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Handwired a custom layout TKL-like with elements inspired by various retro computers' keyboards
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There are some fit and finish issues, but they'll require a full teardown to remedy, so I'm inclined to call this one done (for now) It might eventually get some little siblings, since it was barely any more expensive to have 3 plates cut versus 1.
Layout: Modified TKL with elements taken from HHKB (and therefore vintage Mac), BBC Micro, and (sort of) MSX and (if you squint) Amiga.
Guts: Handwired, connected to an RP2040 running KMK.
Keycaps: Main are "VSA" overstock from Aliexpress. Function keys are blank DSA, also from AE.
Switches: Kailh Box Navy.
Materials: lasercut aluminum and poorly cut red oak (not my best woodworking TBH, but sanding and oiling forgives a lot).