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Working and hacking on the PolyKybd (Displays In Your Keycaps): www.crowdsupply.com/polykybd/polyky… Blog posts on ko-fi.com/polykb

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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
PolyKybd⌨️ firmware 1.0.0 is out🎉🎊🥳 ! 🎓First-run tutorial on the keycaps 🌍160 layouts ✨10 glyph scripts 😄Emoji layer 🎯App shortcut icons ⏺️On-board macros 🔐Signed firmware ⚡Flash both halves at once 🏎️ RP2040@200MHz 👾Btw.. runs DOOM github.com/thpoll83/qmk...
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Release PolyKybd v1.0.0 First-run tutorial · thpoll83/qmk_firmware
No protocol change. This release still speaks protocol 18, the same as host 1.3.4, so either can be updated first. Update the host too if you want Braille's new round dots, because the host deliver...
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Running my PolyKybd at 200MHz! #mechanicalkeyboard #rp2040 ko-fi.com/post/Running...
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Running at 200MHz!!!!
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
People kept asking: Does it run #doom ? It does... #PolyKybd #mechanicalkeyboard #rp2040
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Ah, right I'm working on this #crkbd variant... #mechanicalkeyboard Let's call it PolyKybd Split42 😉
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Cool concept, the $230 #OpenAI #Codex Micro. Couldn't resist giving #PolyKybd the same powers in under an hour. 😅 You can even read the agent status, no color guessing 😉 Cost: $0. No extra hardware, just firmware. #MechanicalKeyboards
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Yes, trying out something... glad I have an expansion port :) #mechanicalkeyboard
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I added downloadable font packs that are dynamically transferred to the keyboard and 160 Languages🤯 ko-fi.com/post/My-Keyc...
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Font Packs 📰📦 and 160 Languages 🤯
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Flashing both keyboard halves at once! And more ;) ko-fi.com/post/Flashin...
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Flashing both halves at once! And more ;)
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Some software updates (in case you care about the details) ko-fi.com/post/A-few-v...
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A few very busy weeks
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
I got some updates for you: ko-fi.com/post/Steps-t...
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Hackster.io @hacksterio.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Raspberry Pi has announced the official launch of its Raspberry Pi Radio Module 2 — now available as a standalone product for the first time, priced at just $4.
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The $4 Raspberry Pi Radio Module 2 Looks to Add SPI-Connected Wi-Fi, Bluetooth to Your Next Project
Based on the same Infineon CYW43439 as the Raspberry Pi Pico W and Pico 2 W, this compact comms module comes pre-certified
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smandercom.bsky.social @smandercom.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Thanks for the Feedback @thpoll.bsky.social ! There is a great article on the Polykybd in the current german issue of @makemagazin.de ! link to the @crowdsupply.bsky.social page below
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Kevin Santo Cappuccio @jumperless.org · 20/11/2024
Me: **really needs to get these V5 Rev4 gerbers in like yesterday to get them shipped before CNY** Also me: **spends 3 days nudging tracks around purely for aesthetics (yes, including the inner layers because fuck you)**
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I couldn't sleep last night so I took some pictures... #mechanicalkeyboard
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
During my lunch break, I took the chance to visit the only #mechanicalkeyboard store www.geekboards.de in Germany. Thanks for the hospitality! Amazing store!
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
1/3 This happened to a friend when doing a test assembly of the #PolyKybd:
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arturo182 @arturo182.bsky.social · 02/07/2023
We need to rebuild our electronics Twitter network, let's have an awesome HW/SW project thread! Reply here with one or more projects that you are proud of and people might recognize you for 😊
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 19/10/2024
Wow! Since I got so many new followers over the last few days, I will post some PolyKybd pics.🎉 Once a while, I also post some stuff on ko-fi.com/polykb/posts and in case someone is interested in the kit, head to www.crowdsupply.com/polykybd/pol... Thank You🙏
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arturo182 @arturo182.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2024
Solder Party all set up at #KiCon 😊
A table with black cloth and lots of pcbs on it with labels next to them. There is also a large PCB with full color silkscreen on an easle. Also a photo frame with the Solder Party logo, description and a qr code. There's also some keeb things in a box in the back 👀
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 20/09/2024
New blog post! Diffusers, Software, CE Stuff and background info to the Video. Check it out! #MechanicalKeyboards ko-fi.com/post/Polishi...
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Diffusers, Software, CE Stuff and a Video!
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 14/09/2024
It has been a bit quiet, but I'm still working on it: crowdsupply just uploaded my video to their #YouTube channel🎉: youtu.be/pXc64xxlNH0?si… (click on the link for 4K glory). Enjoy~ #MechanicalKeyboard #PolyKybd
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PolyKybd - Elevate your typing experience with displays in your keycaps!
YouTube video by Crowd Supply
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c't magazin @ct.de · 08/08/2024
Überraschung von den Raspi-Entwicklern: Der RP2350-Chip des Pico 2 ist nicht nur stärker als der RP2040, sondern hat auch alternativ nutzbare RISC-V-Kerne. #Raspberry Pi
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Raspberry Pi Pico 2 mit Mikrocontroller RP2350: Stärkere ARM-Kerne und RISC-V
Überraschung von den Raspi-Entwicklern: Der RP2350-Chip des Pico 2 ist nicht nur stärker als der RP2040, sondern hat auch alternativ nutzbare RISC-V-Kerne.
