Issue 89 / Week 31 / 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 of Issue 89
New donor, vendor database update, XIAO pillow, new side-project, etc.
Projects
Hello Word Smart Keyboard
Peng Zhihui designed a feature-packed modular keyboard with a motor-controlled haptic knob – and a lot more.
Penguin
Penguin is a low-profile RGB keyboard by u/Spiritual_Guide202 – inspired by Redox.
FAW36
FAW36 is a wireless ortho split by u/gpem, using XIAO BLE controllers.
Corneish split by danns87
A Corne-like choc-spaced unnamed split with custom case – designed by u/danns87.
Gleb's handwired one
Gleb Sabirzyanov posted his colorful unnamed unibody keyboard.
Matías v1.0
An open-source ortholinear keyboard: Matías v1.0 by u/nstrappazzonc.
Community
r/mk revamp
As you may have noticed, mods made some important changes to the r/mk subreddit, resulting in considerably less spam on the main thread.
Tips & Tricks
Shiratama keycaps
Shiratama is a yummy-looking keycap profile designed by @taneyats.
Sofle case
A Sofle RGB case designed and shared by u/drudge007.
Lily58 case
A Lily58 case by u/st4rmatt – inspired by the IMK Corne and the Manta58.
Keyboard Yoga
Keyboard Yoga by ZSA Technology Labs is a different sort of typing trainer.
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