Bug54 The Bug54 is a low-profile wireless split keyboard by Oliver Gründel .
KBD.news Published May 19, 2025
The Bug54 is a 54-key split by Oliver Gründel aka ogruendel/Cozy_04 . Wireless via nice!nano, featuring a 4x6 column staggered layout with 3 thumb keys.
After wanting to get a split keyboard I decided I would build my own just to have a nice project to do. This is what it turned out as. […] super low profile for portablility (< 6mm case and < 14mm overall) – Oliver.
Specs
54 keys (6x4 + 3)
low-pro Choc V1 switches, hotswap
reversible PCB
nice!nano V2
3D-printed frame (optional)
ZMK support
Resources
Published on Mon 19th May 2025. Featured in KBD #191 (source ).
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