Issue 86 / Week 28 / 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 14 entries in this issue:

Editorial

Behind the Scenes of Issue 86

Working on my first video, meetup database update, new honorary copyeditor, giveaway, etc.

Projects

KLOR

A split keyboard with 36-42 keys, RP2040 support, haptic feedback, etc.: KLOR by u/_GEIST_.

0xC.pad & 0x33.board

Two exciting projects from s-ol, both with HEX keycaps: the 0xC.pad and 0x33 MIDI controller.

Mercury

Jamie Ding published the files of his Mercury, a wireless split keyboard with classic staggering.

KLOTZ

The second keyboard design by u/_GEIST_: KLOTZ – a 34-key wireless low-pro split.

Low profile Dactyl

u/IncBLB has built a low profile Dactyl designed by u/omurovex.

Ferricy

The Ferris Sweep got an industrial makeover: ferricy by u/Icyphox.

BOB single-key "keyboard"

An open-source single-key USB keyboard by u/dr2mod called Big Orange Button.

Tips & Tricks

HEX keycaps

HEX keycaps have a low-pro hexagonal profile – designed and manufactured by s-ol and FKcaps for Choc switches.

Cirque trackpad news

Cirque trackpad in action, build log, and 3D-printable holders – shared by leo_beekeeb and milkycowdan.

Corne case

A new chunky high-pro Corne case design shared by u/chewiedies.

Lily58 case

A fully enclosed Lily58 case. STLs published by u/hainguyenac.

Low-pro encoder knob

_GEIST_ published his KLOTZ knob for low-profile rotary encoders.

Ergogen PCB testing

u/Alescito shared his workflow of testing Ergogen layouts by 3D printing them.

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