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Fingerguns
MrBacon released a nice low-pro wireless ortho keyboard: the Fingerguns.
Published August 6, 2025
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Is this a classic ortholinear keyboard? Or rather a monoblock split without any angle as the thumb cluster suggests? Either way, MrBacon (aka cds30895) shared the files of the Fingerguns project – a hotswappable ortho with low-profile Choc switches and wireless connectivity via a nice!nano controller.
Really proud of this one! I designed the PCB myself in kicad and had a very small run manufactured. Wireless and the outer columns are breakaway. My brother designed the case – MrBacon.
The author recommends typeractive.xyz for sourcing the components, and so do I. :) (5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code.)
Features & Specs
- 36-42 keys, breakaway outer columns (12x3 or 10x3, + thumb keys)
- low-pro Choc switches, hotswap
- Pro Micro form factor controllers (e.g. nice!nano)
- MSK12C02 switch
- Panasonic EVQPUJ_EVQPUA button
- 301230 110mAh battery (optional)
- ZMK firmware
If planning to use the case, the MCU should be soldered with the included headers, not sockets. The sockets add too much height to fit in the case.
Resources
Published on Wed 6th Aug 2025. Featured in KBD #196 (source).
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