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**Author:** [@jesse](https://community.keyboard.io/u/jesse)\ **Replies:** 0
For posts about things that aren't really Keyboardio or keyboard related. --- ## [Comoditization of Keyboardio](https://community.keyboard.io/t/comoditization-of-keyboardio/3359)
**Author:** [@vatin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/vatin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 9:44am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/comoditization-of-keyboardio/3359 "2025-01-24T09:44:35Z")
What do you think about the commoditization of keyboardio, if the creator calls it quit? Yes keyboardio is opensourced like ergodox, but ergodox is being made by many manufacturers and has become a commodity. While keybo… --- ## [Shipping for keycaps, OMG!](https://community.keyboard.io/t/shipping-for-keycaps-omg/5636)
**Author:** [@JohnAtl](https://community.keyboard.io/u/JohnAtl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/shipping-for-keycaps-omg/5636 "2022-10-01T01:58:17Z")
I was going to take a few sets of Model-01 keycaps off Keyboardio’s hands, but $42 shipping for $20 in keycaps - wow. --- ## [Best Keyboard on the Planet](https://community.keyboard.io/t/best-keyboard-on-the-planet/1371)
**Author:** [@fishheadsoup](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fishheadsoup)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/best-keyboard-on-the-planet/1371 "2022-07-06T04:42:04Z")
I’ve been using my Model 01 since October (2017), having just received my other two last month, or the month before. Yes, I have three Model 01s. It is currently the best keyboard on the planet. Until J + K decide on … --- ## [My mouse is dying, how about a Kaleidoscope powered Ploopy?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/my-mouse-is-dying-how-about-a-kaleidoscope-powered-ploopy/4334)
**Author:** [@dk88](https://community.keyboard.io/u/dk88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/my-mouse-is-dying-how-about-a-kaleidoscope-powered-ploopy/4334 "2022-04-06T08:19:54Z")
Hello al, I know this is mainly a keyboard related forum, but I am in need of a new mouse and would like something to go along with my ergo keyboards. I have known about the Ploopy for sometime which is an opensource tr… --- ## [Feature Request: USB port on keyboard](https://community.keyboard.io/t/feature-request-usb-port-on-keyboard/5253)
**Author:** [@gauntface](https://community.keyboard.io/u/gauntface)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/feature-request-usb-port-on-keyboard/5253 "2022-04-04T02:48:05Z")
This is a feature request for a possible future keyboard (I’m currently waiting for my model 100). Add a USB port(s) on the back of the keyboard. My use case is for adding yubikeys to the back of the keyboard making it… --- ## [Help finding open source device expert for low- and middle-income country use case?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/help-finding-open-source-device-expert-for-low-and-middle-income-country-use-case/5215)
**Author:** [@jaan](https://community.keyboard.io/u/jaan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/help-finding-open-source-device-expert-for-low-and-middle-income-country-use-case/5215 "2022-02-25T22:03:30Z")
Hi, I am struggling to find open source device manufacturers to solve a critical medical use case. Do you have anyone in your network (factory/manufacturer/designer/circuits/microelectronics expert) who could help me an… --- ## [Why are there so few buckling spring keyboards?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/why-are-there-so-few-buckling-spring-keyboards/4895)
**Author:** [@ImmaculatePotato](https://community.keyboard.io/u/ImmaculatePotato)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 11:24am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/why-are-there-so-few-buckling-spring-keyboards/4895 "2021-07-28T11:24:02Z")
Why is there no such thing as an “MX-style” buckling spring switch? Is it just not possible to package an actual buckling spring assembly inside a modern, modular style switch? Is it not possible to design a modular key… --- ## [Get Epistory (a typing tutor many folks here recommend) for $1!](https://community.keyboard.io/t/get-epistory-a-typing-tutor-many-folks-here-recommend-for-1/635)
**Author:** [@Simon-Claudius](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Simon-Claudius)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 7:51am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/get-epistory-a-typing-tutor-many-folks-here-recommend-for-1/635 "2020-12-20T07:51:44Z")
As a bunch of people have mentioned Epistory here and considered it a worthwhile game to practise typing, I wanted to let you all know that it is currently part of a Humble Bundle. Obviously you can give more than $1 … --- ## [For Sale: WASD Code 87-key Tenkeyless Cherry MX Clear - SFO (Ebay auction)](https://community.keyboard.io/t/for-sale-wasd-code-87-key-tenkeyless-cherry-mx-clear-sfo-ebay-auction/4040)
**Author:** [@kevinriggle](https://community.keyboard.io/u/kevinriggle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/for-sale-wasd-code-87-key-tenkeyless-cherry-mx-clear-sfo-ebay-auction/4040 "2020-08-08T02:53:52Z")
I’m selling my WASD Code V2B tenkeyless keyboard—it served me well for many years, but I replaced it with my Model 01, and I’ve got to downsize my keyboard collection before I move. :slight\_smile: See auction for detail… --- ## [Considering the new Atreus](https://community.keyboard.io/t/considering-the-new-atreus/3512)
