BYO (Build Your Own) Mechanical Keyboard
A project in Boston, MA by Travis Bumgarner000days
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Customize what your keyboard does and how it works! Classes on the topics of soldering, circuits and coding are included!
Backers: 510
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62
Funded: $31,829 of $5,000
Dates: Jan 18th -> Feb 17th (30 days)
Project By: Travis Bumgarner
Backers: 510
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62
Funded: $31,829 of $5,000
Dates: Jan 18th -> Feb 17th (30 days)
Project By: Travis Bumgarner
$31,829
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 17 @ 12:16 -0500 GMT
636%
of goal
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Latest News
(Please Read) This Kickstarter and the future of Painless Prototyping 
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All - When I initially set out to launch this Kickstarter I wasn't quite sure of what I wanted Painless Prototyping to be. With the Kickstarter I was a bit overwhelmed by the variety of tiers, stretch goals, shipping options, addons, and other... (Read More)
Wooden Cases now available as a new addon!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
If you'd like a case to cover the bottom of your BYO keyboard, I've got you covered! Cases will come unfinished so if you'd like to paint or stain it, you can! To get a case, modify your pledge and select either the 6 key or 9 key option from the... (Read More)
Final Plastic Colors Picked for Keycaps!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
For Context - I originally ordered keycaps from company X to do the photoshoot for the Kickstarter. You'll see those down below on the left side. Unfortunately, they don't mass produce individual key caps so I had to find another manufacturer. To the... (Read More)
You! Yes you! Help Shape the BYO Keyboard Educational Content!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm starting to prepare the written and recorded content for the BYO Keyboard Guide. You can see the current progress here. I want to hear from you, what do you want to see in it? Comment below! (Read More)
Vote for your Favorite Themes!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Vote for your favorite themes! Share on social media! Voting will end as the Kickstarter comes to a close. (Read More)
Last Update Today: 9 Key BYO Keyboards are Available & Theme Contest (Win your own 9 Key BYO Keyboard!!!)
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
9 Key BYO Keyboards are Available! You'll find them under "9 Key BYO Keyboard". Theme Contest Click here to design your own theme. Once you've designed a theme, share it in the comments below and give it a title! In 5 days, I'll close submissions and... (Read More)
New Tier for Bulk Orders
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
After receiving a few requests, I've decided to open up a new tier: 3 Or More BYO Keyboard which will include 3 or more kits. The additional $40 per kit is to factor in shipping which is a fixed price per country. This reward is only available... (Read More)
Contest 2 Winners! - NiKey, My Key Party, Keebo
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I consulted with two other judges and together we decided... In Third Place... My Key Party Anthony says... I've not ever made anything electronic so I imagine this will be a fun project. I will program the keys to launch various sounds that I... (Read More)
Woah!!! 9 Key Keyboard Unlocked! Let me know what you think in the comments!
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
9 Key Keyboard Never thought I'd hit $20,000! I am super stoked! First Prototype Second Prototype How do you feel about this new design which would be available in black and white? Let me know in the comments! (Read More)
Adafruit Show and Tell Tonight!
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All - I wasn't able to make it on last week due to some last minute things that popped up. However, I am going to do my best to be on Adafruit's Show and Tell tonight! Show and Tell starts at 7:30PM EST (About 15 minutes from now). I hope to... (Read More)
Referral Program Issues
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all - It appears that there might have been some issues emailing out referral program invites. If you signed up for the referral program and didn't receive an email from me, please shoot me a message on here with the name and email address that... (Read More)
BYO Keyboard in the News, Twitch Streams, and New Themes!
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
In the News! The BYO Keyboards has been making its rounds on the internet which is super exciting! So far I've seen posts on Geeky Gadgets, MakerBlock, Steemhunt, and lastly and perhaps most exciting - on a German IT News Site, Golem! If you've seen... (Read More)
Referral Program is Live!
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
If you already signed up, you should have received an email! (Please send me a message if you haven't) Want in? Click here to signup! Rewards Include: Refer 2 people and get an extra set of keycaps Refer 5 people and get an extra BYO Keyboard For... (Read More)
Come join me tonight as I do a live stream on Twitch!
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! I figured it's time to dust off the microphone and webcam! Tonight I'll be testing out some new switches and key caps and also writing some sample code! Come hang out with meand ask any and all questions! I'll be live starting at 7PM EST! (Read More)
BIG UPDATE!: Second Contest is Open, First Contest Winners & New Themes!
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Second Contest is Open! Contest #2 is "What will you make with the BYO Keyboard?". For some inspiration, check out this previous update. If you have any questions, please post in the comments. To enter fill out this form! The top 3 interesting ideas... (Read More)
Referral Program & New keycaps! (And hopefully more keycaps with the next backer or two!)
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Referral Program The Referral Program will launch in the next day or two. Want awesome swag that no one else has access to? Sign up now! Themes Geometry theme is unlocked!! We're also less than $200 away from the Cotton Candy theme! Geometry Theme... (Read More)
Three Part Update - Referral Program, Adafruit Show & Tell, Educational Update & Themes
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Referral Program Starts Soon I'm running a referral program with a chance to win gear that's not listed here, gift cards, and more! If you're interested, sign up here! Adafruit Show & Tell I'll be tentatively doing a quick appearance on Adafruit... (Read More)
What do you hope to learn with this Kickstarter and how do you want to learn it?
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
First Brainstorming Session I've been spending my evening doing research into how I want to do the live streaming sessions and what kind of written and recorded content I want to create for you to use to learn. I want to hear from you! What do you... (Read More)
Rainbow Keyboard Theme Unlocked!
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Last update for today! Thank you everyone for your support! Rainbow Theme (Read More)
Contest 2 Preview: What will you make with the BYO Keyboard?
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
If you didn't know, contest 1 is still running for a few more days! Check it out here! The second contest is titled "What will you make with the BYO Keyboard?" and will launch once the first contest ends. You'll be able to submit a title, and what... (Read More)
Meta Keyboard Theme Unlocked! (New Reward for just Keycaps Unlocked!)
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Fireworks! Hey all! We've passed the $8,000 mark and that means the first of many themes has been unlocked! The Meta Keyboard Theme is now available! We'll send out a survey at the end of the Kickstarter so you can select this theme. Note: The... (Read More)
Small Typo with "Pledge $79 or more 2x BYO Keyboard"
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The description reads: "The kit contains all of the parts needed to make one mechanical keyboard with any of the themes that are unlocked." This should actually be two mechanical keyboards. Sorry about that! (Read More)
What an Exciting first 48 hours! - Fully Funded, Kickstarter Project We Love Selection, and Awesome Tweets
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
So here's what happened since we launched... Fully Funded in 48 Hours! I did not think this would happen so quickly. Thank you so so much! I had a fun idea for a stop motion gif I was going to make when the project got funded. Didn't think it'd be so... (Read More)
Let me know what Country you live in for Cheaper Shipping!
January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All - I did a set price for all international shipping. If you'd like me to ship to your country, I'll look it up individually and set that as a separate shipping price! Please comment below what country you live in! (Read More)
Contest 1: Share the Word on Twitter and Facebook!
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I'll be doing weekly contests throughout the duration of the Kickstarter where you get to win awesome swag! For this week, share this Tweet on Twitter or this post on Facebook for a chance to win your own BYO V2.1 Alpha (pictured below)! BYO Keyboard... (Read More)
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