{"id":29588,"date":"2026-07-04T07:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588"},"modified":"2026-07-04T07:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:16:26","slug":"behind-the-scenes-213","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588","title":{"rendered":"Behind the scenes #213"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"clear:both;\">\n<article>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a65c780acff9\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a65c780acff9\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a65c780acff9\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Keyboard_Builders%E2%80%99_Digest_Editorial\" title=\"Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest \/ Editorial\">Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest \/ Editorial<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Behind_the_scenes_213\" title=\"Behind the scenes #213\">Behind the scenes #213<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Some_posts_price_sharing\" title=\"Some posts price sharing\">Some posts price sharing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Closed-source_WIP_and_so_forth\" title=\"Closed-source, WIP, and so forth.\">Closed-source, WIP, and so forth.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Business\" title=\"Business\">Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Handwired\" title=\"Handwired\">Handwired<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#3D\" title=\"3D\">3D<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Suggestions_Typing_Keymap\" title=\"Suggestions, Typing, Keymap\">Suggestions, Typing, Keymap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Historical_pastDiscovery\" title=\"Historical past\/Discovery\">Historical past\/Discovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Keyboard_artwork\" title=\"Keyboard artwork\">Keyboard artwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Diderot_impact_aka_equipment\" title=\"Diderot impact (aka equipment)\">Diderot impact (aka equipment)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Within_the_mailbox\" title=\"Within the mailbox\">Within the mailbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Donations\" title=\"Donations\">Donations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Meetup_database\" title=\"Meetup database\">Meetup database<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Upcoming_meetups\" title=\"Upcoming meetups\">Upcoming meetups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Lately_added\" title=\"Lately added\">Lately added<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Vendor_information_Reductions\" title=\"Vendor information &amp; Reductions\">Vendor information &amp; Reductions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Developments\" title=\"Developments\">Developments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Associated\" title=\"Associated\">Associated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Behind_the_scenes_177\" title=\"Behind the scenes #177\">Behind the scenes #177<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Behind_the_scenes_194\" title=\"Behind the scenes #194\">Behind the scenes #194<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Behind_the_Scenes_of_Challenge_29\" title=\"Behind the Scenes of Challenge 29\">Behind the Scenes of Challenge 29<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#About\" title=\"About\">About<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Upcoming_meetups-2\" title=\"Upcoming meetups\">Upcoming meetups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Newest_subject\" title=\"Newest subject\">Newest subject<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Newest_swap_abstract\" title=\"Newest swap abstract\">Newest swap abstract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Supporters\" title=\"Supporters\">Supporters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Toolkit\" title=\"Toolkit\">Toolkit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Group\" title=\"Group\">Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=29588\/#Manufacturing\" title=\"Manufacturing\">Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyboard_Builders%E2%80%99_Digest_Editorial\"><\/span><a href=\"\">Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/column\/editorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Editorial<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2 class=\"focim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behind_the_scenes_213\"><\/span>Behind the scenes #213<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"cikklead\"><i>Behind the scenes<\/i> with the XVX L75 Air and MoeeTech artisan evaluations, open-source and business initiatives, keyboard artwork, meetups, new outlets and reductions, and so forth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"datetag\">\n<div class=\"authorlogo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/img\/author\/_author.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><b>dovenyi<\/b><br \/>Printed July 1, 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:15px 0 15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2878.jpg\" width=\"100%\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>Hey, what&#8217;s up everybody!\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIt has been some time. Welcome again for one more recap and behind-the-scenes write-up \u2013 with cool initiatives from the DIY keyboard scene, but additionally some promising closed-source and business initiatives.\n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In case you are new to <i>kbd.information<\/i>, you may learn <a href=\"https:\/\/golem.hu\/blog\/about-kbd-magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how this began out<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what that is all about<\/a> these days. In the event you like what you see, <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe to the publication<\/a> (free) and <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donate some bucks<\/a> to maintain this in any other case free and ad-free venture alive.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\nYep, I&#8217;ve an enormous backlog once more. Do not hassle in search of the previous couple of days&#8217; initiatives. I maintain bookmarking stuff, however I simply can&#8217;t convey myself to submit when the temperature is above 40\u00b0C\u2026\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_posts_price_sharing\"><\/span>Some posts price sharing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A pleasant low-profile keyboard: I reviewed the <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/XVX-L75-Air-review-2875.