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Forager Wireless Split Keyboard Kit
The Forager is a Voyager-inspired 34-key low-profile split keyboard. It is wireless and powered by ZMK firmware.
Pre flashed ZMK firmware with ZMK Studio support
Hot-swap sockets for Choc V1 switches (change switches without soldering)
Choc (18x17mm) spacing for a compact design
Magnetic tenting legs
Case top plate has switch puller grooves
A Seeed XIAO nRF52840 is used as the core of the Forager
RGB led to indicate battery level and BLE connection status
Reset button on the bottom
The ZMK firmware is already flashed and has ZMK Studio support. This allows you to easily change the layout without having to flash a new firmware.You can find the Build-Guide and more information here.
The includes:
Forager PCB (left, right side) fully assembled
Case (3D printed with black PLA)
4x tenting feet (3D printed with black PLA)
Screws (black countersunk M2x4 screws with spare screw)
Rubber feets
You also need:
34x Choc V1 switches
34x Choc V1 keycaps
2x LiPo 1S 3.7V battery (optional with a JST ACH connector)
PZ1 screwdriver
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Piantor Split Keyboard Kit
The Piantor Keyboard is a beginner-friendly, easy-to-solder, 42-key or 36-key, diodeless, low profile aggressive column staggered, hotswappable and non-hotswappable, programmable ergonomic mechanical split keyboard powered by Raspberry Pi Pico, Pico W or other compatible RP2040 boards.The improved case has threaded inserts for better durability.
Raspberry Pi Pico, switches and keycaps are not included.
It is based on the Cantor Keyboard.
Features:
Support for Choc V1 switches
Beginner friendly (less soldering, precompiled VIAL firmware, Gui to change layout)
Breakable pinky column (42-key to 36-key) inkl. case is only for 42-keys
QMK and VIAL firmware support.
Open source
Build-Guide
Kit includes:
Left and right pcb
2x Top plates (FR4 black 1.6mm)
3D printed case (black PLA) with threaded M2 inserts
2x EPDM foam for sound dampening
3D printed middle plate (black PLA)
Solder parts (TRRS jack)
Screws (stainless M2)
Rubber feets
Not included:
2x Raspberry Pi Pico
42x Choc V1 switches
Keycaps (Choc V1 switches need Choc keycaps, not MX)
Choc Hot-Swap Sockets (optional if you need Hot-Swap for the switches)
TRRS cable (4-pole)
Micro-USB cable
3D printed parts made with high quality filament from Redline Filament (made in Germany, environmentally friendly paper spool).
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
Design by Beekeeb
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3W6 RP2040 Split Keyboard Kit
This is the new 3w6 RP2040 version. Instead of the old ATmega32U4, it uses a modern RP2040 32-bit dual ARM microcontroller.
New features:
Onboard controller (RP2040) on both sides
4MB (32Mbit) QSPI flash and 264 KB SRAM
Full Duplex UART split transport up to 1.5Mb/s
Handedness via eeprom (automatic dectect which one is the master side via VBUS detection)
1x Blue user led (GPIO17) and 1x RGB led (WS2812) (GPIO25) on both sides, for layer or caps lock indication
ESD protection on all USB-C ports (also on the serial circuit)
Optional Pimoroni Trackball on both sides (The Pimoroni Trackball Rev2024 have a Qw/ST socket at the bottom, which sticks out at the keyboard bottom)
VIAL firmware flashed on both halfs, open VIAL GUI and change the layout as you need
Features:
PCB's are completely assembled, only the Choc V1 switches need to be soldered on
USB-C connector on master side for computer <-> keyboard connection
USB-C to USB-C connection between split keyboard halfs
Support for Choc V1 switches (not V2)
Choc spacing (keycaps are closer to each other)
Low profile and lightweight
Aggressive pinky stagger
This split keyboard kit does not support hotswap, no multiple switchtypes, no encoders, no LEDs, no Oled display.
