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KBD.news is an e-mag and newsletter on custom mechanical keyboards. From open-source DIY abominations to one-off luxury devices. Since 2020.
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KBD#199. My latest wrap-up of DIY keyboard stuff, interesting commercial boards, art, meetups, discounts, etc.
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Behind the scenes #199
Behind the scenes with the Evoworks Evo75 review, open-source projects, tips, keyboard art, meetups, new vendors, discounts, etc.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Here is my monthly mechanical switch market overview, this time with August's best-selling switches. Based on 1 million switches sold, as reported by 18 shops and manufacturers:
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Best-selling keyboard switches of August 2025
In this overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are August's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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It's been a while, but here is KBD#196, my latest compilation of cool DIY keyboard projects: kbd.news/Behind-the-s...
Behind the scenes #196
Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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August 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The issue with built-in keyboard batteries and how to avoid fire - an interesting read by Snimtas and other community members.
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Built-in keyboard batteries and how to avoid fire
A friendly reminder from Snimtas about the risks of using wireless keyboards with built-in lithium batteries plugged in constantly.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Here are the current best-selling switches for mechanical keyboards (July 2025 data arrived from 17 vendors and manufacturers): kbd.news/Best-selling...
Best-selling keyboard switches of July 2025
In this overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are July's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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My latest summary of last week's cool keyboard projects. A snapshot of the DIY keyboard hobby and more - KBD#195: kbd.news/Behind-the-s...
Behind the scenes #195
Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Just my recent wrap-up of cool DIY keyboard projects - with June's best-seller list of switches, GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro HE review, open-source projects, meetups, new vendors, etc. KBD#194:
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Behind the scenes #194
Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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In my monthly series, here are June's best-selling mechanical switches for keyboards: kbd.news/Best-selling...
Best-selling keyboard switches of June 2025
In this overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are June's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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July 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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I'm very impressed with GravaStar's magnetic Mercury V75 Pro HE Neon Graffiti edition. Hand-painted aluminum alloy frame, carbon plate, awesome lighting, and of couse the alien legs. :) Full review:
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GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro HE review
Another masterpiece by GravaStar: the magnetic Mercury V75 Pro HE – hand-painted aluminum alloy case, carbon plate, the hallmark alien legs, and all the Hall-effect features for competitive gamers.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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KBD#193. The most recent of my regular summaries of awesome open-source DIY keyboard projects -- and much more:
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Behind the scenes #193
Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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June 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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KiiBOOM Moonshadow V2. A great 75% wireless keyboard - screwless alu case, gasket mounting, hotswap PCB, rotary knob, QMK/VIA support, etc. Full review:
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KiiBOOM Moonshadow V2 review
A well-built 75% wireless keyboard in a nice aluminum case: Moonshadow V2 by KiiBOOM.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Hey keyboard enthusiasts! In my monthly series, here are the best-selling mechanical switches of May 2025:
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Best-selling keyboard switches of May 2025
In this month's overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are May's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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June 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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KBD#192: The latest of my regular wrap-ups of cool DIY keyboard projects -- and much more:
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Behind the scenes #192
Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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June 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Here is KBD#191. With lots of cool DIY keyboard projects, shops, discounts, meetups, etc.
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Behind the scenes #191
Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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May 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Here’s my April market overview of the best-selling mechanical keyboard switches. Based on data from 16 vendors and manufacturers, representing around 1 million switches sold last month:

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Best-selling keyboard switches of April, 2025
In this month's overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are April's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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May 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Some cool DIY keyboard projects from the past few days. KBD#190: kbd.news/Behind-the-s...
Behind the scenes #190
Keyboard projects, tips, quick news, keyboard art, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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April 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Here’s my March market overview of the best-selling mechanical keyboard switches. Based on data from 17 vendors and manufacturers, representing around 1 million switches sold last month:
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Best-selling keyboard switches of March, 2025
In this month's overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are March's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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KBD#189 is out - with cool DIY keyboard projects, news, meetups, discounts/coupons, etc.:
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Behind the scenes #189
Keyboard projects, reviews, quick news, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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April 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Here is KBD#188, my regular summary of the DIY keyboard scene -- with projects, news, meetups, new shops, discounts, and now a call to action to join me in supporting Ukraine:
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Behind the scenes #188
Keyboard projects, reviews, quick news, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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March 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Here is my monthly switch market overview with February's best-selling switches -- based on data provided by 17 vendors and manufacturers, representing almost 1 million switches sold:
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Best-selling keyboard switches of February, 2025
In this month's overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are February's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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March 7, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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KBD#187 is out. With a bunch of cool keyboard projects from the past few days:
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Behind the scenes #187
Keyboard projects, reviews, quick news, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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February 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Kickstarter warning, but otherwise I like this project a lot: Keykrush ORCA. Designer Veronica Z writes about the development phase of this classy wireless ergo split:
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The early days of Keykrush ORCA
Veronica of Keykrush talks about the development journey of the ORCA – an exciting wireless ergo split keyboard in the fundraising phase.
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February 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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KBD#186 is out. My regular digest featuring interesting keyboard projects, discounts, events, and a lot more:
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Behind the scenes #186
Keyboard projects, reviews, quick news, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Here are January's best-selling keyboard switches -- in the latest part of this monthly market overview series:
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Best-selling keyboard switches of January, 2025
In this month's overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are January's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
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February 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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KBD#185 is out. With great DIY keyboard projects - and a lot more! Here you go:
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Behind the scenes #185
Keyboard projects, reviews, quick news, in the mailbox, meetups, vendors, discounts.
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January 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM