminal, etc.

• Little Big Scroll is an open-source macropad with encoder designed by Tweetydabirdie. (source)
• The PD40 is a 40% handwired wireless ortho by Peter Dye – with case files and build log. (source)
• The Swoop is a lobster-themed open-source Sweep/Ferris derivative by Jim Merricks White. (source)
• The X-2 is a Lumberjack-inspired ARM-powered 5x12 ortho by Richard Goulter. (source)
• The Mist by u/defiant00 is a one-handed, mirrored keyboard with an own firmware and chording layout. (source)
• A ZMK Atreus by u/blawb with resin keycaps. (source)

• Open-source thumb paddles by Troy Fletcher – for activating switches with less thumb motion.. (source)
• The main stages and impressions of Tanukishouten switching to Colemak during the holidays.
• Ben Vallack's video demonstrates a workflow of making your custom PCB with Ergopad, Ergogen and KiCAD. (source)

• My latest acquisition is this quite rare Videoton terminal] made in Hungary in the early '80s.

• The HX-S1 by Hakkei is a classy detachable split prototype with slightly scooped case/plate.

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