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XVX L75 Air<\/a> \u2013 75% wi-fi, that includes a smooth aluminum high case and introducing new low-pro IMD keycaps.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2875\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2875.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: XVX L75 Air review\" title=\"XVX L75 Air review\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>XVX L75 Air overview<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2868\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2868.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: MoeeTech custom metal artisans\" title=\"MoeeTech custom metal artisans\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>MoeeTech customized steel artisans<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Haili58-2869.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haili58<\/a> is an nrf52840 primarily based 58-key wi-fi cut up keyboard by <i>Juho T.<\/i>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2869\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2869.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: Haili58\" title=\"Haili58\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Haili58<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A wi-fi low-pro cut up with a pleasant CNC alu case: <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/LP44-Split-2870.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LP44 Cut up<\/a> by <i>juncho26<\/i>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2870\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2870.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: LP44 Split\" title=\"LP44 Split\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LP44 Cut up<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Yanos626<\/i> shared the STL recordsdata of his handwired <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Tofu-Dactyl-2871.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tofu Dactyl<\/a>, designed through the Cosmos generator.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2871\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2871.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: Tofu Dactyl\" title=\"Tofu Dactyl\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tofu Dactyl<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generative low-pro cut up with a clean construct pipeline: <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Temporal-2872.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temporal<\/a> by <i>curbol<\/i>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2872\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2872.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: Temporal\" title=\"Temporal\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Temporal<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two row-staggered cut up keyboards by <i>Yuburoll<\/i>: <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Ilwol-Phalwol-2873.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ilwol and Phalwol<\/a> \u2013 with reversible PCBs.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2873\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2873.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: Ilwol &amp; Phalwol\" title=\"Ilwol &amp; Phalwol\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ilwol &amp; Phalwol<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An open-source Corridor-effect wi-fi cut up keyboard with keywell: <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/YKB-Skadi-2874.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YKB Skadi<\/a> by <i>YarmanKB<\/i>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2874\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2874.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: YKB Skadi\" title=\"YKB Skadi\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>YKB Skadi<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oldie however goodie: <i>David Barr<\/i>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Demeter-2876.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Demeter<\/a> is a 34-key diodeless cut up.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2876\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2876.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: Demeter\" title=\"Demeter\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Demeter<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Ognjen Bjeletic<\/i>&#8216;s open-source <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Dual-Blades-2877.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twin Blades<\/a> function Matias Alps switches \u2013 but additionally help MX ones.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"2026\/213\/2877\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2026\/213\/2877.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: Dual Blades\" title=\"Dual Blades\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Twin Blades<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closed-source_WIP_and_so_forth\"><\/span>Closed-source, WIP, and so forth.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ErgoMechKeyboards\/comments\/1tx2rdj\/meet_the_cloudsplit36\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloudsplit36<\/a> by <i>NightVisixn<\/i>. A wi-fi cut up keyboard with the column stagger of a Corne that makes use of a reversible SMD PCB design. To be open sourced quickly.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/cloudsplit\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/cloudsplit.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Falbatech shared a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/olkb\/comments\/1twz74t\/it_used_to_hold_a_fizzy_drink_now_it_glows_in_the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redox FT case<\/a> 3D printed from recycled PET plastic bottles \u2013 shredded and became filament.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/redox\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/redox.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/m5-paper-writerdeck\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/m5-paper-writerdeck.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A blast from the previous: <i>Lou D.