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Wooting launches TenZ-inspired 80HE keyboard, limited to 20,000 units
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Wooting launches TenZ-inspired 80HE keyboard, limited to 20,000 units

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Kr$na’s new Mac app turns MacBook typing into mechanical keyboard sounds
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Kr$na’s new Mac app turns MacBook typing into mechanical keyboard sounds

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Adafruit One Key turns a single switch into a customizable Bluetooth keyboard
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Adafruit One Key turns a single switch into a customizable Bluetooth keyboard

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Alexotos spotlights Gundamhaku, officially licensed Gundam SEED keyboard with GMK caps
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Alexotos spotlights Gundamhaku, officially licensed Gundam SEED keyboard with GMK caps

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DHH thanks Lofree for sponsoring Flow84 keyboards for sold-out Omacon attendees
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DHH thanks Lofree for sponsoring Flow84 keyboards for sold-out Omacon attendees

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Man of Many’s keyboard guide spotlights portable, office, gaming, and custom picks
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Man of Many’s keyboard guide spotlights portable, office, gaming, and custom picks

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Wooting Wootility 5.3.0 Makes Switch Selector and Analog Interface Stable
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Wooting Wootility 5.3.0 Makes Switch Selector and Analog Interface Stable

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Hand-Wired Mechanical Keyboard Powers Quirky Split-Flap Calculator Build
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Hand-Wired Mechanical Keyboard Powers Quirky Split-Flap Calculator Build

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GATERON pushes low-profile magnetic switches to make slim boards feel premium
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GATERON pushes low-profile magnetic switches to make slim boards feel premium

GATERON is betting that full-POM, Hall-effect low-profile switches can turn thin boards into real daily drivers, not just travel-friendly gaming gear.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Wooting launches TenZ-inspired 80HE keyboard, limited to 20,000 units
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Wooting launches TenZ-inspired 80HE keyboard, limited to 20,000 units

Wooting’s TenZ 80HE leans hard on star power, but the real story is the switch, plate, and tuning changes under the shell.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Jeff Geerling hacks Apple Touch ID into a mechanical keyboard with 3D printing
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Jeff Geerling hacks Apple Touch ID into a mechanical keyboard with 3D printing

Jeff Geerling’s Touch ID hack tackles a real Mac keyboard pain point: keep mechanical switches without giving up Apple’s biometric login. It’s clever, but still hard to copy.

Nina Kowalski5m read
Alatus brings integrated trackpoint control to a compact travel split keyboard
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Alatus brings integrated trackpoint control to a compact travel split keyboard

Alatus folds a TrackPoint into a 38-key travel split, aiming to replace both mouse and larger board without giving up portability.

Jamie Taylor2m read
zFrontier Opens KB40 Pre-Orders, 40% Kit Offers Rare Layout Flexibility
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zFrontier Opens KB40 Pre-Orders, 40% Kit Offers Rare Layout Flexibility

KB40 opens with five layouts, two PCB paths and a wireless EC-capable option, a rare amount of flexibility for a $165 40% kit.

Sam Ortega2m read
NocFree split low-profile keyboard gains traction with Japanese layout support
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NocFree split low-profile keyboard gains traction with Japanese layout support

A clean desk photo and JIS support are pushing NocFree’s split low-profile board into view. For JP-layout users, it fills a gap that bigger markets have long ignored.

Jamie Taylor2m read
MelGeek launches Centauri60 and Centauri80 hall effect keyboards with OLED touchscreen
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MelGeek launches Centauri60 and Centauri80 hall effect keyboards with OLED touchscreen

MelGeek’s new Centauri boards pair 8000Hz hall effect performance with a 1.78-inch OLED touchscreen, but the real debate is utility versus keyboard theater.

Jamie Taylor2m read
DHH thanks Lofree for sponsoring Flow84 keyboards for sold-out Omacon attendees
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DHH thanks Lofree for sponsoring Flow84 keyboards for sold-out Omacon attendees

DHH put 10 Lofree Flow84 boards with custom OMA keycaps into Omacon swag, a loud signal that low-profile boards now belong in real developer workflows.

Sam Ortega2m read
Wired In teases first magnetic keyboard, joins hall-effect race
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Wired In teases first magnetic keyboard, joins hall-effect race

Wired In’s first magnetic keyboard is still only a teaser, but it shows hall-effect boards are now pulling in retailer-facing brands, not just switch-tech specialists.

Sam Ortega2m read
Alexotos spotlights Gundamhaku, officially licensed Gundam SEED keyboard with GMK caps
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Alexotos spotlights Gundamhaku, officially licensed Gundam SEED keyboard with GMK caps

Alexotos put the licensed Gundamhaku on display, and the big story is how SingaKBD and GMK turned a Gundam SEED crossover into collector-grade keyboard hardware.

Sam Ortega2m read
DIGIART’s official store offers NuPhy keyboards up to 50% off
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DIGIART’s official store offers NuPhy keyboards up to 50% off

DIGIART’s official store pushed NuPhy into an outlet sale with discounts up to 50% off, putting the Air V3 line and other low-profile boards in the bargain spotlight.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Logitech Alto Keys Amber K98 Plus gains full wired USB-C support
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Logitech Alto Keys Amber K98 Plus gains full wired USB-C support

Logitech's Alto Keys Amber K98 Plus adds true wired USB-C data, so the 98-key board can now do 1 kHz polling without giving up Bluetooth LE or Bolt.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Mode Designs Encore 2026 debuts Crown Mounting System, reshapes typing feel
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Mode Designs Encore 2026 debuts Crown Mounting System, reshapes typing feel

Mode’s Encore 2026 is betting that a new Crown Mounting System can change feel, sound and plate identity, not just sell another 65% case.

