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https://github.com/diimdeep/awesome-split-keyboards

A collection of ergonomic split keyboards ⌨
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A collection of ergonomic split keyboards ⌨

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# Awesome Split Keyboards [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)



  - [Ergodox](#ergodox)

  - [Ergodox infinity](#ergodox-infinity)

  - [ErgoDox EZ](#ergodox-ez)

  - [Ergodone](#ergodone)

  - [Ergotravel](#ergotravel)

  - [Fortitude60](#fortitude60)

  - [For Science](#for-science)

  - [Fourier 40](#fourier-40)

  - [Georgi](#georgi)

  - [Gergo](#gergo)

  - [Redox](#redox)

  - [Let's Split](#lets-split)

  - [Minidox](#minidox)

  - [Helix](#helix)

  - [Corne](#corne)

  - [Zen](#zen)

  - [Sol](#sol)

  - [Chimera Ergo](#chimera-ergo)

  - [Kyria](#kyria)

  - [Iris](#iris)

  - [Levinson](#levinson)

  - [Viterbi](#viterbi)

  - [Nyquist](#nyquist)

  - [BFO-9000](#bfo-9000)

  - [Mitosis](#mitosis)

  - [Dactyl](#dactyl)

  - [Dactyl-ManuForm](#dactyl-manuform)

  - [Atreus](#atreus)

  - [Atreus62](#atreus62)

  - [Atreis](#atreis)

  - [Pteron](#pteron)

  - [CatBoard](#catboard-)

  - [Arke](#arke)

  - [Keyboard.io Model01](#keyboardio-model01)

  - [SmartYao/Koolertron Keyboard](#smartyaokoolertron-keyboard)

  - [Mistel Barocco](#mistel-barocco)

  - [VE.A](#vea)

  - [Ultimate Hacking Keyboard](#ultimate-hacking-keyboard)

  - [X-Bows](#x-bows)

  - [Kinesis Advantage](#kinesis-advantage)

  - [Kinesis Freestyle Pro](#kinesis-freestyle-pro)

  - [Matias Ergo Pro](#matias-ergo-pro)

  - [Goldtouch Go!2](#goldtouch-go2)

  - [Maltron](#maltron)

  - [Cherry ErgoPlus MX 5000 (G80-5000)](#cherry-ergoplus-mx-5000-g80-5000)

  - [Dygma Raise](#dygma-raise)

  - [ErgoDash](#ergodash)

  - [Dumang DK6](#dumang-dk6)

  - [Lily58](#lily58)

  - [R-Go Split](#r-go-split)

  - [Moonlander (Mark I)](#moonlander-mark-i)

  - [Sofle](#sofle)

  - [Pinky](#pinky)

  - [Colosseum](#colosseum)

  - [Ergoinu](#ergoinu)

  - [Build your own keyboard (Do it yourself - DIY)](#build-your-own-keyboard-do-it-yourself---diy)

    - [Plates & Cases](#plates--cases)

      - [Laser Cutting](#laser-cutting)

      - [3D Printing](#3d-printing)

    - [Electronics](#electronics)

      - [PCBs](#pcbs)

    - [Firmware](#firmware)

  - [Keyboard Information](#keyboard-information)

    - [Keycaps](#keycaps)

    - [Switches](#switches)

    - [Switch Testers](#switch-testers)

  - [Shopping](#shopping)

    - [Keycaps](#keycaps-1)

    - [Cables](#cables)

  - [Community](#community)

    - [Forums](#forums)

    - [Wiki](#wiki)

    - [Chat](#chat)

  - [Ergonomics](#ergonomics)

    - [RSI](#rsi)

  - [More split keyboards](#more-split-keyboards)

    - [Contributing](#contributing)

    - [License](#license)



## Ergodox

https://www.ergodox.io

[Tenting](https://github.com/adereth/ergodox-tent)






## Ergodox infinity

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



 



## ErgoDox EZ

https://ergodox-ez.com

[Tenting](https://github.com/rothgar/ergodox-ez-tent-kit)



 



## Ergodone

[PCB (aliexpress)](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AKn6Y7) [Case (aliexpres)](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ADcipV)



 



## 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://www.gboards.ca)  



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



 



## Gergo

[gboards.ca](https://www.gboards.ca)  

[firmware](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/gergo)  

[reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/search?q=gergo&restrict_sr=on)  



  



## 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](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2879329)






## 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](https://www.goldtouch.com/best-ergonomic-keyboard/)






## 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](https://jhelvy.shinyapps.io/splitkbcompare/), [github](https://github.com/jhelvy/splitKbCompare)

- 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](https://wiki.ai03.me)

- [Keyboard Layout Editor](http://keyboard-layout-editor.com)



### Plates & Cases

- [ai03 Plate Generator](https://kbplate.ai03.me)

- [Plate & Case Builder](http://builder.swillkb.com)

  - Keyboard top plate CAD files generator, for keyboard-layout-editor generated layouts



#### Laser Cutting

- [Awesome Laser Cutting](https://github.com/ad-si/awesome-laser-cutting)

- [lasergist](https://lasergist.com)

  - Laser-cut stainless steel

- [Ponoko](https://ponoko.com)



#### 3D Printing

- [Sculpteo](https://sculpteo.com)

- [Lexcent](http://lexcent.com)



### Electronics

- [Awesome Electronics](https://github.com/kitspace/awesome-electronics)

- [Keyboard PCB Guide](https://github.com/ruiqimao/keyboard-pcb-guide)

- [A modern handwiring guide](https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87689.0)

