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Boost58
A 58-key split keyboard with Choc V2s and encoders: Boost58 by Vacant0mens.
Published November 12, 2024
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Vacant0mens shared his Boost58, a split keyboard with Choc V2 switches and encoders.
This layout was given this name because its shape looks similar to the boost arrows in racetrack video games – Vacant0mens.
Specs
- 58 keys (6x4+5)
- hotswap Choc
- Pro Micro footprint
- reversible PCB
- two-way UART communication between the halves
- per-key RGB, plus underglow
- rotary encoder
Boost58 v0.2 PCB
Resources
Published on Tue 12th Nov 2024. Featured in KBD #179.
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