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Karma
Karma is a wireless-first low-profile split keyboard, shared by Achyudh Ram.
Published October 19, 2024
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The Karma, a wireless split by Achyudh Ram (aka bottlestreet3d), was inspired by popular projects like Geist's TOTEM.
I'm excited to finally share Karma, a 36-key wireless split ergonomic mechanical keyboard, inspired by two very popular keyboards – Corne and TOTEM – bottlestreet3d.
Some of the goals going into this project were the ergonomic 36-key layout (3x5 column-staggered layout with 3 thumb keys per side) and the wireless-first approach: prioritizing a Bluetooth split setup. Battery life measured in weeks, not days, rules out a screen or LED backlights.
Specs
- 36 keys (3x5+3)
- low-pro Choc, hotswap
- Seeed XIAO BLE controllers
- wireless support
- 3D-printed case
Resources
Published on Sat 19th Oct 2024. Featured in KBD #177 (source).
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