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Epomaker Glyph review¶
The retro, mid-century modern Epomaker Glyph is a typewriter-style tri-mode wireless keyboard with huge displays.
Omnitype RF-8X groupbuy is live¶
Omnitype has opened a groupbuy for the RF-8X keyboard.
Spilled my drink on my K86, need HE keyboard recommendations (75%)¶
Seeking Hall Effect keyboard recommendations with good software/low latency, relevant to Wooting/DrunkDebounce users.
Keyboard Builders Digest #211: Switch sales, Epomaker HE68 Lite review, open source Levels54¶
Newsletter highlights April's top selling mechanical switches, reviews of Epomaker HE68 Lite and KiiBOOM Phantom 98 Lite, and open source projects like Levels54 and Vanguard Keyboard Outsider.
KiiBOOM Phantom 98 Lite review¶
I reviewed KiiBOOM's Phantom 98 Lite, a cute wireless keyboard with 1800-ish layout and the silly froggy keycap design.
CLASSIC-TKL Underscore Edition Now in Stock. Fully Built. $189¶
NovelKeys announces stock availability for the fully built Classic-TKL Underscore Edition.
Keychron V3 8k and V0 Ultra¶
Comparison/showcase of Keychron V3 8k and V0 Ultra; user switching to wired for reliability.
My first build¶
First build: Athena 1800 with Durock V3 stabs and Gateron Oil Kings.
My new favorite keyboard - completed build¶
Keychron Q6 Ultra build with Durock Ice King and Chosfox Arctic Fox switches.
my eyes keep going back to it all day 😭¶
Keychron K4 Pro with cute keycaps from Malaysia.
WHICH ONE ????¶
High engagement discussion on laptop choice for CSE/Software Engineering.
Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - May 10, 2026¶
Weekly "Ask Me Anything" thread for keyboard questions.
Midwest meetups¶
Inquiry about upcoming keyboard meetups in the Midwest.
TGR Lena Mini¶
TGR Lena Mini Carbon build with Cherry MX2a Blacks.
Nd75 vs wave75 vs inky 75 vs Rainey 75?¶
Comparison of budget aluminum boards: ND75, Wave75, Inky75, Rainey75.
Logitech G815 Linear - TAB key triggers 10+ keys¶
Hardware issue where TAB key triggers multiple keys simultaneously.
Please help me find this type of keyboard!¶
User saw a keyboard in CS2 and wants to find it.
Awaiting use¶
Showcase of accumulated keycaps from various builds.
Best Ergonomic Keyboard in 2026?¶
Request for available ergonomic keyboards in 2026.
Happy Topre Tuesday!¶
Showcase of a JustSystems 91U with 86U internals.
Oh no, I became the guy with two of the same board¶
User shares their two Mode Tempos and the reasoning behind the duplicate purchase.
MID.1, a folded stainless steel 40% board I’ve been building for a long time¶
Showcase of the MID.1, a folded stainless steel 40% board by A.Okay!, now open for reservations.
New to keyboards!¶
OP found a vintage Cortron terminal keyboard (possibly from the USS Lexington) and is seeking info.
Akko has good after sales support¶
Positive experience with Akko's support regarding a Bluetooth connectivity issue on the Mineral board.
I admit I've become dependent on this little guy.¶
Long-term review of the Geonix Rev.2 compact keyboard, praising its weight and portability.
Glitter Q4¶
Showcase of a Keychron Q4 with PC plate, PBTfans Neon R2 Glitter caps, and Gateron Oil King switches.
NuPhy releases WH80 wireless 8K magnetic gaming keyboard¶
NuPhy launched the WH80, a wireless gaming keyboard featuring 8K polling rate and Hall-effect magnetic switches.