diyofthings / awesome-split-keyboards

A collection of ergonomic split keyboards ⌨

Awesome Split Keyboards

• Ergodox
• Ergodox infinity
• ErgoDox EZ
• Ergodone
• Ergotravel
• Fortitude60
• For Science
• Fourier 40
• Georgi
• Gergo
• Redox
• Let's Split
• Minidox
• Helix
• Corne
• Zen
• Sol
• Chimera Ergo
• Kyria
• Iris
• Levinson
• Viterbi
• Nyquist
• BFO-9000
• Mitosis
• Dactyl
• Dactyl-ManuForm
• Atreus
• Atreus62
• Atreis
• Pteron
• CatBoard
• Arke
• Keyboard.io Model01
• SmartYao/Koolertron Keyboard
• Mistel Barocco
• VE.A
• Ultimate Hacking Keyboard
• X-Bows
• Kinesis Advantage
• Kinesis Freestyle Pro
• Matias Ergo Pro
• Goldtouch Go!2
• Maltron
• Cherry ErgoPlus MX 5000 (G80-5000)
• Dygma Raise
• ErgoDash
• Dumang DK6
• Lily58
• R-Go Split
• Moonlander (Mark I)
• Sofle
• Pinky
• Colosseum
• Ergoinu
• Build your own keyboard (Do it yourself - DIY)
  • Plates & Cases
    • Laser Cutting
    • 3D Printing
  • Electronics
    • PCBs
  • Firmware
• Keyboard Information
  • Keycaps
  • Switches
  • Switch Testers
• Shopping
  • Keycaps
  • Cables
• Community
  • Forums
  • Wiki
  • Chat
• Ergonomics
  • RSI
• More split keyboards
  • Contributing
  • License

Ergodox

https://www.ergodox.io Tenting

Ergodox infinity

https://input.club/devices/infinity-ergodox/

ErgoDox EZ

https://ergodox-ez.com Tenting

Ergodone

PCB (aliexpress) Case (aliexpres)

Ergotravel

https://github.com/jpconstantineau/ErgoTravel

Fortitude60

https://github.com/Pekaso/fortitude60 https://yushakobo.jp/shop/fortitude60

For Science

https://github.com/peej/for-science-keyboard

Fourier 40

https://keeb.io/collections/frontpage/products/fourier-40-split-staggered-keyboard

Georgi

gboards.ca

https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/georgi

Gergo

gboards.ca
firmware
reddit

Redox

https://github.com/mattdibi/redox-keyboard https://github.com/Lenbok/scad-redox-case

Let's Split

https://github.com/nicinabox/lets-split-guide https://www.maple-computing.com/collections/frontpage/products/lets-split-eh-leftovers http://groupbuys.mechboards.co.uk/shop/lets-split-eh-pcbs/ https://mehkee.com/products/lets-split-pcb

Minidox

https://github.com/That-Canadian/MiniDox_PCB https://github.com/dotdash32/cases/tree/master/Minidox

Helix

https://github.com/MakotoKurauchi/helix https://yushakobo.jp/shop/helix-keyboard-kit/

Corne

https://github.com/foostan/crkbd/

Zen

https://www.rgbkb.net/products/zen-keyboard https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/keyboard-kits/zen-keyboard_55/

https://legonut.gitbooks.io/zen-keyboard/content/ https://legonut.gitbooks.io/zen-keyboard/content/flashing.html https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/zen/readme.md

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tDWJe_P5PQ

Sol

https://www.rgbkb.net https://www.rgbkb.net/collections/sol-2

Chimera Ergo

https://github.com/GlenPickle/Chimera

Kyria

https://splitkb.com/products/kyria-kit-rev1-0 https://splitkb.com/products/kyria-custom-build https://github.com/splitkb/kyria

Iris

https://candykeys.com/product/iris-pcb-kit-v-3 https://keeb.io/products/iris-keyboard-split-ergonomic-keyboard https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/iris https://github.com/keebio/iris-case

