Issue 94 / Week 36 / 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 94
Fusion of hobbies, reunion, quick news, new vendors & coupons, meetups, donors.
Projects
Pragmatic
A split keyboard family by u/james_sa with a central controller piece: Pragmatic.
Alphalpha+
Ottimo's Alphalpha built by u/wayduh.
Paperplane
Paperplane is a highly customizable modular case system by Fuankee.
Emblem aka BTA
Tenstaana came up with Emblem aka BTA, another feature-rich monoblock design.
Infernum
Infernum is a sub-40% keyboard with Katana layout – designed by Hai_Zeus.
Community
Interview with Pekaso-san
I asked Pekaso-san, one of the most influential members of the Japanese mechanical keyboard scene, about his weekly show on Youtube and related side gigs.
Review
TKC Blackberry review
TKC Blackberry switches reviewed by u/ThereminGoat.
Tips & Tricks
Tilted thumb key
A 3D-printed tilted keycap for a more comfortable thumb cluster.
Keyboard Spotting
BBC Micro
Keybordle spotted a BBC Micro in London's science museum, giving an opportunity to mention its historic role.
Inspiration
Skateboard keyboard
A wooden keyboard case made out of old skateboard decks – by u/ansedehenle.
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