KBD Time Machine What happened in the DIY keyboard building scene this time around 1(-2-3) years ago? This page simply lists some posts from the KBD.news archive to temporarily rescue them from oblivion.
Around this time last year Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
July 15, 2025 (more )
Alex Grau made the [x|Smashboard], an ortholinear Bluetooth split keyboard.
(more )July 14, 2025
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