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Aphelo30 v2

An update of MajinEvelyn's thumbkeyless split keyboard: Aphelo30 v2 – low-pro, wireless.

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Published July 7, 2026
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MajinEvelyn (aka Ignoratio) shared the most recent iteration of the lovely aphelo30, an open-source split keyboard with low-pro Choc switches. This layout addresses a very specific requirement, as it comes without any thumb keys.

I made a new version of my 30 key split, the aphelo30 and am finally posting the build in time for the end of pride month. Much more detail in the repo below! – Ignoratio.

Named for the Aphelocoma genus of scrub jay birds, like the original.

Pictured with KLP Lamé keycaps dyed with Rit Synthetic Dye using this method.

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Features

  • 30 keys (5x3), split, no thumb keys
  • low-profile Choc V1 switches (hotswap)
  • reversible PCB
  • Nice!Nano v2 controllers
  • splay
  • ZMK firmware
  • 3D-printed carrying case

The "case" is more of a magnetically attached sandwich cover for the keycaps, and with this arrangement of magnets is very strong.

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Published on Tue 7th Jul 2026. Featured in KBD #214 (source).

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