Balbuzard

Balbuzard is a compact, ergonomic keyboard with 34–38 keys.

Balbuzard 0.2 by @smores56

How do you type on that?

I've used Balbuzard as my main keyboard since 2019. My keymap looks like this:

Mod 1 and Mod 2 activate alternate layers of the keymap, which contain symbols, arrows, backspace, etc.

Versions

0.2: Low-profile

• 34–38 keys
• Compatible with Choc (low-profile) switches
• SMD diodes concealed within switches
• Silkscreen on bottom
• Tighter key spacing
• Viewing window under microcontroller
• Adjustments to positions of columns and thumb keys
• Firmware: brow/[email protected]

0.1: Classic

• 36 keys
• Compatible with MX, Alps, and Choc (low-profile) switches
• Through-hole diodes nestled between switches
• Silkscreen on top
• Firmware: brow/[email protected]

Using this repository

This repo contains the Ergogen configuration that generates the KiCad PCB file.

Assuming you have npm installed:

git clone --recursive [email protected]:brow/balbuzard.git
cd balbuzard
make

Find the generated PCB at output/pcbs/main.kicad_pcb.

More photos

Balbuzard 0.2 with optional thumbs removed, by @davidphilipbarr