r/olkb is a subreddit with 66k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses keyboard, qmk, looking for, firmware, and split.
Hardware and software maker community based around ortholinear or ergonomic keyboards and QMK firmware.
This started as a help & update subreddit for Jack Humbert's company, OLKB (originally Ortholinear Keyboards), but quickly turned into a larger maker community that is DIY in nature, exploring what's possible with hardware, software, and firmware.
Popular Themes in r/olkb
#1
Solution Requests
: "Does something like this exist?"
4 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Introducing the Toucan keyboard"
4 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Trackball Mini v3 - wireless compact device for cursor control"
3 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Want feedback / improvement ideas before release"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/olkb
#1
Keyboard
: "Introducing the Toucan Keyboard"
192 posts
#2
Qmk
: "Qmk Flow Tap released 🚀 – disable HRMs during fast typing"
87 posts
#3
Looking For
30 posts
#4
Firmware
: "Vial 0.7.4 released, adding Chordal Hold, Flow Tap, Repeat Key, Caps Word, Layer Lock, and more 🚀"
27 posts
#5
Split
: "The Bug54 my own and first Split mechanical keyboard"
26 posts
#6
Layout
: "The Perfect Keyboard Doesn't Exi- (ID75 + Layout review after 5 months of use)"
18 posts
#7
Pcb
: "Cata: 34 key keyboard with self-encasing Pcb with Gateron LP 3.0 keyswitches"
17 posts
#8
Layer
: "Vial 0.7.4 released, adding Chordal Hold, Flow Tap, Repeat Key, Caps Word, Layer Lock, and more 🚀"
17 posts
#9
Build
: "My first Build"
15 posts
#10
Wireless
: "Trackball Mini v3 - Wireless compact device for cursor control"
14 posts
Flair Used in r/olkb
#1
Build Pics
: "All the Keyboards I've Designed and Built Over the Last 3.5 Years"
80 posts
#2
Discussion
: "[IC] Metal Keycaps for Low-Profile Boards — Need OLKB Input!"
9 posts
#3
Help - Unsolved
: "Right thumb Return"
1 post
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Yearly
+4k members(6.2%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026