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A collection of ergonomic split keyboards ⌨
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Contents
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Awesome Split Keyboards
- Ergodox
- Ergodox infinity
- ErgoDox EZ
- Ergodone
- Georgi
- Gergo
- Redox
- Let's Split
- Minidox
- Ergotravel
- Helix
- HeliDox
- Zen
- Sol
- Chimera Ergo
- Kyria
- Iris
- Fortitude60
- Levinson
- Viterbi
- Fourier 40
- Nyquist
- BFO-9000
- For Science
- Mitosis
- Dactyl
- Dactyl-ManuForm
- Atreus
- Atreus62
- Atreis
- Pteron
- [CatBoard ]
- Gergo
- Keyboard.io Model01
- SmartYao/Koolertron Keyboard
- Mistel Barocco
- VE.A
- Ultimate Hacking Keyboard
- X-Bows
- Kinesis Advantage
- Kinesis Freestyle Pro
- Matias Ergo Pro
- Maltron
- Cherry ErgoPlus MX 5000 (G80-5000)
- Dygma Raise
- ErgoDash
- Dumang DK6
- Lily58
- R-Go Split
-
DO IT YOURSELF
- How to
- Firmware
- Keycaps
- Switches
- Switches tester
- Shopping
-
Community
- Forums
- Wiki
- Chat
- Ergonomics
- RSI
- More split keyboards
-
About
- Contributing
- License
- About this fork
Ergodox
https://www.ergodox.io Tenting
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/ErgoDox-original-min.png)
Ergodox infinity
https://input.club/devices/infinity-ergodox/
ErgoDox EZ
https://ergodox-ez.com Tenting
Ergodone
https://kbdfans.cn/collections/pcb/products/ergodone-keyboard-pcb-1pcs-free-shipping https://kbdfans.cn/products/ergodone-keyboard-pcb-1pcs-free-shipping https://ru.aliexpress.com/store/product/ergodone-Custom-Mechanical-Keyboard-TKG-TOOLS-PCB-programmed-Ergonomic-Keyboard-Kit-similar-with-infinity-ergodox/3034003_32830050940.html
Georgi
https://www.gboards.ca/
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/georgi
Gergo
https://www.gboards.ca/
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/gergo
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
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/LetsSplit.jpg)
Minidox
https://github.com/That-Canadian/MiniDox_PCB https://github.com/dotdash32/cases/tree/master/Minidox
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/MiniDox.jpg)
Ergotravel
https://github.com/jpconstantineau/ErgoTravel
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Ergotravel.jpg)
Helix
https://github.com/MakotoKurauchi/helix https://yushakobo.jp/shop/helix-keyboard-kit/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Helix.jpg)
HeliDox
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
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Sol.jpg)
Chimera Ergo
https://github.com/GlenPickle/Chimera
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Chimera.jpg)
Kyria
https://splitkb.com/products/kyria-kit-rev1-0 https://splitkb.com/products/kyria-custom-build https://github.com/splitkb/kyria
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Kyria.jpg)
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
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Iris.jpg)
Fortitude60
https://github.com/Pekaso/fortitude60 https://yushakobo.jp/shop/fortitude60
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
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Levinson.jpg)
Viterbi
https://keeb.io/products/viterbi-keyboard-pcbs-5x7-70-split-ortholinear https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/viterbi/readme.md
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Viterbi.jpg)
Fourier 40
https://keeb.io/collections/frontpage/products/fourier-40-split-staggered-keyboard
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Fourier40.jpg)
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
For Science
https://github.com/peej/for-science-keyboard
Mitosis
https://github.com/reversebias/mitosis-hardware https://github.com/reversebias/mitosis
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Mitosis.jpg)
Dactyl
https://github.com/adereth/dactyl-keyboard
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Dactyl.jpg)
Dactyl-ManuForm
https://github.com/tshort/dactyl-keyboard
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Dactyl-ManuForm.jpg)
Atreus
https://github.com/technomancy/atreus
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Atreus.jpg)
Atreus62
https://github.com/profet23/atreus62/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Atreus62.jpg)
Atreis
https://github.com/dekonnection/atreis https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/8gt4cj/photos_the_atreis_an_unsplitted_iris/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Atreis.jpg)