Levinson

https://keeb.io/products/levinson-lets-split-w-led-backlight https://keeb.io/products/levinson-keyboard-case-plates https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/levinson/readme.md

Viterbi

https://keeb.io/products/viterbi-keyboard-pcbs-5x7-70-split-ortholinear https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/viterbi/readme.md

Nyquist

https://keeb.io/collections/frontpage/products/nyquist-keyboard?variant=48309345990

BFO-9000

https://keeb.io/products/bfo-9000-keyboard-customizable-full-size-split-ortholinear

Mitosis

https://github.com/reversebias/mitosis-hardware https://github.com/reversebias/mitosis

Dactyl

https://github.com/adereth/dactyl-keyboard

Dactyl-ManuForm

https://github.com/tshort/dactyl-keyboard

Atreus

https://github.com/technomancy/atreus

Atreus62

https://github.com/profet23/atreus62/

Atreis

https://github.com/dekonnection/atreis https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/8gt4cj/photos_the_atreis_an_unsplitted_iris/

Pteron

https://github.com/FSund/pteron-keyboard https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9blobs/the_pteron/

CatBoard ][

http://catboard.klava.org/ https://github.com/ibnteo/catboard https://habr.com/post/185500/

Arke

thingiverse

Keyboard.io Model01

https://shop.keyboard.io/

SmartYao/Koolertron Keyboard

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Koolertron-Programmable-Mechanical-Keyboard-Ergonomic/dp/B076FTNXDX https://shop114100401.world.taobao.com http://xahlee.info/kbd/ly092_mini_keyboard.html

Mistel Barocco

http://www.mistelkeyboard.com/keyboards/

VE.A

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ve-a http://xahlee.info/kbd/VE.A_keyboard.html

Ultimate Hacking Keyboard

https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com

X-Bows

http://www.x-bows.com/

Kinesis Advantage

https://www.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/advantage2/

Kinesis Freestyle Pro

https://www.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/freestyle-pro/

Matias Ergo Pro

https://matias.ca/ergopro/pc/

Goldtouch Go!2

goldtouch.com

Maltron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltron

Cherry ErgoPlus MX 5000 (G80-5000)

http://xahlee.info/kbd/Cherry_Ergoplus_keyboard.html https://deskthority.net/photos-f62/cherry-mx5000-teardown-restoration-g80-5000-haade-t16661.html

Dygma Raise

https://www.dygma.com/raise/

ErgoDash

https://github.com/omkbd/ErgoDash

Dumang DK6

http://www.beyondq.com/

Lily58

https://github.com/kata0510/Lily58

R-Go Split

https://www.r-go-tools.com/products/ergonomic-keyboards/r-go-split/

Moonlander (Mark I)

https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/

Sofle

https://josefadamcik.github.io/SofleKeyboard/

Pinky

https://github.com/tamanishi/Pinky4

https://github.com/tamanishi/Pinky3

Colosseum

https://github.com/swanmatch/colosseum60

https://github.com/swanmatch/MxLEDBitPCB

Ergoinu

https://github.com/hsgw/ergoinu

Build your own keyboard (Do it yourself - DIY)

• Tool for comparing split keyboard layouts, github
• https://github.com/ruiqimao/keyboard-pcb-guide
• A modern handwiring guide https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87689.0
• https://wiki.geekhack.org/index.php?title=Hard-Wiring_How-To
• Socketing http://www.40percent.club/p/socketing-pro-micro.html
• Sockets http://www.40percent.club/2018/03/sockets.html
• http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com
• http://builder.swillkb.com/ Plate & Case Builder keyboard top plate CAD files generator, for keyboard-layout-editor generated layouts
• https://pcbshopper.com
• https://github.com/adius/awesome-laser-cutting
• https://lasergist.com/shop/lasergist/
• Ponoko
• https://www.sculpteo.com/
• https://github.com/nicinabox/lets-split-guide/blob/master/getting-pcbs.md
• https://github.com/monostable/awesome-electronics
• Advanced Keyboard Design Tips https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dz-V2qqrpCKF-_q3qNr2MnFS6XejUw0JTC_35orYFSs/edit
• 3d printing http://www.lexcent.com/
• PCB Designer Guide by ai03 https://kbwiki.ai03.me/books/pcb-design/chapter/pcb-designer-guide
• Keyboard Design Wiki
• Keyboard Layout Editor

