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Hector36
The Hector36 is a compact wireless split keyboard by ezxzeng – with splay.
Published April 7, 2026
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Released by ezxzeng, the split Hector36 is a compact wireless ergo keyboard with a reversible PCB, making fabrication cheap while keeping a comfortable, aggressively staggered and splayed layout.
A sub-100×100 mm split keyboard inspired by Totem, without the extra pinky key – ezxzeng.
Generated with Ergogen.
Specs
- 36 keys (5x3+3 split layout)
- MX switches, hotswap
- nice!nano or nRF52840 controller
- diodeless design
- reversible, sub-100x100 mm PCB
- 3D-printed case
The only tested and working variant is the MX one, although more versions are coming (Choc with Choc and MX spacing, Gateron low profile).
Resources
Published on Tue 7th Apr 2026. Featured in KBD #209 (source).
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