Earlier this year, we came out with the Iris CE (Compact Edition) to provide the much-requested option for a low-profile version of the Iris using Choc switches. Besides being low-profile, the Iris CE uses the more compact vertical and horizontal switch spacing. This spacing is great for people who want...
With the upcoming release of the Iris CE and the development of the Iris KS, things can get a bit confusing on what case parts are compatible with what, so here's a rundown of it. Iris Models Original line of Iris keyboards The "original line of Iris...
Sometimes, when installing a switch into your hotswap keyboard PCB, you'll find that it's not working. And if you test your PCB with something like a pair of tweezers and it does trigger a keypress, then the following fix will probably resolve your issue. Take a...
Alright, I'm back for a not-so-regular update on things. But you would already know most of this because you're a subscriber to our newsletter or a member of our Discord server, right? Anyway, let's get moving along because I know there's a...
Last update of the year! Emily and I have been working on a non-keyboard-related side project for a client, and it has taken a lot more time than expected. There was definitely a near-meltdown on my end, as I was running into memory issues with microcontrollers while also being sick,...
How did the holidays sneak up already?! Never fear, albeit it is dangerous to go alone, take this! This is your guide to our shipping times. Do bear in mind we have a limited control over weather happening in the world! Be aware, this is a compilation of many pieces...
Keebio focuses on mechanical keyboards... but what does that mean? Let's find out. Builds If you’ve seen the pre-built option on our website, you already know this is something we offer. However, there are a few other things that may help you get even closer to that...
The work keeps on chugging along at the Keebio office! We worked a lot on doing quality control on the Iris Aluminum cases, and we just posted them up for sale. Iris CE progress has been moving along as well, as the right half PCB prototypes came in. Updates * Iris...
We get a lot of comments sometimes from customers saying that our shipping times are really fast, and it doesn't take long from placing an order on the Keebio store website and receiving it. That's because we really are on top of our shipping and try...
We're still moving things along here, but a lot of my own effort has been directed toward getting the Iris CE completed. We also attended the NC Assistive Technology Expo last month, which was very interesting, as we got to hear directly from people what their needs are...
You may have a loved one who is deep in the forest of mechanical keyboards. Allow me to lend a metaphorical machete to your intellectual conundrum of how to navigate buying a gift for said folk. There are lots and lots of terms in this hobby. It’s okay if...
Are you in search of a compact and highly portable ergonomic keyboard that's perfect for on-the-go productivity? Many of you have been asking for a more compact version of the Iris keyboard that's low-profile and easy to carry around. Ask and you shall receive! Last month,...
If you're looking for help with struggling fingers, a neck injury, or limited use in your hands our mechanical keyboards can help you. Here are ways mechanical keyboards can help you when a normal keyboard doesn't cater to what you need. Finger Weakness Layers are a...
Without any ergonomic keyboard typing experience, you can go from a traditional staggered situation to a columnar stagger. Despite working at Keebio for 3 years, it was my first try at typing on an Iris! It was a fun time, and this post is about what I learned and what...
Yeah, so it's been 2 months since the last update post here, but if you're subscribed to the store newsletter, you should've been kept up to date already. If you're not subscribed, sign up here: https://news.keeb.io/ Things have been...
As usual, been busy with stuff, so it's been slow with getting the end of week updates in. I picked up a beat-up Model F XT the other day from an e-cycling place just down the street from my office. Also don't forget, there's...
It's been some time since the last update, as I've been in and out of the office a bit due to Spring Break, but there are quite a bit of things going on to catch you up with. Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll...
Lots have happened since the last update a few weeks ago! Sinc Rev. 3 was released, and it sold out after about a week. Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following builds: Iris * 18 month into the rabbit hole...
We received some more awesome packages this week and have been busy unpacking them and putting things into kits. We'll see how quickly we can pack them and make them available. Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the...
Now that Lunar New Year has passed, production of parts has continued and some packages have now come in or are on their way. So lots of exciting new stuff coming soon! We also released the next piece in our interview series, this time with Don of The Board Podcast....
...An interview of Don of The Board proudly brought to you by Keebio, the place for split keyboards. (For those of you unfamiliar with The Board Podcast, this is a play on the intro of every episode.) I've known Don for several years (so like an eternity in...
The waiting game continues this week, due to the Lunar New Year bringing production to a standstill. In the meantime, more keyboard design work is being completed. Today, we launched a new section of the blog for interviews! We're looking to showcase various people in the keyboard community...
😯 New Interview Series! Danny here, bringing you a new series to this site. I've been wanting to have a series of interview posts for a while, as I'd like to highlight various keyboard creators/designers/vendors out there. My goal is to get more written material...
It's been fairly quiet this week, as we're just waiting on new parts to arrive. I've mainly been working on my own custom Shopify app to provide more accurate shipping rates. Since the international portion of that has been completed, I'll be...
It's been about 2 months since the last weekly roundup, since we were quite busy with the holidays and then getting back up to speed again upon returning. We hope you have a good break in the meantime. Spotted in the Wild! KBO-5000 * Merry Christmas to my mom...
