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

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

• A split keyboard with 36-42 keys, RP2040 support, haptic feedback, etc.: KLOR by u/_GEIST_. (source)
• Two exciting projects from s-ol, both with HEX keycaps: the 0xC.pad and 0x33 MIDI controller. (source)
• Jamie Ding published the files of his Mercury, a wireless split keyboard with classic staggering. (source)
• The second keyboard design by u/_GEIST_: KLOTZ – a 34-key wireless low-pro split. (source)
• u/IncBLB} has built a low profile Dactyl designed by {u/omurovex. (source)
• The Ferris Sweep got an industrial makeover: ferricy by u/Icyphox. (source)
• An open-source single-key USB keyboard by u/dr2mod called Big Orange Button. (source)

• HEX keycaps have a low-pro hexagonal profile – designed and manufactured by s-ol} and {FKcaps for Choc switches.
• Cirque trackpad in action, build log, and 3D-printable holders – shared by leo_beekeeb} and {milkycowdan. (source)
• A new chunky high-pro Corne case design shared by u/chewiedies. (source)
• A fully enclosed Lily58 case. STLs published by u/hainguyenac. (source)
• _GEIST_ published his KLOTZ knob for low-profile rotary encoders.
• u/Alescito shared his workflow of testing Ergogen layouts by 3D printing them. (source)

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