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KLOR
A split keyboard with 36-42 keys, RP2040 support, haptic feedback, etc.: KLOR by u/_GEIST_.
Published July 6, 2022
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KLOR is a feature-rich 36-42 keys column-staggered split keyboard designed by _GEIST_. It supports a per-key RGB matrix, encoders, OLED displays, haptic feedback, speakers, a Pixart Paw3204 trackball, the SplitKB tenting puck and four different layouts via brake-off parts.
The KLOR is my first keyboard design, a 36-42 keys column-staggered split keyboard – _GEIST_.
It can use AVR Pro Micros and RP2040 Pro Micros alike.
In addition, there are two cases in the repo: a stacked acrylic one and another case for 3D printing.
Specs
- per-key RGB matrix
- encoders
- (kind of hidden) OLED displays
- haptic feedback
- speakers
- Pixart Paw3204 trackball
- four different layouts, through break-off parts
- SplitKB tenting puck support.
Files
GitHub repo: https://github.com/GEIGEIGEIST/KLOR
Published on Wed 6th Jul 2022. Featured in KBD #86 (source).
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