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Direct03xD

A 42-key diodeless wireless split: Direct03xD by lander03xD.

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Published May 25, 2026
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Lander03xD's Direct03xD is an open-source wireless true split keyboard with direct pin wiring.

Direct03xD is a PCB sandwich board intended to be easy to solder. I added a pattern on my backplate for some additional personality – Lander03xD_.

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Features

  • 42 keys (6x3+3, columnar split)
  • MX switches, hotswap or soldered
  • Nice!Nano controller
  • diodeless design
  • reversible PCB
  • PCB sandwich structure
  • 601020 battery integrated in the sandwich
  • ZMK firmware

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Published on Mon 25th May 2026. Featured in KBD #212 (source).

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