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Hephaestes38

An open-source 38-key low-profile unibody split keyboard: Hephaestes38 by DeppressedCabbage.

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Published May 7, 2025
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DeppressedCabbage aka GurApprehensive7540 shared Hephaestes38. This custom 38-key low-profile monoblock split is wireless via Nice!Nano, and features an optional Nice!View display.

As this was the first pcb I have ever made, there were a couple of errors, like the diode directions on the silkscreen were backwards, and I totally forgot to add through holes to attach the case. However, I am super excited that I got it working! – GurApprehensive7540.

Specs

  • 38 keys
  • low-profile Choc V1, hotswap
  • splay
  • wireless via Nice!Nano controller
  • optional Nice!View E-paper display
  • ZMK firmware

PCB generated via Ergogen.

Resources

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Published on Wed 7th May 2025. Featured in KBD #191 (source).

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