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    <title>Showcase of JustSystems 91U with 86U internals</title>
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    <description>Showcase of a JustSystems 91U with 86U internals. — 150 pts · 12 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>Long-term review of Geonix Rev.2 compact keyboard</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Long-term review of the Geonix Rev.2 compact keyboard, praising its weight and portability. — 41 pts · 9 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>Glitter Q4</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Showcase of a Keychron Q4 with PC plate, PBTfans Neon R2 Glitter caps, and Gateron Oil King switches. — 22 pts · 2 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>Baionyee</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Showcase of Baion boards, including a Raw Gehirn with Neo Oat Linears and Jieum V2 mods. — 17 pts · 2 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>Reddit user asks about split board kit for gaming/macro pad use</title>
    <link>https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/1t55wlr/anyone_know_about_this_kit_good_bad/</link>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Inquiry about a specific split board kit for gaming/macro pad use. — 3 pts · 2 comments · r/ErgoMechKeyboards</description>
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    <title>Mechanical keyboard builder completes hardware assembly and begins firmware coding</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>OP is a complete beginner who just finished their first build and is now tackling the firmware coding aspect. High engagement due to the "journey" narrative. — 579 pts · 46 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>Custom RP2040 keyboard using KMK firmware ships with self-designed shell, PCB, and top plate</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Custom build running KMK (Kaleidosaurus Microkernel) on an RP2040. Interesting technical discussion on the design process and sound test. — 33 pts · 4 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>DIY ortholinear keyboard build using Pi Pico and ZMK</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>DIY ortholinear build using a Pi Pico running ZMK. Discusses the challenges of a no-stabilizer layout and the "jank" involved in the build. — 30 pts · 7 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>ScottoAcademy enrollment closes May 3rd</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Joe from ScottoKeebs is offering 3 spots for a live, handwired macad build session to support his channel. — ✉ Scottokeebs</description>
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    <title>Keyboard Builders Digest #210: IQUNIX EV63 HE, Laika, MMOrtho, Alatus, Krteq, and more</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Newsletter highlights IQUNIX EV63 HE review and open-source projects including Laika, MMOrtho, Alatus, Krteq, Leonardo KeycapRio, Lemonshark, and PISIC. — ✉ Buttondown</description>
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    <title>ScottoAcademy live workshop: build a 3x3 macropad</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>ScottoKeebs is hosting a live workshop to build a direct-wired 3x3 macropad from scratch, with enrollment closing May 3rd. — ✉ Scottokeebs</description>
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    <title>Self designed ISO MX PCB to fit Holy80</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Small couple-designed ISO PCB that uses QMK — notable because it’s a custom ISO PCB + full RGB and shows a DIY ISO QMK build that others may reuse. — 21 pts · 5 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>New Geonix teaser photo</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Teaser image for a new Geonix—looks like a PC case variant; sparks discussion about a new revision/production. — 20 pts · 8 comments · r/olkb</description>
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    <title>Reddit post showcases split keyboard build</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>High-engagement photo/post showcasing an eye-catching split build — good visibility in the community. — 67 pts · 0 comments · r/ErgoMechKeyboards</description>
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    <title>Thumb-Shift Keyboard</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>1 pts · 0 comments · Hacker News</description>
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    <title>Krteq 5x12 (+2)</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Same Krteq board cross-posted to r/MechanicalKeyboards (build pics) — community attention on PCB/switch choice. — 23 pts · 1 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards</description>
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    <title>ZMK users troubleshoot Supermini MCU connectivity issues</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>First-build connectivity problems (Supermini MCU + ZMK) — several troubleshooting replies (worthwatch if ZMK USB/bluetooth fixes emerge). — 1 pts · 9 comments · r/zmk</description>
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    <title>Keyball61 DIY split keyboard build using Remap</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>High-engagement photo/build post of DIY split board using Remap for keymaps — good signal for ergonomic board interest. — 57 pts · 0 comments · r/ErgoMechKeyboards</description>
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    <title>I Made a Keyboard Nobody Asked For: My Experience Making TapType</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>3 pts · 0 comments · Hacker News</description>
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    <title>I Made a Keyboard Nobody Asked For</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>1 pts · 0 comments · Hacker News</description>
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    <title>Corne Eclipse design with dual encoders and nice!view screens open-sourced</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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    <description>Custom Corne MX build with dual encoders, dual nice!view screens, ZMK firmware, and ZMK Studio support now open-sourced on GitHub. — 77 pts · 2 comments · r/crkbd</description>
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