/smol

Cheap small split keyboard with 36 keys

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Smol

Small and cheap low profile split keyboard with 36 keys using RP2040 Zero microcontrollers.

Features

  • 36 keys
  • low profile choc switches with hotswap and choc spacing
  • per-key RGB matrix
  • Waveshare RP2040 Zero controller
  • QMK firmware
  • TRRS connection between splits (can use USB-C instead but not recommended, too low for many cables)
  • Panasonic EVQWGD001 roller encoder (left side only) or EC11 rotary encoder (both sides)

Photos

Gerber files

Case files

In STL folder - files for left/right parts. Left also has a version for roller encoder (make sure to order both top and bottom with roller).

Bill of materials

Prices for EU with taxes and shipping

Total cost with required parts: $42

Firmware

QMK:

Vial:

Changelog

  • 2023-06-25 - new case with magnet and feet holes, new Fusion 360 project with design history