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How-to: DIY Das Keyboard for free
If you haven’t got a Das Keyboard II with mechanical key switches for Christmans, don’t be discouraged: you can have one for free (excluding sweat) if you dedicate a weekend building it: Here is how from SaneAsylum.com: How-to: DIY Das Keyboard from SaneAsylum.com
ABC News: Das Keyboard, The Reason Why
According to Richard Hart, ABC journalist: “Das Keyboard has a great feel, because it uses classic mechanical switches. No labels on the keys. Why? To force you to learn to touch type, das why.” Full article here.
All-you-can-eat Das Keyboard
For the culinary demanding users, we have now an answer. Scott Thomsen from Agave Design sent us a pointer to the waffle keyboard.