**Author:** [@dk88](https://community.keyboard.io/u/dk88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 9:48am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/considering-the-new-atreus/3512 "2020-01-22T09:48:59Z")
Finally found some information on the new Atreus keyboard, apparently I need to start following twitter, Also I noticed nobody is discussing it on the community. Currently I am the proud owner of a Model 01, which I use… --- ## [Model 01 and the TSA: extra scrutiny](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-01-and-the-tsa-extra-scrutiny/2926)
**Author:** [@danimal](https://community.keyboard.io/u/danimal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-01-and-the-tsa-extra-scrutiny/2926 "2019-06-11T21:39:32Z")
I recently took a business trip to NYC and Amsterdam. It was long enough that I decided to take my Model 01 in the Keyboardio carrying case. At both JFK on the way to Amsterdam and LAX on the return from Amsterdam trans… --- ## [Emacs + bakery…](https://community.keyboard.io/t/emacs-bakery/2635)
**Author:** [@merlin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/merlin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/emacs-bakery/2635 "2019-03-07T13:15:22Z")
This morning, a short article appeared in the list when I opened a new tab on my phone, about someone who runs a bakery using Emacs & PostgreSQL. Not surprising, as I do a lot of bread baking at home, and Emacs is my usu… --- ## [Yet another request for quiet keyboard ideas](https://community.keyboard.io/t/yet-another-request-for-quiet-keyboard-ideas/2569)
**Author:** [@Jacobcullen](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Jacobcullen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/yet-another-request-for-quiet-keyboard-ideas/2569 "2019-02-20T15:38:57Z")
I like typing on this keyboard, and during the day it doesn’t really bother me, but I’m often working free netflix or typing at night, android 9 and I’ve already woken up my kid in the next room with my typing (light sle… --- ## [Random custom keyboard links dump](https://community.keyboard.io/t/random-custom-keyboard-links-dump/1333)
**Author:** [@leoj3n](https://community.keyboard.io/u/leoj3n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/random-custom-keyboard-links-dump/1333 "2019-02-03T12:39:14Z")
Figured there might be something interesting or possibly useful in here for people that like the Model 01. 3d printed joystick (prev/next gallery) http://activehs.ca/products/3d-printer/custom-joystick-handle/uhsndle/ … --- ## [\[Solved\] Can't type danish character 'Å' in Chrome on MacOS](https://community.keyboard.io/t/solved-cant-type-danish-character-a-in-chrome-on-macos/2266)
**Author:** [@lasse](https://community.keyboard.io/u/lasse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 9:53am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/solved-cant-type-danish-character-a-in-chrome-on-macos/2266 "2018-12-16T09:53:52Z")
If you are using MacOS, could you test and see if you have the same problem. I’d like to know if it is a problem for me alone (related to keyboard hacks on my machine) or if it is a general bug in Chrome. Test: In Chrom… --- ## [Limited storage?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/limited-storage/2046)
**Author:** [@ImmaculatePotato](https://community.keyboard.io/u/ImmaculatePotato)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/limited-storage/2046 "2018-09-27T02:48:50Z")
This isn’t a complaint, I’m just curious about the economics of embedded design. I know next to nothing about hardware. I can buy a 16 GB micro SD card for $7, but the model 01 apparently has something like 2 orders of … --- ## [Touchscreen layouts](https://community.keyboard.io/t/touchscreen-layouts/1825)
**Author:** [@Llamalland](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Llamalland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/touchscreen-layouts/1825 "2018-07-27T23:03:55Z")
I imagine anyone who uses QWERTY would stick with QWERTY for their touchscreen devices, but I’m curious about thoughts from anyone who uses non-standard layouts. Personally I’m sticking with QWERTY for a few reasons: Q… --- ## [A chrysalis (the hardware kind)](https://community.keyboard.io/t/a-chrysalis-the-hardware-kind/1695)
**Author:** [@merlin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/merlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/a-chrysalis-the-hardware-kind/1695 "2018-06-29T06:05:11Z")
I spent quite a lot of time over the last couple of weeks recording a caterpillar as it fed on a dill plant we grew for the purpose, then watched as it pupated, forming a chrysalis, and finally completed its metamorphosi… --- ## [Trouble with Qmk features and the Tada68](https://community.keyboard.io/t/trouble-with-qmk-features-and-the-tada68/1671)
**Author:** [@DonutKilla](https://community.keyboard.io/u/DonutKilla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/trouble-with-qmk-features-and-the-tada68/1671 "2018-06-20T19:14:52Z")
Has any one been able to get Qmk tap, Ecs~, MO, or any of the Qmk features working on A tada68? I have tried the Qmk configuator, Modifiing an.H file, modifying with the command line. I can make these into FLASH.BINs th… --- ## [MacOS case insensitive file system](https://community.keyboard.io/t/macos-case-insensitive-file-system/958)