<\/i>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/LouWii\/ErgoMax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ErgoMax<\/a> is an Ergodox with F-row. Reversible model additionally obtainable. A 7 12 months previous venture rediscovered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MechanicalKeyboards\/comments\/1u0cg6e\/ergomax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">djevo8<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/ergomax\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/ergomax.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business\"><\/span>Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/concrete-keychron\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/concrete-keychron.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/toucan2\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/toucan2.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hm. <a href=\"https:\/\/nollelectronics.com\/products\/leversteno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leversteno<\/a> (preodrer) by <i>Noll Electronics<\/i> is a 3D-printed lever-actuated stenography keyboard with an actuation drive round 7g.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/leversteno\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/leversteno.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"d0jX4LPoVhE\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leversteno Lever Sample\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d0jX4LPoVhE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/liberark68\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/liberark68.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undecided learn how to classify this, however <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/geeksville\/touchy-pad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensitive-pad<\/a> by <i>geeksville<\/i> is an open-source app that turns numerous low cost ($15-$30) &#8220;https:\/\/kbd.information\/aliexpress&#8221; shows right into a USB HID touchpad.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handwired\"><\/span>Handwired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/adipoli\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/adipoli.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ErgoMechKeyboards\/comments\/1u7tsuf\/kuma_2_custom_handwired_60_key_split_ergo_keyboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kuma 2<\/a> by <i>trabusfu<\/i>. A handwired cut up with 3D-printed plate that includes channels for wires and room for hotswap sockets.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/kuma-2\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/kuma-2.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ErgoMechKeyboards\/comments\/1ub1v1n\/today_i_exercised_my_free_will\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HWFW keyboard<\/a> by <i>vostoklabs<\/i>. A pocketable unibody that includes hotglue insulation and handwritten legends.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/hwfw-keyboard\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/hwfw-keyboard.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3D\"><\/span>3D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/svg-keycap-generator\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/svg-keycap-generator.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/keyball39-space-case\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/keyball39-space-case.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/ferris-case\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/ferris-case.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggestions_Typing_Keymap\"><\/span>Suggestions, Typing, Keymap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ergohaven\/entropy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entropy<\/a> is a desktop app by <i>kissetfall_eh<\/i>, a cross-platform configurator for Vial\/QMK and RMK units (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/olkb\/comments\/1u4omeb\/introducing_entropy_a_modern_crossplatform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">r\/olkb<\/a>).\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_pastDiscovery\"><\/span>Historical past\/Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/safetype\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/safetype.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/beeraider\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/beeraider.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/retrobattlestations\/comments\/1u9t8a8\/did_you_know_yamaha_used_to_make_computers_my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha SX-100<\/a> and Victor HC-30 \u2013 MSX1 computer systems posted by <i>Starwisher7<\/i>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/yamaha-sx-100\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/yamaha-sx-100.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyboard_artwork\"><\/span>Keyboard artwork<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/vintem75\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/vintem75.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fnctl.co <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MechanicalKeyboards\/comments\/1u3dnug\/burly_65_a_real_wood_keyboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burly 65<\/a> posted by <i>enomooshiki<\/i>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/burly65\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/burly65.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MechanicalKeyboards\/comments\/1u5mtbi\/tiraaamisu_a_keyboard_painted_to_look_like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiraaamisu keyboard<\/a> by <i>ataruno_key<\/i>, who painted it to appear like tiramisu utilizing modeling paste and acrylic paints. Two varieties of paste have been used to create completely different textures: one tough and one clean.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/tiramisu-keyboard\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/tiramisu-keyboard.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MechanicalKeyboards\/comments\/1u5cqk1\/i_spent_two_years_turning_marble_into_a_65\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KOSANJI<\/a> is a 2kg marble keyboard case teased by <i>AlternativeSale7574<\/i>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/kosanji-keyboard\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/kosanji-keyboard.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I could not convey myself to throw away an previous Ethernet cable, so I turned it right into a keyboard panel as a substitute \u2013 Mrs_Fancy_Pants.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/niebelungenlied40\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/niebelungenlied40.