- [Hard-Wiring How-To](https://wiki.geekhack.org/index.php?title=Hard-Wiring_How-To)

- [Socketing a Pro Micro](http://www.40percent.club/p/socketing-pro-micro.html)

  - [Sockets](http://www.40percent.club/2018/03/sockets.html)

- [KiCad footprint library](https://github.com/daprice/keyswitches.pretty)



#### PCBs

- [PCBShopper](https://pcbshopper.com)

  - Compare PCB prices from various manufacturers

- [Getting PCBs](https://github.com/nicinabox/lets-split-guide/blob/master/getting-pcbs.md)



### Firmware

- [QMK](qmk.fm)

  - [QMK Firmware](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware)

  - [QMK Toolbox](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_toolbox)

- [VIA](https://caniusevia.com)



## Keyboard Information

- [Keyboard Terminology](https://deskthority.net/wiki/Keyboard_terminology)



### Keycaps

- [Keyboard Profile](https://deskthority.net/wiki/Keyboard_profile)

- [Signature Plastics Keycap Families](https://pimpmykeyboard.com/key-cap-family-specs)



  



### Switches

- [Switch Recognition](https://deskthority.net/wiki/Switch_recognition)

- [Switches: The Enthusiast Guide](https://wiki.ai03.me/books/general-info-for-newcomers/page/switches-the-enthusiast-guide)

- [The Comparative Guide to Mechanical Switches](https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches)

- [An introduction to Kailh switches](https://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2017/11/an-introduction-to-kailh-switches-including-speed-box)

- [Zealio switches](https://deskthority.net/wiki/Zealio)

- [Mechanical switches #2](https://geekboards.ru/page/mechanical_switches_v2)

  - [Translated RU -> EN](https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=&sl=ru&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgeekboards.ru%2Fpage%2Fmechanical_switches_v2)

- 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)](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A58o6P)

- [81 Cherry Kailh Gateron Outemu acrylic base (aliexpress)](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A3e9cf)

- [24 Kailh acrylic base (aliexpress)](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ANrWUT)

- [2x2 aluminium base (aliexpress)](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ar7BAT)

- [KBDfans](https://kbdfans.com/collections/switches-tester)



  



## Shopping

- [1upkeyboards.com](https://1upkeyboards.com)

- [CandyKeys.com](https://candykeys.com)

- [FalbaTech.tech](https://falba.tech)

- [Input Club](https://input.club)

- [KBDfans.com](https://kbdfans.com)

- [The Keyboard Company](https://keyboardco.com)

- [KPrepublic.com](https://kprepublic.com), [aliexpress](https://kprepublic.aliexpress.ru/store/3034003)

- [Little Keyboards](https://littlekeyboards.com)

- [Mechanical Keyboards Inc](https://mechanicalkeyboards.com)

- [Mechboards](https://mechboards.co.uk)

- [Mechbox](https://mechbox.co.uk)

- [mykeyboard.eu](https://mykeyboard.eu)

- [NovelKeys](https://novelkeys.xyz)

- [RGBKB](https://rgbkb.net)

- [splitkb.com](https://splitkb.com)



### Keycaps

- [Pimp My Keyboard (Signature Plastics)](https://pimpmykeyboard.com)

- [X-keys keycaps](https://xkeys.com/xkeys/accessories/keys/keycaps.html)



### Cables

- [Clark Kable](https://clarkkable.com)

- [Cool Cable](https://coolcable.co.uk)

- [Winnja](https://winnja.com)

- [Zap Cables](https://zapcables.com)



## Community



### Forums

- [Keyboard communities](https://deskthority.net/wiki/Keyboard_communities)

- [Deskthority](https://deskthority.net)

- [GeekHack](https://geekhack.org)

- [Mechanical Keyboards Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards)



### Wiki

- [Deskthority Wiki](https://deskthority.net/wiki)

- [GeekHack Wiki](https://wiki.geekhack.org)

- [Subreddit Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/index)

- [ai03 Wiki](https://wiki.ai03.me)

- [for2ch Wiki (RU)](https://github.com/for2ch/keyboard/wiki)



### Chat

- [Deskthority Discord](https://discord.gg/ddjx7WS)

- [MechKeys Discord](https://discord.gg/mechkeys)

- Discord: QMK https://discord.gg/YRqxYa

- Discord: RGBKB https://discord.gg/uth6kE

- [GeekHack IRC: #geekhack @ freenode](https://webchat.freenode.net/#geekhack)

- /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](https://pavelfatin.com/typing-with-pleasure)

- [Computer Keyboard Design Flaws](http://xahlee.info/kbd/keyboard_problems.html)

- [Fixing the ergodox thumb section](https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62848.150)

- [Ergonomic Considerations of Keyswitch Type](http://www.ergopedia.ca/ergonomic_concepts/Mechanical_Keyswitches_Membrane_Keyswitches_and_Scissor_Switch_Membrane_Keyswitches_Ergonomic_Considerations.html)



### RSI

- [Repetitive Strain Injury](http://web.eecs.umich.edu/~cscott/rsi.html)

- [A programmer’s guide to healing RSI](https://blog.evanweaver.com/2012/09/05/a-programmers-guide-to-healing-rsi)



## More split keyboards



You may also want to check out the [Split Keyboards](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19-rTWbp8SCKdZFByPZu3RT8NSF8vVddDe8WL6R6b1qQ/edit#gid=0) spreadsheet, maintained by /u/dnlglsn.



### Contributing

Contributions welcome!



### License

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