diimdeep/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

awesome-split-keyboards's Issues

Add Ergodash

Hi, it looks that ErgoDash is missing: https://github.com/omkbd/ErgoDash

Great list btw :-)

Add GoldTouch V2

Nice list of manufactured and DIY ergo keyboards. I tried several manufactured keyboards and liked the GoldTouch V2. I've been using it for about 7 years.

https://www.goldtouch.com/ergonomic-keyboards/

Add Arke

There is a DIY split ketboard project on Thingiverse named Arke https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2879329

Seems like this repo is dead.

@diimdeep hasn't been maintaining the repo for quite some time.

Maybe this should be forked? Anyone want to take a stab at it?

µTRON

Thanks for the great list!

You should add the µTRON keyboard, which is the only Topre ergonomic keyboard: https://deskthority.net/wiki/%CE%9CTRON

Moar boards

Here are some more boards/prototypes you might consider adding

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/

Price

Hi. Can u pls add the price ?

Add Sofle

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

add pteron36

Hi,

Pteron36 is an opensourced split keyboard,

https://github.com/harshitgoel96/pteron36-split-keyboard

Add link to split keyboard comparison tool

Hi,

I built this tool for comparing different split keyboard layouts (source code here). I figured this would be a good place to include a link to it. I wasn't sure where on the main readme it should go so I'm just mentioning it here.

Cheers,
John

Error in library(DT) : there is no package called ‘DT’

Please add IIICC

3 piece split keeb https://github.com/kbjunky/IIICC

Duplicated Gergo

There are two Gergo records in the list

Add Dygma Defy

https://kickstarter.dygma.com/

Merge top and bottom lists, put images in table

I think we should unify the format by putting all the keyboards in one table, maybe add the pictures in the table, like they did here: https://github.com/BenRoe/awesome-mechanical-keyboard.

Also, the date column, is that the date the repo was first created, or when it was added here?

We should discuss this first though.

Add Hillside

https://github.com/mmccoyd/hillside

Matias Ergo Pro - Unacceptable Key Switch Failure Rate

Over the course of two years, I had key switches fail on six different Matias Ergo Pro's. No spills, no drops, no abuse, and only 40h/week use. Some keys would stop registering input, other keys would bounce back up, but would repeat the character infinitely until unplugged and plugged back in.

It was the most comfortable keyboard I've ever used, but I would exclude it from the list because the key switches are terrible. FWIW, last I checked, the beautiful Keyboard.io used the same key switches and has similarly high failure rates. Both are beautiful and comfortable, but six keyboards all failed in 2 years for just me. Only 3 were replaced under warranty. On the other hand, I'm typing this on a 12 yr old Apple chiclet keyboard that's never had issues, despite having been spilled on, dropped, and shipped internationally twice.

Pricing/DIY indication?

I would like to sort the list of keyboards by its price so that I can pick the cheapest pre-made ones... and remove the DIY ones from the list.

Add lily 58