Plates & Cases

• ai03 Plate Generator
• Plate & Case Builder
  • Keyboard top plate CAD files generator, for keyboard-layout-editor generated layouts

Laser Cutting

• Awesome Laser Cutting
• lasergist
  • Laser-cut stainless steel
• Ponoko

3D Printing

• Sculpteo
• Lexcent

Electronics

• Awesome Electronics
• Keyboard PCB Guide
• A modern handwiring guide
• Hard-Wiring How-To
• Socketing a Pro Micro
  • Sockets
• KiCad footprint library

PCBs

• PCBShopper
  • Compare PCB prices from various manufacturers
• Getting PCBs

Firmware

• QMK
  • QMK Firmware
  • QMK Toolbox
• VIA

Keyboard Information

• Keyboard Terminology

Keycaps

• Keyboard Profile
• Signature Plastics Keycap Families

Switches

• Switch Recognition
• Switches: The Enthusiast Guide
• The Comparative Guide to Mechanical Switches
• An introduction to Kailh switches
• Zealio switches
• Mechanical switches #2
  • Translated RU -> EN
• https://deskthority.net/wiki/Keyboard_terminology
• https://deskthority.net/wiki/Switch_recognition
• https://wiki.ai03.me/books/switch-choice/page/switch-choice-flowchart
• https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/
• https://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2017/11/an-introduction-to-kailh-switches-including-speed-box/
• https://deskthority.net/wiki/Zealio
• https://geekboards.ru/page/mechanical_switches_v2

Switch Testers

• 130 cherry kailh gateron outemu ice ttc ormon ysa acrylic base (aliexpress)
• 81 Cherry Kailh Gateron Outemu acrylic base (aliexpress)
• 24 Kailh acrylic base (aliexpress)
• 2x2 aluminium base (aliexpress)
• KBDfans

Shopping

• 1upkeyboards.com
• CandyKeys.com
• FalbaTech.tech
• Input Club
• KBDfans.com
• The Keyboard Company
• KPrepublic.com, aliexpress
• Little Keyboards
• Mechanical Keyboards Inc
• Mechboards
• Mechbox
• mykeyboard.eu
• NovelKeys
• RGBKB
• splitkb.com

Keycaps

• Pimp My Keyboard (Signature Plastics)
• X-keys keycaps

Cables

• Clark Kable
• Cool Cable
• Winnja
• Zap Cables

Community

Forums

• Keyboard communities
• Deskthority
• GeekHack
• Mechanical Keyboards Subreddit

Wiki

• Deskthority Wiki
• GeekHack Wiki
• Subreddit Wiki
• ai03 Wiki
• for2ch Wiki (RU)

Chat

• Deskthority Discord
• MechKeys Discord
• Discord: QMK https://discord.gg/YRqxYa
• Discord: RGBKB https://discord.gg/uth6kE
• GeekHack IRC: #geekhack @ freenode
• /r/mechanicalkeyboards' IRC channel: #mechboards @ freenode (web client)
• IRC: #deskthority @ Freenode (web client) - Deskthority's IRC channel
• IRC: #mechboards @ Freenode (web client) - /r/mechanicalkeyboards' IRC channel

Ergonomics

• Typing with pleasure
• Computer Keyboard Design Flaws
• Fixing the ergodox thumb section
• Ergonomic Considerations of Keyswitch Type

RSI

• Repetitive Strain Injury
• A programmer’s guide to healing RSI

More split keyboards

You may also want to check out the Split Keyboards spreadsheet, maintained by /u/dnlglsn.

Contributing

Contributions welcome!

License