Pteron
https://github.com/FSund/pteron-keyboard https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9blobs/the_pteron/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Pteron.jpg)
CatBoard ][
http://catboard.klava.org/ https://github.com/ibnteo/catboard https://habr.com/post/185500/
Gergo
https://www.gboards.ca/ https://github.com/germ/qmk_firmware https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/search?q=gergo&restrict_sr=on
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Gergo.jpg)
Keyboard.io Model01
https://shop.keyboard.io/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Keyboardio_Model01.jpg)
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
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/SmartYaoly092.jpg)
Mistel Barocco
http://www.mistelkeyboard.com/keyboards/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/MistelBarocco.jpg)
VE.A
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ve-a http://xahlee.info/kbd/VE.A_keyboard.html
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/VEA.jpg)
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard
https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Ultimatehackingkeyboard.jpg)
X-Bows
http://www.x-bows.com/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/xbows.jpg)
Kinesis Advantage
https://www.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/advantage2/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/KinesisAdvantage2.jpg)
Kinesis Freestyle Pro
https://www.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/freestyle-pro/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/KinesisFreestylePro.jpg)
Matias Ergo Pro
https://matias.ca/ergopro/pc/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/matias_ergo_pro.jpg)
Maltron
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltron
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Maltron.jpg)
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
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/CherryErgoPlus.jpg)
Dygma Raise
https://www.dygma.com/raise/
ErgoDash
https://github.com/omkbd/ErgoDash
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Ergodash.jpg)
Dumang DK6
http://www.beyondq.com/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Dumang-DK6-1.png)
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Dumang-DK6-2.jpg)
Lily58
https://github.com/kata0510/Lily58
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/lily58_keyboard.jpg)
R-Go Split
https://www.r-go-tools.com/products/ergonomic-keyboards/r-go-split/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/rgo_split.jpg)
Moonlander (Mark I)
https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/Moonlander1.jpg)
BUILD YOUR OWN KEYBOARD
- Tool for comparing split keyboard layouts
- 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
Electronics
- Awesome Electronics
- Keyboard PCB Guide
- A modern handwiring guide
- Hard-Wiring How-To
- Socketing a Pro Micro
- KiCad footprint library
PCBs
-
PCBShopper
- Compare PCB prices from various manufacturers
- Getting PCBs
Firmware
Keyboard Information
Keycaps
Switches
- Switch Recognition
- Switches: The Enthusiast Guide
- The Comparative Guide to Mechanical Switches
- An introduction to Kailh switches
- Zealio switches
- Mechanical switches #2
- 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
![](https://github.com/pvinis/awesome-split-keyboards/raw/master/img/switch%20diagram%20lol.jpg)
Switch Testers
- KBDfans
- NovelKeys
- KBDfans 63 switches with DSA keycaps ebay aliexpress
- https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/switch-testers/products/25-slot-switch-tester
Shopping
- 1upkeyboards
- CandyKeys
- FalbaTech
- Input Club
- KBDfans
- The Keyboard Company
- KPrepublic
- Little Keyboards
- Mechanical Keyboards Inc
- Mechboards
- Mechbox
- mykeyboard.eu
- NovelKeys
- RGBKB
- splitkb.com
Keycaps
Cables
Community
Forums
Wiki
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
More split keyboards
You may also want to check out the Split Keyboards spreadsheet, maintained by /u/dnlglsn.
About
Born while doing research for first split keyboard.
Contributing
Contributions welcome!
License
About this fork
It was created to help reduce inactivity on this list, and to make it a great living document!
I used https://stackoverflow.com/a/57316640/377456 to copy over all the PRs from the original repo, and merged them manually.