Issue 8 / Week 1 / 2021
There are 25 entries in this issue:
Projects
Lumberjack: a 60% ortho
Lumberjack is an open source 60% ortho PCB by peejeh.
Solar ErgoDox (ErgoBlue v2)
ErgoBlue v2: A solar powered ErgoDox by Synergii with build log.
Dactyl with Corne thumb clusters
This Dactyl Manuform by rthee features Corne-like thumb cluster and comes with STL files.
Pteron56
Pteron56: Alexander's handwired build is based on FSund's design. Some new plates added to the project.
Wireless Dactyl Manuform
Wireless Dactyl Manuform build by lkong with photolog.
Converting a Reuters 3000
Converting a Reuters keypad with excellent documentation by Beaverman.
Reviung39 case
A case for a Reviung39 by sadekbaroudi with STL file.
A fixed-angle split from plywood
AM96: a monoblock split from plywood by berkstone with Easel files.
Plate and case for Lily58
DXF plate and case files for Lily58 by jordi_id7.
Single button keyboard
1u keyboard by onebigdoor using snipeye's Uno macropad. With pics and case STL.
Rechargable numpad mod
pointless-nerd modded a numpad/calculator with a battery pack and charger (photolog).
Skate60
A keyboard put into a skateboard with photolog by yehsper.
Review
The effect of filming on three boards
This video by Crizzaz investigates the effect of filming on three keyboards.
Tips & Tricks
Cable coiling recipe
A cable coiling recipe by Heespharm.
Switch PCB footprints
These switch PCB footprints by Tweetydabirdie are not new but came up in this week's comments.
Popular ergonomic logical layouts
Here are some popular ergonomic logical layouts.
Upside down Planck
Algae_farmer runs his Planck EZ upside down to have all 1u keys on the bottom row.
Screwless case with magnets
This teaser by typemaster_works gives you an idea how to make a screwless mounting with magnets.
3D printed caps
3D printed keycaps with lots of useful info in the comments.
Keyboard Spotting
Family Basic HCV-007
pixelcast took some shots while disassembling the Family Basic HCV-007.
Converted Kawasaki 50818-1013R00
A Kawasaki 50818-1013R00 converted by Kojirou_Sasahara.
Inspiration
Keyboards recessed into the desktop
The question of keyboards recessed into the desktop raised by LipsLikeCrispyBacon, and some immediate warnings.
Chocolate Bar
The love child of a 40% and a 1800. The Chocolate Bar by toastedmangoes.
Dovetail case
Dovetail case design by Harke_KB with pics and the secret.
Self-aligning 3D gaskets
A self-aligning 3D gasket posted by machine0.