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Explorer RxCT

A modular split keyboard with keywell and adjustable thumb keys: Explorer RxCT by Dream117er.

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Published April 24, 2023
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Teased a month ago, Ok-March1037 aka DreaM117er shared the design files and a build log of his Explorer RxCT (this cryptic latter part of the name stands for "Row x Column and Thumb keys").

This modular board was inspired by projects like BastardKB's TBK Mini, the 5x6 Dactyl Manuform, atsuyukis DM Skeleton Edition, and also by James Sa's Pragmatic resources.

Specs

  • modular, handwired
  • 5x3/6x3/5x4/6x4 split layout with 3-4 thumb keys
  • single-key PCBs
  • Pro Micro controllers
  • Tenting: SmallRig 1598 & 2065
  • Adjustable thumb cluster angle

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Resources

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Published on Mon 24th Apr 2023. Featured in KBD #121.

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