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Solder Party @solder.party · 08/08/2024
We're proud to announce our latest additions to the Stamp line, powered by @raspberrypi.bsky.social's latest MCU: - RP2350 Stamp - RP2350 Stamp XL - RP2xxx Stamp Carrier XL They will become available in a few weeks, but we want to mention some of the highlights in this thread:
A set of three PCBs, one is a small rectantular one, the RP2350 Stamp, another is a bit larger, the RP2350 Stamp XL. The last one is a Due/Mega form-factor and footprints for the Stamps to be installed. It also contains a large amount of various connectors, including USB Host and Device, microSD, HDMI-shaped one, Qwiic, LiPo, DC Jack.
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 29/07/2024
Just some pictures this time~ 이번에는 사진만~ #MechanicalKeyboard #PolyKybd
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 21/07/2024
I added some diffusers to the LED hole to make the light more ambient and the housing more dust proof. Over-engineered? #PolyKybd #MechanicalKeyboard
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 20/07/2024
I found this funny USB-C connector... It makes your split keyboard a mono-block 😂
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 17/07/2024
I created a short video on how to use the Latin extended/supplement characters (æ,ã,š,ß,ç, etc...) and how to pick other alternatives (sent via #UNICODE) on the #PolyKybd #MechanicalKeyboard youtu.be/3h96KhmJhUs?...
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PolyKybd Split72: Use and change Latin extended letters
For Build instructions head to https://github.com/thpoll83/PolyKybd
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 24/05/2024
#PolyKybd #MechanicalKeyboard As I can now display shortcuts depending on the program context, I decided to write a post about it: ko-fi.com/post/Program...
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Program Context Driven Shortcut Overlays
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 21/04/2024
I wrote a post that briefly explains the protocol for transferring overlays and stuff #MechanicalKeyboard ko-fi.com/post/How-The...
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 19/04/2024
Created a shortcut overlay for #inkscape Very satisfying to see the icons on the keycaps 🥹 #MechanicalKeyboard #PolyKybd
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 16/04/2024
Here are some pics from the transparent case I prepared for #HackadayEurope #MechanicalKeyboards
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arturo182 @arturo182.bsky.social · 13/04/2024
Got to see @thpoll.bsky.social's PolyKybd in person at #HackadayBerlin and wow, my photos don't do it justice, it's a beautiful piece of hardware 😊
A split keyboard with each key having a small oled so that the label can be changed at will. Also each key has an led, also there's an LCD on each side, also there's a scroll wheel on one side and a trackpad on the other one.
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 12/04/2024
🤫 I have something prepared for #HackadayEurope
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 10/04/2024
I forgot to mention!🥹 There will be a talk about the #PolyKybd at hackaday.io/europe2024 🚀 Ping me if you are there and want to chat about #MechanicalKeyboards
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 03/04/2024
How about some #Kicad shortcuts? Well these are work in progress...😁
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 02/04/2024
Now I can download overlays for program specific shortcuts! #PolyKybd #MechanicalKeyboard ko-fi.com/post/Shortcu...
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 15/03/2024
I wrote a short post about the current prototypes in the wild: ko-fi.com/post/Prototy...
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 12/03/2024
I do like the low profile tactile switches with the stepped/staircase profile!😁 Should I make the stepped profile available as a variation for the kit...? 🤔 #MechanicalKeyboards
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 08/03/2024
Trying some Tecsee Medium tactile switches. The only MX compatible low profile variant with LED slit! #MechanicalKeyboards
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 06/03/2024
Got a test batch with alternative FPC sockets (identical footprint, but pins are reversed), as the original part has a back order time of 180 working days... works! 😁
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 18/02/2024
Should work... Idea for product version 2🤫
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 14/02/2024
A small Valentine's Day present from me😘: PolyKybd Build Guide video is online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Rp...
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
Preparation for CCHCON: Keyboard ✅ Keyboard Bag ✅
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 01/02/2024
Did I mention that the PolyKybd can do Emojis..?
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 30/01/2024
I just got one of these handy pogo-pin clamps... Coincidentally it is a perfect fit with my debug port 😁 The problem is that I don't need to debug right now 🤷
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 28/01/2024
I wrote a small post about the OLED burn in effect: ko-fi.com/post/OLED-bu...
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 22/01/2024
And the XL-3030RGBC-WS2812B work flawlessly! All 5 boards turned on without any LED issues. So I'm gonna change the other side as well. This is the final version for the PolyKybd Split72 😍 As you can see, these LEDs are slightly smaller, but I love them!
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 17/01/2024
I heard keyboards now need an AI key🤔 How about this one...?
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 12/01/2024
Trying the 35mm Cirque Trackpad... Already works, mouse handling is much better compared to the 23mm version! The housing is a bit larger than the case, but I think that's not an issue 😁
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thpoll @thpoll.bsky.social · 07/01/2024
Now as I have a final PolyKybd PCB design, I'm thinking about exchanging the www.lcsc.com/product-deta... LEDs as those are really difficult to assemble... (usually I have to manually fix some on every board) JLC offers to dry these before for higher success rate. Any experience..?
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