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/minerva-lx-tycho\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/minerva-lx-tycho.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diderot_impact_aka_equipment\"><\/span>Diderot impact (aka equipment)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/luminkey-palm-rest\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/luminkey-palm-rest.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/stress-relief-keyboard\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/stress-relief-keyboard.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MechanicalKeyboards\/comments\/1ubu84d\/i_built_a_pressuresensitive_mousepad_for_keyboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghostpad<\/a> is a pressure-sensitive mousepad prototype by <i>cmajmus<\/i>. With a 4&#215;4 grid for macros.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/pressure-sensitive-mousepad\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/pressure-sensitive-mousepad.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Within_the_mailbox\"><\/span>Within the mailbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/goodies\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/goodies.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThe already reviewed <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/XVX-L75-Air-review-2875.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XVX L75 Air<\/a> got here together with some Whisper switches: magnetic, silent, 2-in-1 EC \/ HE switches. Domes on HE boards? I am going to give this a strive quickly.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/whisper-switch\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/whisper-switch.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donations\"><\/span>Donations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>No new donations this time.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Two long-time donors have gone.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>As all the time, many because of my superior common supporters and <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/hof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everybody who helped this venture<\/a> to date.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nFor all of the donation choices <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take a look at the donation web page<\/a>!\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meetup_database\"><\/span>Meetup database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/meetups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meetup database<\/a> serves as each a calendar and an archive, so be at liberty to ship me upcoming occasions and even ones from the current previous to make this assortment as complete as potential.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_meetups\"><\/span>Upcoming meetups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lately_added\"><\/span>Lately added<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/meetup\/2026-Canadian-Mechanical-Keyboard-Meetup-286.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Canadian Mechanical Keyboard Meetup<\/a>, July 11, Toronto, Canada\n\t<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/meetup\/2026-Madison-Mechanical-Keyboard-Meetup-284.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Madison Mechanical Keyboard Meetup<\/a>, July 19, Madison, WI, US\n\t<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/meetup\/PDXKBC-Keyboard-Meet-288.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDXKBC Keyboard Meet<\/a>, July 26, Portland, OR, US\n\t<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/meetup\/Colorado-MechMeets-July-2026-meetup-285.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado MechMeets July 2026 meetup<\/a>, July 26, Erie, CO, US\n\t<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/meetup\/Alabama-Mechanical-Keyboard-Meetup-283.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Mechanical Keyboard Meetup<\/a>, October 3, Huntsville, AL, US\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"meet\/286\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/meet\/286.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: \" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vendor_information_Reductions\"><\/span>Vendor information &amp; Reductions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\nAt first, <b>be at liberty to make use of the <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/coupon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KBDNEWS low cost code<\/a> at 174 keyboard outlets<\/b> worldwide!\n<\/p>\n<p>\nNew outlets and updates to the database of <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/vendors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keyboard distributors<\/a>:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10% low cost at <a href=\"https:\/\/ergomech.store\/kbdnews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ergomech.retailer<\/a> (coupon: KBDNEWS) \u2013 on high of current reductions! For chosen keyboards, most $50.\n\t<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcables.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">King Cables<\/a> &#8211; Customized cables from Bulgaria. <i>Ivailo<\/i> provided you a 15% low cost! (Coupon: KBDNEWS)\n\t<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desktoptribe.com\/?ref=kbdnews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desktop Tribe<\/a> (China) added. Makers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desktoptribe.com\/products\/vintem75-rotary-knob-custom-mechanical-keyboard-kit?ref=kbdnews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VINTEM75<\/a> with the sick encoder knob.