Includes:
Left and right keyboard PCB (SMD components already assembled)
Top plates (black with silver 3W6 logo, FR4 material)
Middle plates (3D printed, black PLA)
Bottom Foam (self adhesive)
You need:
36x Choc V1 switches (no V2)
34x Choc 1U keycaps
2x Choc 1.5U keycaps
USB-C cable
Short USB-C to USB-C cable to connect both halfs (15-30cm)
Solder and solder iron to solder the switches
Build-Guide
Souce code for VIAL firmware and Precompiled VIAL firmware
3D printed parts made with high quality filament from Redline Filament (made in Germany, environmentally friendly paper spool).
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering switches) and does not include switches or keycaps.
PCB and case design by weteor, RP2040 port by 0xCB
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Reviung41 Keyboard Kit
The REVIUNG41 is 41-key column staggered keyboard, with 3x12 layout and 5 thumb keys.It supports switch hotswap with Kailh MX sockets. For the middle key in the thumb cluser you can use a 2U, or 2.25U keycap and install a 2U stabilizer.10x WS2812 RGB led's can be installed for Underglow and one upward facing for a accentuating illumination in the middle of the keyboard.
Includes:
PCB (black with white silk screen and silver surface finish)
Top plate (FR4 material, black with silver surface finish)
Bottom acrylic plate (3mm clear)
2x mid acrylic plates (3mm clear)
2mm acrylic MCU cover
Spacer and screws (stainless M2 T6 torx)
Kailh Hot-Swap Sockets
SMD diodes
WS2812 led's
Reset switch
Rubber feet
Build-Guide
You also need:
Recommended: Single Row Socket Headers
Optional: 2U stabilizer
41x MX compatible switches with 3 or 5 pins
1x Pro Micro or compatible clone (Puchi-C, or Elite-C)
Keycaps
USB cable
T6 Torx screwdriver
Soldering iron
Middle acrylic plates
This kit comes with a top middle acrylic plate (between the top plate and the main PCB) and bottom middle acrylic plate (between the main PCB and the bottom plate).This supports the entire surface of the keyboard, increasing the rigidity of the keyboard and increasing the weight.Therefore, it improves the typing feeling and the sound.
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
PCB and case designed by @GTIPS_SH
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ROMEO 40% Through Hole Keyboard Kit
Only through hole parts
USB-C
Pre-flashed QMK firmware with VIA support for easy layout editing
With top switch plate, switch alignment and stabilization
Noise dampening foam is not included
2 possible layouts - standard spacebar (6.25u) and split spacebar (2.25u - 1u - 2.75u)
Kit includes:
Top plate (switch mount), mid plate and bottom plate (FR-4 Fiberglass)
All solder parts
ATmega328P microcontroller is pre-flashed with bootloader (USBaspLoader) and QMK firmware (VIA keymap)
Acrylic guard plate 3mm (has bluish protection film)
Spacer and screws (stainless steel with T6 Torx)
Clear rubber feeds
The USB-C connector is a bit difficult to solder. I can do it for you."Soldering service for USB-C connector"
You also need:
USB-C cable
41switches (standard spacebar), or 44 switches (split spacebar) MX style with 3 or 5 pins
Keycaps
Optional: Dampening foam
Optional: Screw in stabilizers (Plate mount not supported)
T6 Torx screwdriver
Soldering iron
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
Download the VIA software for WIN/OSX from the VIA website and to easily change the keymap.VIA Demo Video
Design by Coseyfannitutti
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Discipad Numpad Kit
The Discipad is a very beginner friendly project that allows to create a useful and feature complete mechanical keypad. The PCB features an eye-catching exposed array of components on the top, supports up to 17 individual keys and comes with VIA-Firmware preflashed on the microcontroller unit (MCU).
Product features:
USB-C connector
Easy to solder through-hole parts
ATMEGA328P MCU
Gold plated pcb
Customizable Open Source Firmware (Supported: QMK, VIA, VIAL)
The MCU comes preflashed with VIA firmware which allows for full configuration without needing to programm.
Kit Includes:
Mid and bottom pcb (black/gold)
Top plate to support 3Pin switches
3mm clear acrylic guard plate
Solder parts
Spacer and screws
Pre-flashed Atmega328P (USBaspLoader Bootloader & VIA Firmware)
Self adhesive rubber feet
Note: For transport the acryl guard plate has a bluish protection film applied, which should be removed before assembly.
