Laptops were designed for travel, but were they designed to keep you comfortable while you work? “Nope,” is the big response from a study from 2020 (see the end for paper link!). They found that using an external keyboard, rather than the built-in one, is the best way to go....
If you're building a keyboard around the Gateron KS-33 footprint - like the Keebio Iris LM-G - you've got three switch options to choose from, all sold individually starting at $0.25 per switch. They share the same low-profile MX-compatible stem and KS-33 2.0 pin...
If you're building or upgrading a low-profile keyboard designed for Kailh Choc V2 switches, like the Iris LM-K, Nyquist LM, or Quefrency LM, you've got a small but carefully curated set of options to choose from. Keebio sells four different variants at the moment. They share...
Our wrists are closely connected to our hands, so of course we think about them regarding office ergonomics. But what about our neck and shoulders? Most folks that review our keyboards note that using our keyboard alleviated wrist pain, but there are some too that mention that their neck or...
First post of the new year! Things are moving along again, and long-awaited parts have started to come in. Updates Nyquist LM The Nyquist LM has now been released in 4-row (Levinson-style) and 5-row formats. Nothing too much to say here, but if you're in the market for...
How we put load on our fingers matters: especially as it comes to a task we do 8+ hours a day. Olympic-level durations, even. Many of us think about wrist health in terms of posture and force. Our biomechanics research paper we’re discussing today suggests how we use our...
What on earth is this study? The researchers for (take a breath) “Guidelines for Wrist Posture Based on Carpal Tunnel Pressure Thresholds” were seeking to create posture recommendations for the “design of tools and hand-intensive tasks.” These guidelines are limited to the scope of pressure caused by wrist positioning, rather...
The work on multiple projects simultaneously continues as the year wraps up. Updates New LM projects in general One of the main holdups with the Demod LM and Quefrency LM projects was with the use of low-profile stabilizers. Originally, they were designed for use with Gateron Low-Profile stabilizers. However, once...
Send people the best split keyboards in time for celebration! Orders with Keebio usually ship quickly, but bear in mind we have no control over weather patterns across the globe, only the patterns of components on your keyboards. ✨ Build Times We're a team of 3 (sometimes 4!) here...
This month’s letter will be discussing your biomechanical hardware, so to speak. If you’ve been curious about what can cause things like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and other nerve injuries involving the wrist and hands, the paper (take a deep breath if reading aloud) Pathophysiology of Nerve Compression Syndromes:...
Things got busy again with a short trip and a holiday weekend, so updates got delayed. But as a result, that just means more cool stuff to present! Updates Demod LM The PCBs, plates, and aluminum case prototypes came in, and I knocked out the firmware for it fairly quickly....
The "(Not-So)" portion of this title has gone away, since it's been the third week in a row that an update has been posted. We'll see how long this can be kept up. But I just wanted to keep all of you up to...
It's me again, bringing you some more updates on what we're up to at Keebio! There's been quite a bit of progress on a few custom mechanical designs, opening up room for more work on other boards. Spotted in the Wild - Community Builds...
Another few months have elapsed, so it's time for some more updates! Updates BDN9 Rev. 3 The PCB for the BDN9 Rev. 3 has now been released, and the major change with it is the addition of MX hotswap sockets to it. We did have to drop Alps...
It's been a year since our last update post on things, as we've been developing so many new products and improving existing ones. Here's what's been going on lately: Updates ESD Protection This past winter, we had a lot of customer issues...
A couple of twists and turns in today's repair adventure, just as one problem is fixed, another is revealed! Intake Information * Case #56917 * Keyboard: NuPhy Halo75 * Symptoms: After changing switches, lots of keys are not working * Service Level: 1 From what was described, I figured it would be...
Another day, another repair job to take care of... Intake Information * Case #56974 * Keyboard: Drop Alt * Symptoms: 2 keys not working "Y" and "U" * Service Level: 0 Based on the info that came in, it seemed like it was probably going to be something like the...
Yet another repair job today, this time involving a PCB with 3 non-working columns. Intake Information * Case #57004 (This is just the order number for easier tracking on my end) * Keyboard: ESNTL TKL KY-02 * Symptoms: 3 columns of switches not working (starting from F7, F8, F9) * Service Level: 1 Unboxing...
Over the past year and a half, we've offered a keyboard repair service and have fixed over 100 keyboards, as seen in our repair log spreadsheet. In this post, I'll go through the repair of a keyboard to see what goes on. Intake Information * Case #56892...
What is enthusiasm without the mechanical? For the 2024 gift-giving season, find something that wins the heart of your keeb-passionate relative or friend if you want to go big, medium or small with your gift. Discover Your Champion: The Switch Tester Trying things one at a time? Pshaw. A thing...
Another year almost in the bag! Along with goodies. Make sure your goodies get to your favorite people in time. Orders with Keebio usually ship quickly, but bear in mind we have no control over weather patterns on the globe, only the patterns of components on your keyboards. Use the...
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...
Would you like a keyboard that eases the strain on your fingers? Ease-of-use, among other great features, is a hallmark of this kind of keyboard: the low profile keyboard. Let’s talk about the benefits of these cool cats. Closer & Easily Reachable If you’re having a hard time...
Back again to bring you some more fresh updates on what's been going on. Lots of stuff going on with Iris CE and other things! Spotted in the Wild! Maybe you'll draw some inspiration from what you see in the following builds: BFO-9000 * A BFO-9000 for...
With the release of more recent models like the Iris CE and the Iris LM, 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...
