Issue 83 / Week 25 / 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 11 entries in this issue:

Editorial

Behind the Scenes of Issue 83

New discounts, bizarre packaging reloaded, giveaway results, KBD.NEWS metal artisan giveaway continued.

Projects

Dactyl Sygnus/Cygnus

A Dactyl-inspired sub-40% split keyboard: Dactyl Cygnus by u/scytile.

Project Mammoth

A successor to the elephant42, 🦣 by @illness072 is on a whole new level in many ways.

Kebu

Cedutus created Kebu, a new Blackpill ortholinear PCB with multiple layout alternatives including 4 or 5 row options.

LMN-3 synth

The LMN-3 is an open-source DAW-in-a-box by Fundamental Frequency.

Tips & Tricks

RAMA Duck switch

RAMA Duck switches come with integrated dampening pads.

Modular keyboard using rails

WarhammerBueno designed a keyboard with a replaceable numpad – using a unique rail system.

Triple shot keycaps

Making triple shot keycaps at home. A proof-of-concept video by keymacs.

Sofle Choc case

A 3D-printed Sofle Choc case designed by lytedev.

Keyboard Spotting

CDS Topre

A Japanese Topre board manufactured by CDS with an interesting layout – posted by May_1.

Smith-Corona Ultrasonic

What do you think the term "Ultrasonic" in the name of this Smith-Corona electric typewriter model stands for?

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