You need:
17x MX switches (3 or 5 pin) no Choc V2
Keycaps (MX)
USB-C cable
T6 Torx screwdriver
Soldering equipment
Important: The USB-C can be difficult to solder properly without using flux. If you want me to do it for you add the USB-C Soldering Service
You optionally need:
3x 2u stabilizers
Dampening foam
Guides
Solder guide by Coseyfannitutti
Case assembling video guide Note: This is a different pad but the process is the same
VIA video guide by MechMerlin
How to enter Bootloader Mode
Download Links
VIA Software / Visit the VIA Website for more information.
VIAL Software
Discipad QMK Firmware files
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only. Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.Discipad design by Coseyfannitutti
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Plaid-Pad 4x4 Macro Pad / Numpad Kit
This is the Rev3 of the Plaid-Pad pcb.More info's in the changelog below.
Preflashed firmware, with support for VIAL Configurator, easy customize keymap without coding, compiling or flashning
The rotary encoder are assign to F17-F24 and you can customize the behavior with Karabiner-Elements (OSX) or AutoHotkey (WIN), or now with VIAL
If you don't like the aditional software, you can customize all keys and rotary encoder with the QMK firmware
Support for a 0.91 Inch oled display (SSD1306) (not included)
Black kit has a gold plated pcb and brass slotted screws
White kit has a silvery plated pcb and stainless steel screws (T6 Torx)
USB-C connector
MX (3-Pin, 5-Pin), Choc and ChocV2 switch support
Supports up to 4 Rotary Encoder (top row, or right column)
Positions for the Rotary Encoder are interchangeable with switches
Only through-hole parts (easy to solder)
ATMEGA328P MCU
QMK Firmware (keymap files)
Great companion to the Plaid keyboard
Build Guide
This is the pre installed keymap for the Plaid-Pad.You can find more keymaps here.
The USB-C connector is a bit difficult to solder. I can do it for you. "Soldering service for USB-C connector"
Includes:
Top, mid and bottom pcb (choose color)
2mm clear acrylic guard plate (has bluish protection film)
Solder parts with pre flashed Atmega328 (USBaspLoader and QMK firmware with VIA support)
Spacer and screws (white kit: stainless steel with T6 Torx, black kit: brass slotted screws)
Rubber feeds
You also need:
16x switches (3pin, or 5pin)
Optional: rotary encoder (0-4x)
Optional: Oled display (SSD1306 - 0.91 Inch 128x32 I2C)
USB-C cable
Keycaps
Slotted screwdriver (black variant), or T6 Torx screwdriver (white variant)
Soldering iron & solder
Files for a simple 3d printable case, drawings for the guard plate and dampening foam are available here.
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
CHANGELOG
Rev3
Support for a SSD1306 oled display (I2C Pins C4/C5)
Removed the 2 indicator LEDs (Pin C4/C5)
Added a power indicator LED
Changed case mounting style back to the previous style (spacer mounted between mid PCB and bottom plate) - fix ChocV2 issue from REV2.1
Rev2.1
Bigger solder pads for the USB-C connector (a bit easier to solder)
Support for Choc V2 switches (issue that the keycap touch the mounting screw, if bottoming out)
Changed case mounting style (spacer go through the pcb and screwed on the top and bottom plate)
Rev2 (Rev1.1)
Pcb's with the label Rev1.1 are Rev2 (fixed with the second ordered batch)
Optional: up to 4 Rotary Encoder
Support for 3pin switches with the new top plate
Add a small PLAID-PAD text beneath the USB-C connector
Rev1
Initial pcb design
Optional up to 2 Rotary Encoder
With the software "Plaid Pad MIDI" (by Mitchell van Manen), you can use the Plaid-Pad as a Midi device.
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Plaid Gold Keyboard Kit - USB-C MX/Choc
With most modern kits its hard to say what it takes to get a beautiful, working mechanical keyboard. But the Plaid - designed by Takuya Urakawa - is a feature complete ortholinear 40% mechanical keyboard that has nothing to hide.
