https://keyboard-newswire.com/topics/builds-hardware/ DIY builds and build logs, custom PCBs, hot-swap, switches and switch development, hardware design, 3D-printed cases. en-us Wed, 06 May 2026 12:07:18 +0000 https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t4ryo4/happy_topre_tuesday/ reddit-1t4ryo4 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Community r/MechanicalKeyboards Showcase of a JustSystems 91U with 86U internals. — 150 pts · 12 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t518oe/mid1_a_folded_stainless_steel_40_board_ive_been/ reddit-1t518oe Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Group Buys & Vendors r/MechanicalKeyboards Showcase of the MID.1, a folded stainless steel 40% board by A.Okay!, now open for reservations. — 382 pts · 21 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t4p7wh/finally_bought_new_switches/ reddit-1t4p7wh Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Keycaps & Aesthetics r/MechanicalKeyboards Review of BSUN Strawberry Cheesecake R2 switches on a Rainy 75 Pro, noting quieter/muffled sound. — 53 pts · 18 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t4iwlp/qk80_brown_in_2026/ reddit-1t4iwlp Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Keycaps & Aesthetics Builds & Hardware r/MechanicalKeyboards Showcase of a second-hand QK80 with PBTFans Retro 100 caps and HMX Orange Grape switches. — 47 pts · 6 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t55uvx/i_admit_ive_become_dependent_on_this_little_guy/ reddit-1t55uvx Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Keycaps & Aesthetics r/MechanicalKeyboards Long-term review of the Geonix Rev.2 compact keyboard, praising its weight and portability. — 41 pts · 9 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t55rrs/glitter_q4/ reddit-1t55rrs Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Keycaps & Aesthetics Builds & Hardware r/MechanicalKeyboards Showcase of a Keychron Q4 with PC plate, PBTfans Neon R2 Glitter caps, and Gateron Oil King switches. — 22 pts · 2 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t55ftt/baionyee/ reddit-1t55ftt Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Keycaps & Aesthetics r/MechanicalKeyboards Showcase of Baion boards, including a Raw Gehirn with Neo Oat Linears and Jieum V2 mods. — 17 pts · 2 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/1t4lrds/trackpads_whos_got_the_deets/ reddit-1t4lrds Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Splits & Ergo Builds & Hardware r/ErgoMechKeyboards Seeking advice on wiring and sourcing trackpad modules for a KLOR Polydactyl build. — 3 pts · 5 comments · r/ErgoMechKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/1t55wlr/anyone_know_about_this_kit_good_bad/ reddit-1t55wlr Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Splits & Ergo Builds & Hardware r/ErgoMechKeyboards Inquiry about a specific split board kit for gaming/macro pad use. — 3 pts · 2 comments · r/ErgoMechKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/Keychron/comments/1t548y6/keyboard_and_switch_compatibility/ reddit-1t548y6 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware r/Keychron Question about compatibility between Keychron C3 Pro and Akko Penguin Silent switches. — 1 pts · 2 comments · r/Keychron https://nuphy.com/products/nuphy-wh80-gaming-keyboard email-19df3efe56165735 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware ✉ Nuphy NuPhy launched the WH80, a wireless gaming keyboard featuring 8K polling rate and Hall-effect magnetic switches. — ✉ Nuphy https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t36hdi/its_all_wired_up_now_all_i_have_to_do_is_learn_to/ reddit-1t36hdi Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Firmware r/MechanicalKeyboards 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 https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t3efz5/finally_designed_my_own_shell_pcb_and_top_plate/ reddit-1t3efz5 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware Firmware r/MechanicalKeyboards 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 https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1t3pbo9/free_your_minds_diy_nostabs_build/ reddit-1t3pbo9 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Splits & Ergo Builds & Hardware r/MechanicalKeyboards 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 https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/1t221l1/levels54_is_now_fully_open_source/ reddit-1t221l1 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Splits & Ergo Builds & Hardware r/ErgoMechKeyboards Creator released all files for the split 54-key dual-trackball board, including PCBs. — 33 pts · 8 comments · r/ErgoMechKeyboards https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/1224754/186198389949466605 email-19ddf97dc48741bd Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Group Buys & Vendors Builds & Hardware ✉ Treasuretypes Treasure is launching the TYPE-9 Series IV along with three additional new keyboard projects. — ✉ Treasuretypes https://buttondown.com/kbdnews/archive/issue-210-keyboard-builders-digest/ email-19dda23664c2147d Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware Community ✉ Buttondown Newsletter highlights IQUNIX EV63 HE review and open-source projects including Laika, MMOrtho, Alatus, Krteq, Leonardo KeycapRio, Lemonshark, and PISIC. — ✉ Buttondown https://malpern.github.io/keyboard-wire/email/19dd66acbf8e55b6/ email-19dd66acbf8e55b6 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware ✉ Scottokeebs ScottoKeebs is hosting a live workshop to build a direct-wired 3x3 macropad from scratch, with enrollment closing May 3rd. — ✉ Scottokeebs https://malpern.github.io/keyboard-wire/email/19dcffde9981c0c4/ email-19dcffde9981c0c4 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Group Buys & Vendors Builds & Hardware ✉ Modedesigns Mode Designs released the 2026 Encore keyboard featuring a new Crown Mounting System, with pre-orders open and fulfillment starting in July. — ✉ Modedesigns https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1t04v38 reddit-1t04v38 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware Firmware r/MechanicalKeyboards 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 https://www.reddit.com/r/olkb/comments/1szvxl1/new_geonix_teaser_photo/ reddit-1szvxl1 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Group Buys & Vendors r/olkb 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 https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1sou3ek reddit-1sou3ek Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Builds & Hardware Firmware r/olkb New open-source 61-key unibody using Raspberry Pi Pico and QMK/VIA — notable for Gateron LP 3.0 compatibility and hotswap support. — 51 pts · 4 comments · r/olkb https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1sowxuy reddit-1sowxuy Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware r/MechanicalKeyboards Same Krteq board cross-posted to r/MechanicalKeyboards (build pics) — community attention on PCB/switch choice. — 23 pts · 1 comments · r/MechanicalKeyboards https://www.reddit.com/r/zmk/comments/1cqbc5r/connecting_issues/ reddit-1cqbc5r Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Firmware Builds & Hardware r/zmk First-build connectivity problems (Supermini MCU + ZMK) — several troubleshooting replies (worthwatch if ZMK USB/bluetooth fixes emerge). — 1 pts · 9 comments · r/zmk https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/1sor9cd reddit-1sor9cd Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Splits & Ergo Builds & Hardware r/ErgoMechKeyboards 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 https://fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/i-made-a-keyboard-nobody-asked-for-my-experience-making-taptype/> hn-47616792 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware Hacker News 3 pts · 0 comments · Hacker News https://fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/i-made-a-keyboard-nobody-asked-for-my-experience-making-taptype/ hn-47602538 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 evergreen Builds & Hardware Firmware Hacker News 1 pts · 0 comments · Hacker News https://www.reddit.com/r/crkbd/comments/1s8688f/opensourced_my_corne_eclipse_design_wdual_encoder/ reddit-1s8688f Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 breaking Splits & Ergo Builds & Hardware r/crkbd 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