https://github.com/grassfedreeve/akohekohe
26-key, column-staggered, unibody-split keyboard
https://github.com/grassfedreeve/akohekohe
ergogen keyboard zmk
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26-key, column-staggered, unibody-split keyboard
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/grassfedreeve/akohekohe
- Owner: grassfedreeve
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-07-11T11:18:49.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-14T21:16:47.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-14T22:26:00.118Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: ergogen, keyboard, zmk
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 18.4 MB
- Stars: 13
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# ʻākohekohe
26-key, column-staggered, unibody-split keyboard made with [ergogen](https://github.com/ergogen/ergogen) and [KiCad](https://www.kicad.org/). Named after the [ʻākohekohe bird](https://www.mauiforestbirds.org/akohekohe/), (“AH-kohay-kohay”), consider donating to the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project.
Basically a ZilpZalp with thumbs cut off, and the most comfortable layout I have found.
Two versions for choc switches are available:
- The default-spacing solder-only version with silkscreen art and the [original without art](https://github.com/grassfedreeve/akohekohe/blob/main/pcb/gerbers-original.zip) (in the [pcb](https://github.com/grassfedreeve/akohekohe/tree/main/pcb) directory)
- The minimal-choc-spacing solder-only version with the tightest spacing that choc V1 switches allow for (in the [pcb_min_choc](https://github.com/grassfedreeve/akohekohe/tree/main/pcb_min_choc) directory)
**Note:** You will have to procure min-spacing keycaps. I am not aware of any commercial solution. Recommendation: [Philadelphia Minimalist](https://github.com/pseudoku/PseudoMakeMeKeyCapProfiles/blob/master/Philadelphia_Minimalist.scad) by [Pseudoku](https://github.com/pseudoku). There are also currently no 1.5u min-space keycaps, these will need to be generated.
**Warning:** The min-choc-spacing version has not been tested yet!
# Keymap
Example keymap for how you might use this many keys, created using caksoylar's great [keymap-drawer](https://github.com/caksoylar/keymap-drawer)
Alternative base layouts, Colemak DH, [Bird](https://github.com/jcmkk3/bird-layout), and a Gallium mod shared to me by [ssbb](https://github.com/ssbb) are also great options:
## BOM
- 1 pcb
- 1 Seeed XIAO compatible controller
- 26 sod123 diodes
- 26 kailh choc low profile switches
- 26 keycaps
wireless parts (optional)
- [45mAh 351020 battery](https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/175319348479)
- [5mm pogo pin](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006095992803.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.78fd1802qp0XdF)
- [jumper](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32827199777.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.30.78fd1802qp0XdF)
## Firmware
ZMK is what I use and have setup a module for: [ākohekohe ZMK Module](https://github.com/grassfedreeve/zmk-keyboards-akohekohe)
That being said the matrix is the same as a Hummingbird so you can use hummingbird firmware just fine on whichever firmware you enjoy.
## Inspiration & Thanks
- perce for making the stunning artwork | [madebyperce](https://madebyperce.com/) | [kofi](https://ko-fi.com/madebyperce)
- jcmkk3's [rufous](https://github.com/jcmkk3/trochilidae#rufous) hummingbird variation. Of which I used the Ergogen config, routing, and footprints.
- apfel's [zilpzalp](https://github.com/kilipan/zilpzalp) keyboard
- PJE66's [hummingbird](https://github.com/PJE66/hummingbird) keyboard
- Weteor's [grumpy](https://github.com/weteor/Grumpy) and [fitis](https://github.com/weteor/fitis)
- apsu's [aptmak](https://github.com/apsu/aptmak) keyboard layout