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Fellow redditor <i>SuccessfulYou8810<\/i> stumbled upon &#8220;The Laboratory by RF&#8221; in Singapore, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MechanicalKeyboards\/comments\/1uaqvn1\/mechanical_keyboard_heaven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shared some pictures<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a id=\"article\/2878\/laboratory-by-rf\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/article\/2878\/laboratory-by-rf.jpg\" class=\"nagyi\" alt=\"Pic: Laboratory by RF, Singapore\" title=\"Laboratory by RF, Singapore\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Laboratory by RF, Singapore<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As a few of you might know, a number of of us have been doing this awhile and labored for a spot referred to as (Mass)Drop as soon as upon a time. We by no means needed to step on any toes up to now, however since Drop formally introduced they\u2019re shutting down we\u2019ve obtained some messages from previous associates in search of a brand new place to make cool stuff. [\u2026] We\u2019re going to convey again some oldies, replace some classics, and provides folks the prospect to make new gems. DSA Astrolokeys, Preonic rev4, GMK CYL Hyperfuse Origins, DSS Dolch, SA Retro, and lots extra on the best way. Possibly you\u2019ve acquired one thing rattling round in that ol\u2019 noggin of yours that you simply need to make? Shoot us a message and let&#8217;s cook dinner(am I doing that proper? I do not assume I am doing that proper. I\u2019m so previous\u2026) \u2013 aposaudio.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Developments\"><\/span>Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Change database backend: Improved helper scripts to establish inconsistencies, eliminated merchandise from outlets, and so forth.\n\t<\/li>\n<li>Database cleanup: Numerous long-gone merchandise eliminated.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n&#8212;\n<\/p>\n<p>\nThat is all for at this time. Thanks for checking by. As all the time: Continue learning and constructing!\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTill subsequent time,<br \/>Tam\u00e1s\n<\/p>\n<p><i\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"opacity:0.4\">Printed on Wed 1st Jul 2026. Featured in <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/issue\/213\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KBD #213<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Associated\"><\/span>Associated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-scenes-177-2503.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2024\/177\/480\/2503.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"eight columns\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behind_the_scenes_177\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-scenes-177-2503.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behind the scenes #177<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i>KBDCraft Lilith &amp; Lilin overview<\/i>, keyboard initiatives, fast information, Akko YU01 within the mailbox, meetups, new distributors, Titan Nation low cost code!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-scenes-155-2295.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2024\/155\/480\/2295.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-scenes-194-2681.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2025\/194\/480\/2681.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"eight columns\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behind_the_scenes_194\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-scenes-194-2681.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behind the scenes #194<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keyboard initiatives, ideas, fast information, keyboard artwork, within the mailbox, meetups, distributors, reductions.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-Scenes-of-Issue-29-737.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2021\/29\/480\/737.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"eight columns\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behind_the_Scenes_of_Challenge_29\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-Scenes-of-Issue-29-737.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behind the Scenes of Challenge 29<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Private favorites. Cut up database revamp: 150 new designs included. Challenge 28 follow-up with some stats. Logical structure design sequence &#8211; preparations.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div lang=\"\" class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"four columns\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/Behind-the-scenes-158-2323.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/pic\/2024\/158\/480\/2323.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<\/article>\n<aside>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span>About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>KBD.information is a weblog and <a href=\"https:\/\/kbd.news\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">publication<\/a> on DIY mechanical keyboards. 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rel=\"noopener\">ErgoMech<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/mechmarket\/\" rel=\"noopener\">r\/mechmarket<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geekhack.org\/index.php\" rel=\"noopener\">geekhack.org<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deskthority.net\/\" rel=\"noopener\">deskthority.internet<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keebtalk.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">keebtalk.com\/<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lemmy.ml\/c\/mechanicalkeyboards\" rel=\"noopener\">lemmy\/mk\/<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lemmy.world\/c\/ergomechkeyboards\" rel=\"noopener\">lemmy\/ergomech\/<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kbin.social\/m\/mechanicalkeyboards\/newest\" rel=\"noopener\">kbin\/mk\/<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturing\"><\/span>Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ruiqimao\/keyboard-pcb-guide\" rel=\"noopener\">PCB design information<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.ai03.me\/books\/pcb-design\/chapter\/pcb-designer-guide\" rel=\"noopener\">one other one<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pcbshopper.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">PCB worth comparability<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lasergist.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">lasergist<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laserboost.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">laserboost<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hubs.com\" rel=\"noopener\">hubs.com<\/a>.&#13;<br \/>\n<\/aside>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keyboard Builders&#8217; Digest \/ Editorial Behind the scenes #213 Behind the scenes with the XVX L75 Air and MoeeTech artisan evaluations, open-source and business initiatives, keyboard artwork, meetups, new outlets and reductions, and so forth. dovenyiPrinted July 1, 2026 Hey, what&#8217;s up 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