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FelixKeeb

Beekeeb is introducing FelixKeeb, an optionally wireless 60% hotswappable ortholinear split keyboard.

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Published July 28, 2023
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Announced by Beekeeb's Leo, the FelixKeeb is a 5×12+4 (5×6+2 on each side) split ortholinear keyboard with hotswap socket support. It comes in both wired and wireless versions, and beside being on offer as a pre-built product, it's also open source.

The board is based on Cipulot’s Helix HS Choc and MakotoKurauchi’s Helix keyboards.

By the way, the Felix name apparently comes from Helix too:

"Felix" means a wireless bluetooth Helix that is Free from tangled wires / Free of cable clutter – Leo.

Designing the PCB wasn't that easy though. Using 3.3V controllers on the Helix can be challenging because it connects RAW and VCC (more info).

Specs

Wireless version:

  • 64 hotswap MX keys
  • nice!nano controllers
  • nice!view support
  • Socketed MCU & displays
  • On-board JST battery sockets
  • Power (on/off) switches
  • ZMK firmware

Pic: Wireless FelixKeeb by Beekeeb

Wireless FelixKeeb by Beekeeb

Wired version:

  • 64 hotswap MX keys
  • Sea Picro RP2040 controllers (16 MB flash memory)
  • OLED display support
  • USB-C connectors (no pin shorting problems caused by TRRS jacks)
  • Compatible with Helix/rev2 VIAL Firmware

Resources

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Published on Fri 28th Jul 2023. Featured in KBD #129 (source).


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