Unlike the original Plaid Kit the Plaid Gold Kit offers additional switch options as well as an updated USB-C connection while maintaining the accessibility of the build. It features only easy-to-solder through hole components, but is still fully equiped with everything you need to use it on a daily basis. If you need an additional macropad the Plaid-Pad will be the perfect companion.
Product features:
Through-hole components
4x12 ortholinear layout
MX Style (3 or 5 pin), Choc, or Choc V2 switches
Easy change the keymap with VIAL GUI, no coding required
QMK, VIA and VIAL compatible Microcontroller Unit (ATMEGA328P)
USB-C connectivity
Bottom plate with two different artworks on both sides
Kit Includes:
Main PCB, top and bottom plate
All required solder components
Transparent acrylic guard plate (3mm)
Brass spacers and screws
Self adhesive rubber feet
Note:
For transport the acryl guard plate has a bluish protection film applied, which should be removed before assembly.The USB-C can be difficult to solder properly without using flux. If you want me to do it for you add the USB-C Soldering Service.
You need:
48x MX or Choc switches
USB-C cable
Keycaps
Slotted screwdriver
Soldering equipment
You optionally need:
2U Stabilizer (No Plate mount!)
Plaid dampening foam
Guides:
Soldering GuideYou can follow the Build-Guide for the normal Plaid pcb. The only differnece are the two additional resistors (R9 & R10 are 5.1kOhm).
Installing the bottom PCB and acrylic coverThe case assembly is very similiar to the Plaid-Pad. Here is a video of it.
How to enter Bootloader Mode
Download Links:
VIAL Software
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only. Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
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2% Milk - 2-Key Macro Pad
Kit includes:
1x 3D Printed Milk Case (not included if you choose the Variant "Kit without case")
1x Milk PCB - (Designed by PyroL)
1x Pro Micro Microcontroller w/Headers
4x Mill-Max Hotswap Sockets
1x WS2812B RGB Led
Default case color is white. I can also print the case in black, red, pink, orange, gold, light green.Please contact me via Mail, Discord or Telegram, to check if the color is available.
What do you need:
2x Switches
2x Keycaps
Micro USB cable
Soldering iron
Build Guide
3D printed parts made with high quality filament from Redline Filament (made in Germany, environmentally friendly paper spool).
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
PCB design by Pyro.keysMilk case design by soft
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Gherkin Kit - 30% Mechanical Keyboard
Variant:
PCB
Kit includes:
Top, mid and bottom pcb (white)
1x Pro Micro
Solder parts (30x 1N4148 diodes, 30x 470kOhm resistor for led, 1x 100Ohm resistor, 1x100kOhm resistor, 1x Mosfet)
6x M2x7mm spacer
38x M2x4 screw (T6 Torx)
16x M2x12mm spacer
4x clear rubber feeds
What else do you need:
30x Switches
Keycaps
optional: 30x 3mm led's
T6 Torx screwdriver
Soldering iron
Build Guide
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
The kits are sold under the appropriate license here. PCB design by di0ib from 40percent.club
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Plaid Keyboard Kit
Bootloader and VIA (VIAL compatible) keymap already flashed on the ATMEGA328p chip.
VIAL Keyboard Configurator
Solder parts on the pcb, connect it with a pc and start typing.
Only through-hole components
4x12 ortholinear layout
Grid & MIT layout
ONLY for PCB mount MX switches (5pin)
For plate mounted switch (3 pin) you need a top plate (acylic or carbon)
QMK firmware compatible (update firmware via USB)
MCU: ATMEGA328p
Includes:
Main PCB
Bottom (PCB or 3mm acrylic plate)
Solder parts
Transparent acrylic guard plate 2mm (has bluish protection film)
Brass spacer and screws (T6 Torx)
Solder Guide
How to install the guard plate (Instead of the two nuts, use the M2x10mm standoff)
You also need:
48x switches (MX, not Choc)
Mini USB cable
Keycaps
T6 Torx screwdriver
Soldering iron
Photos of the completed kit are for demonstration purposes only.Please note that this kit must be assembled (soldering) and does not include switches or keycaps.
PCB design by Takuya Urakawa
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