An open-source 50% keyboard with touchpad: Fifty by luteron6.
KBD.news Published August 22, 2025
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The Fifty, luteron6's first mechanical keyboard design, is a 48-50 key open-source board with classic staggering. It features a 40mm Cirque touchpad.
This is my take on a minimalist 50% keyboard optimized for commandlines. I created it to solve a problem controlling the computer in my travel van. There's a monitor and computer mounted in the vehicle, but when I'm using it, there's no good spot to put the keyboard. It could go on my lap, but it's huge (~90% keyboard). And there's no spot for a mouse or touchpad. This solves both these problems – luteron6.
The board is powered by a Waveshare RP2040-Plus controller.
I tested KBDcraft's brilliant Israfel, a 50% unibody split with an adjustable angle, made of LEGO. It's impressive and offers a huge bang for your buck. Flock to the store, folks!
