Issue 92 / Week 34 / 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 13 entries in this issue:
Editorial
Behind the Scenes of Issue 92
The dreadful Mirage, quick news, manufacturer coupons, new vendors, missed & new meetups.
Projects
Soufflé V2
Soufflé V2 is an open-source split keyboard by u/jcliment – with palm keys.
The Shoc
A clean open-source low-profile keyboard: the Shoc by u/Skrrt5825.
Beyblock20
Beyblock20 – a modular magnetic macropad system by u/sporewoh.
How to detect host OS in QMK
A clever way to automatically detect host OS in QMK based on USB setup pockets – shared by u/kapji.
HandiPi
HandiPi is a handheld RPI4 based computer with 36 keys and display – designed by brickbots.
Tips & Tricks
Joystick mouse
A joystick mouse attached to a keyboard – committed by u/commonCodeMonkey.
Sofle RGB v2 full body case
Open-sourced Sofle RGB v2 full body case by ergohaven.
Wrist rest with storage compartment
u/RoadToSurfdom made a custom wooden case with a wrist rest and storage compartment.
Inspiration
Melgeek Pixel
Melgeek came out with Pixel, a LEGO-compatible keyboard.
A really big keyboard
RKade built a huge keyboard out of cardboard. And it works.
My mouse
My mouse is a flexible mouse concept by Andrey Avgust – with low-pro mechanical switches.
SR Mont Cervin
SR Mont Cervin by Syryan is a versatile Alice/EM8 form factor monoblock split.
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