The NovelKeys event came around yet again this year, complete with "Team Ron" on the back of their event staff shirts. (You know... the Gater named Ron!) It was our mission to share the keyboards of the Keebio office we enjoy the most at the event, so Emily...
It is the era of aluminum at Keebio! Read on to find which of the products suit you and your desk aesthetic needs. These will drop Wednesday, December 7th at 11am EST. There are a limited number of cases available during Round 1, and we should have some more available...
So you've got a brand new keyboard PCB, but you'd like to make it hotswappable? No problem, you've come to the right place with this awesome guide! You'll find out how to select and install Mill-Max hotswap sockets into your PCB, so...
Were you at the NovelKeys meetup last weekend? Sounds like it was a lot of fun. We'll have a blog post about it soon for you to enjoy, so be on the lookout for it! Spotted in the Wild! I spy a Keebio board...: KBO-5000 * Finally got my...
The Elite-Pi is a microcontroller (sometimes referred to as MCU for “microcontroller unit”) which is a small computer on a single integrated circuit chip. Think about big-brain knowledge condensed into something small for a specific purpose. The specific purpose is to make keyboards awesome! This model is not the first...
Danny isn't able to the keyboard meetup hosted by NovelKeys this weekend, but two members of our team are heading up. Say hi if you are attending! The Iris Rev. 7 PCBs were also released to kick off this week, so get a set if you haven'...
Some Keebio build sightings this week, some updates, and a new YouTube video! Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following builds: BFO-9000 * Built a BFO-9000 to get my obsessive amount of Photoshop macros and shortcuts entirely onto my left...
Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following builds: Quefrency * Endgame? Only time will tell - Tented Quefrency with wrist rests - Reddit Iris * Low-profile Iris with custom CNC'd aluminum case - Twitter Nyquist * First build: Nyquist -...
Nothing much in terms of Keebio keyboard sightings this week, so just updates: Updates * Sinc Rev. 3 prototype PCBs arrived, currently working on updating the firmware work due to QMK changes * Coiled USB-C to USB-C cables in white are available now * The Jawn 3x3 Aluminum Macropad has been placed on...
I wasn't feeling too great last week, so didn't post, but that just means this week you get two weeks of updates to catch up on! Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following builds: Quefrency...
It's been fairly quiet this week in terms of community sightings, but that's okay. We've got other news to fill you in on. Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following builds: Quefrency * Fancy...
Another week has gone by, so you know what time it is, the Keebio Weekly Roundup, where we highlight sightings of Keebio boards and such from places like Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following...
Welcome to the new Keebio Weekly Roundup series, where we highlight sightings of Keebio boards and such from places like Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following builds: Sinc * In Sinc with the Dreameaters -...
They come in shades of every kind. Some are fandom inspired and some give your keyboard just the right sound you want. Some you can order right away and others you'll have to wait for what feels like an eternity for the magic to arrive... That's...
With the recent release of the BAMFK-1, I thought it was a good time to get some thoughts from the creator himself! NovelKeys features the Big Switch, and the community needed a new aesthetic case for it. Our founder, Danny, had just the case in mind… thus the creation of...
If you’re a first timer to mechanical keyboards, read on! This will help you choose the best keyboard for your needs, and help you understand some names of things. Psst! If you’re familiar with mech keebs, but are a first timer to Keebio, and you want to know...
The Iris has gone through 8 revisions so far, and it can be hard to remember the difference between revisions. So, we've put together some info about what those differences are so you know what to get. Comparison Table of Revisions Here's a table comparing the...
If you're interested in getting a pre-built keyboard from Keebio or just building your own, such as the Iris, Quefrency, and Sinc, one of the options you'll need to decide upon is which switches you want for us to use for your build. Don't...
After several months of working on the design and going through a few prototypes, we've finally started production on the aluminum case for the Iris! Development Process What took so long? If you’ve been tracking the status of development on the status board, you’ll see that...
Five years ago on May 5, 2017, I launched Keebio and announced it to the world. Back then, the store just had Cherry MX deskmats, diodes, TRRS jacks, Pro Micros, and switch springs. Not too long after, I added in Gateron switches and my first keyboard PCB, the Nyquist. Ever...
About 3 and a half years ago, I decided to start an online store (Keebio) as an experiment to see how it would go. I had been into the mechanical keyboards hobby for about a year at that point and had already gone into doing custom builds and handwired boards....
For some DIY mechanical keyboards, instead of an integrated microcontroller, a daughterboard like the Pro Micro is used. Pro Micro-based builds/PCBs are commonly found in designs for split keyboards like the Let’s Split, Quefrency, and Iris (the older Rev. 2), due to split keyboards being relatively new compared...
It’s been a while since I last posted something, although I’ve got a lot of ideas and thoughts in my head. I’ve got 8–9 draft posts on various keyboard-related topics that one day will all get finished. But in the meantime, here’s a bit more...
