Tag: inspiration (124 entries)
The Naked64SF Proto2 is a machined aluminum keyboard by SalicylicAcid3 (video).
This macropad by MartasSan is handwired, hotswappable, and it was literally drawn rather than printed.
When one form of stagger simply isn't enough the van erGogh comes to the rescue. Committed by KnoblesseOblige.
The real mechanical numpad built out of a rotary phone sandelinos found at a thrift shop (video & Arduino source).
A designer-friendly split keyboard concept by samanpwbb with 9 extra keys on the left for often used hotkeys.
The Manta is a monoblock split by GeniuzGames.
This custom macropad by dansskittles comes with extra knobs and a short code example.
I'm used to artisans, but these mint & strawberry chocolate themed Lime40s are the first artisan keyboards I've ever seen (designed by eukalin_, posted by hiddenbox4).
A unique Hexadecimal keyboard & macropad by wanderingjew.
The Gentlemen 50% is a symmetrically staggered board with no-stab layout (by james_sa).
Book keyboard by FickleEMP.
Music visualization on your keyboard through the Raw HID interface by Ruirize.
The ProtonPad makes use of ALL features of QMK. Designed by SouthPawEngineer.
A motorized slider by Pawnerd.
A custom keyboard for stenography by silly_world.
The GIGA40 is a strange concept of mujimanic with features like replaceable cartridge and serial connector (more pics).
A 3D printed stenography keyboard by kazimchi.
A self-aligning 3D gasket posted by machine0.
Dovetail case design by Harke_KB with pics and the secret.
The love child of a 40% and a 1800. The Chocolate Bar by toastedmangoes.
The question of keyboards recessed into the desktop raised by LipsLikeCrispyBacon, and some immediate warnings.
A keyboard put into a skateboard with photolog by yehsper.
A cat-shaped design by cashmeerkat77 for inspiration (with gallery).
This render of a split keyboard half by Wizarddata inspired Valarauka_ to come up with the idea of a fractal keyboard. Put on my list right after the book keyboard.
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