Jamie Taylor2m read
April 2026 Hall Effect Switch Tier List Ranks Feel, Stability, Sound
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April 2026 Hall Effect Switch Tier List Ranks Feel, Stability, Sound

Hall effect has hit the mainstream, but the real split is now sound, stability, and software. XVX Whisper leads the acoustic chase, while Wooting still sets the rapid-trigger baseline.

Jamie Taylor3m read
MMOrtho turns a split ortholinear keyboard into a smart desk ecosystem
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MMOrtho turns a split ortholinear keyboard into a smart desk ecosystem

A 62-key split ortholinear board now doubled as a desk dashboard, pulling Home Assistant, weather, and clock functions into one open build.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Adafruit One Key turns a single switch into a customizable Bluetooth keyboard
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Adafruit One Key turns a single switch into a customizable Bluetooth keyboard

A single Kailh switch, an ESP32 QT Py, and BLE HID firmware make One Key a tiny macro tool with outsized utility. It is the kind of build that can pull you deeper into custom keyboards.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Yushakobo, Awekeys launch low-profile titanium black metal keycaps group buy
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Yushakobo, Awekeys launch low-profile titanium black metal keycaps group buy

Yushakobo is putting Awekeys’ titanium black low-profile metal caps in front of Akihabara builders, with MX and Choc group buys live through April and Q3 shipping.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Keychron opens keyboard hardware design files for hobbyists on GitHub
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Keychron opens keyboard hardware design files for hobbyists on GitHub

Keychron just put 100-plus keyboard CAD files on GitHub, giving modders editable cases, plates, and keycaps instead of screenshots.

Sam Ortega2m read
Kr$na’s new Mac app turns MacBook typing into mechanical keyboard sounds
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Kr$na’s new Mac app turns MacBook typing into mechanical keyboard sounds

Kr$na’s new Mac app gives MacBooks a fake thock, joining a mini-trend built for people who want switch sounds without the board.

Sam Ortega2m read
Choosing the right keycap profile for typing and sound
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Choosing the right keycap profile for typing and sound

Choosing the right keycap profile affects typing posture and sound. Match profile choice to your layout, stem type, and what you want from feel and acoustics.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Keycap Choices Matter, Practical Guide for Keyboard Builders
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Keycap Choices Matter, Practical Guide for Keyboard Builders

Selecting the right keycaps changes how a keyboard sounds, feels, and wears over time. This practical guide breaks down material, thickness, profile, compatibility, and maintenance so you can match keycaps to your priorities before committing to a set.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Essential group buy checklist to avoid keeb buying regrets
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Essential group buy checklist to avoid keeb buying regrets

Group buys remain central to custom keyboards but carry lead times and risk. Use this checklist to vet projects and avoid surprises before you back a GB.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Choosing Mechanical Switches, A Practical Guide for Typing and Gaming
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Choosing Mechanical Switches, A Practical Guide for Typing and Gaming

This long form guide explains mechanical switch categories, typical force and actuation specs, and examples from major makers such as Cherry, Razer, Roccat and Bloody, so you can match switches to use case. It highlights trade offs like hysteresis, actuation distance and sound profile, and lays out how to choose between speed oriented linear switches, balanced tactile options, and noisy clicky types.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Wooting Wootility 5.3.0 Makes Switch Selector and Analog Interface Stable
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Wooting Wootility 5.3.0 Makes Switch Selector and Analog Interface Stable

Wootility 5.3.0 turns Switch Selector and Analog Interface v2 into daily-driver tools, not beta toys. Wooting owners now get cleaner switch tuning and clearer keypress feedback.

Sam Ortega2m read
KBD.news March switch trends track nearly one million sales worldwide
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KBD.news March switch trends track nearly one million sales worldwide

KBD.news’s March switch roundup tracked just under 1 million sales, with 16 new models breaking into the rankings and silent switches holding firm.

Nina Kowalski2m read
How SA, Cherry, DSA, XDA and OEM profiles change feel and layout
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How SA, Cherry, DSA, XDA and OEM profiles change feel and layout

Keycap profile changes how a keyboard feels and sounds; this guide explains SA, Cherry/CYL, DSA, XDA, OEM and vendor variants so you can pick the right swap.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Essential Toolkit and Checklist for New Custom Mechanical Keyboard Builders
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Essential Toolkit and Checklist for New Custom Mechanical Keyboard Builders

Set up a compact toolkit and follow a checklist to avoid common pitfalls when building your first custom mechanical keyboard.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Step-by-Step Guide to Lubing Stabilizers with Krytox 205g0 for Quieter Typing
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Step-by-Step Guide to Lubing Stabilizers with Krytox 205g0 for Quieter Typing

Learn the practical steps, tools, and best practices to lube keyboard stabilizers with Krytox 205g0 for less rattle and a smoother, quieter typing feel.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Choosing Mechanical Keyboard Switch Spring Weights: Ranges and Tuning Tips
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Choosing Mechanical Keyboard Switch Spring Weights: Ranges and Tuning Tips

A practical primer on switch spring weights explains ranges from 35-80g and offers tuning tips to match typing, gaming, and larger keys.

Jamie Taylor2m read