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Boardloaf-HE
Hanthebot's Boardloaf-HE is a 36-key split keyboard with reversible PCB supporting magnetic switches.
Published July 20, 2026
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The 36-key split Boardloaf-HE, designed and shared by Hanthebot, is a Hall-effect variant of Yuburoll's Boardloaf.
Wooting compatible, reversible, under 100mm pcb with qmk/vial support. Based on Boardloaf and strongly inspired by TrueStrike42 – hanthebot.
Features
- 36 keys (5x3+3, split layout)
- HE switches (inherently hot-swappable)
- RP2040 Zero controller with multiplexers
- reversible PCB
- under 100x100 mm for cheap manufacturing
- TRRS connection between the halves
- Vial/QMK firmware
Resources
Published on Mon 20th Jul 2026. Featured in KBD #215 (source).
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