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Erkbd (Erik's Keyboard)

Erik Peyronson's Erkbd is a 3D printed, handwired 44-key split keyboard with displays and encoders.

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Published March 21, 2025
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The Erkbd by Erik Peyronson (aka EarflapsOpen) is a 3D printed, 44-key split keyboard powered by QMK. It's handwired but comes with a detailed build guide.

The device features two rotary encoders, two 1.3" 128x64 OLED displays, and uses Waveshare RP2040 Zero development boards.

It is inspired primarily by crkbd together with the layout of the void ergo s. […] The name ERiks KeyBoarD is ment to honor corne (crkbd), which pulled me down this money burning rabbit hole combined with the fact that my name is Erik – Erik.

The keyboard was designed using FreeCAD and printed using a Creality Ender 3v3 ke 3D printer. The filament was creality CR PLA.

Specs

  • 44 keys (6x3+4)
  • handwired (MX)
  • Waveshare RP2040-Zero controllers
  • 2x 1.3" SH1107 OLEDs
  • 2x EC11 rotary encoders

Resources

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Published on Fri 21st Mar 2025. Featured in KBD #189 (source).

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