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A reference for keyboard builders

Layout standards, firmware documentation, component guides, and terminology — everything you need to build keyboards.

Layouts

Keyboard size standards, key arrangements, and layout conventions.

Firmware

QMK, ZMK, Vial — what they do and how to configure them.

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Switches

MX, low-profile, optical — types, specs, and how to choose.

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Keycaps

Profiles, materials, manufacturing, and set compatibility.

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Building

Soldering, hot-swap, stabilizers, lubrication, and sound tuning.

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Glossary

Keyboard terminology explained in plain language.