**Author:** [@noseglasses](https://community.keyboard.io/u/noseglasses)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/macos-case-insensitive-file-system/958 "2018-04-02T13:04:15Z")
Unfortunately, I do not have access to any Apple products, nor do I know anyone who owns an Apple. Nevertheless, I want to add MacOS support (travis testing with MacOS) to one of my projects. As far as I can see, most M… --- ## [Small world - a tale of buying custom mounts](https://community.keyboard.io/t/small-world-a-tale-of-buying-custom-mounts/714)
**Author:** [@algernon](https://community.keyboard.io/u/algernon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/small-world-a-tale-of-buying-custom-mounts/714 "2018-02-28T21:26:14Z")
A funny thing happened today. I went to an electronics shop to find some mounts for the Model01. I was looking through the available camera mounts, trying to imagine how I’d use them to achieve my desired setup (~40 degr… --- ## [Keyboard Kaleidoscope (theme music?)](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboard-kaleidoscope-theme-music/974)
**Author:** [@merlin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/merlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboard-kaleidoscope-theme-music/974 "2018-02-01T20:39:20Z")
This morning, I started to do a Google search, and this came up: https://books.google.ca/books?id=W365ngEACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=editions:ISBN0739027468 Anybody here learning to play the piano? :grin: --- ## [Bag of crap - the 2018 edition?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/bag-of-crap-the-2018-edition/969)
**Author:** [@Qwertz](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Qwertz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/bag-of-crap-the-2018-edition/969 "2018-01-30T16:58:55Z")
Anyone else hoping there will be another bag of crap? I missed out on the last one… --- ## [Operating system preference](https://community.keyboard.io/t/operating-system-preference/917)
**Author:** [@noseglasses](https://community.keyboard.io/u/noseglasses)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 10:16am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/operating-system-preference/917 "2018-01-06T10:16:10Z")
What OS do you mostly use? Windows GNU/Linux macOS other 0 voters Show results When you develop Kaleidoscope plugins, what OS (multiple selections possible) do you use for the development process? Wi… --- ## [Keyboard-layout-editor login malfunction](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboard-layout-editor-login-malfunction/898)
**Author:** [@merlin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/merlin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/keyboard-layout-editor-login-malfunction/898 "2017-12-23T16:20:40Z")
Is anybody else having trouble logging into http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/? I was trying to look at some of the layouts that I had saved there, but all my attempts to sign in are failing. --- ## [Curiosity: what code editor does Jesse use?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/curiosity-what-code-editor-does-jesse-use/699)
**Author:** [@milkypostman](https://community.keyboard.io/u/milkypostman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 7:33am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/curiosity-what-code-editor-does-jesse-use/699 "2017-11-07T07:33:29Z")
I’m curious if jesse’s choice of code editor influenced the default layout of the m01. ESC is pretty centrally located :slight\_smile: --- ## [A good abbreviation for Kaleidoscope](https://community.keyboard.io/t/a-good-abbreviation-for-kaleidoscope/677)
**Author:** [@noseglasses](https://community.keyboard.io/u/noseglasses)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/a-good-abbreviation-for-kaleidoscope/677 "2017-11-03T21:02:55Z")
I was informed that the abbreviation KS, that I used collides with KickStarter. Any ideas for a suitable abbreviation for smartphone users? --- ## [Angry Keyboarding and OSMs](https://community.keyboard.io/t/angry-keyboarding-and-osms/618)
**Author:** [@fishheadsoup](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fishheadsoup)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 1:39am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/angry-keyboarding-and-osms/618 "2017-10-31T01:39:27Z")
Who came up with one shot modifiers? Part of me wants to thank you and the other part wants to strangle you. One shotting is unbelievably useful on the M01. Why isn’t OSM available on every KB? At home, I have a M01,… --- ## [M01 documentary](https://community.keyboard.io/t/m01-documentary/597)
**Author:** [@fishheadsoup](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fishheadsoup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/m01-documentary/597 "2017-10-30T18:09:31Z")
I’d watch it, maybe put it on netflix, or kickstarter for some funds for editing work. Because you don’t have enough to do already… history of typewriters qwerty computing ergodox kinesis maltron esrille layouts… [Next page](https://community.keyboard.io/c/off-topic/11.md?page=1)