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MX Unsaver
The MX Unsaver is a customized keyboard and numpad by nearestexit: impressed by the classic IBM “Unsaver”.
KBD.information
Revealed January 26, 2026
Kindly open-sourced by nearestexit, the MX Unsaver is a customized prototype of a keyboard and accompanying numpad, impressed by classic Cherry keyboards and the Mannequin F-based IBM “Unsaver”. Designed in Onshape and KiCad. Powered by QMK.
The venture follows within the footsteps of the writer’s earlier distinctive designs, such because the Really XT and Alcatel100.
Specs
- 108+18 keys (ISO or ANSI + numpad)
- MX switches, soldered
- top-mount PCB
- on-board STM32F072CB MCU
- daughterboard & USB hub
- CNC aluminum case & brass weight
- QMK firmware
The PCB helps ISO and ANSI. Sadly, because of an oversight, the case solely helps ANSI enter in the mean time. It might be comparatively simply modified to assist ISO enter although.
Sources
Revealed on Mon twenty sixth Jan 2026. Featured in KBD #205 (supply).
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