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KeeNoard

Yuburoll's KeeNoard is a 38-key split keyboard with rotary encoder and multiple center key, with only one RP2040 Zero board.

KBD.news
Published November 11, 2025

The KeeNoard, designed by Yuburoll, is a true split keyboard using a single controller thanks to the Japanese duplex matrix approach.

Inspired and learned many thing from the former great Cheapino, KeeNoard uses only one board and Japanese duplex matrix, and controlled ghosting with three PNP transistor and active-high matrix – yuburoll.

Halves linked by RJ45 connectors.

Features

• 38 keys (5x3+3-ish)
• MX switches, hotswap or soldered
• RP2040-Zero
• reversible PCB
• EC11 encoders
• RJ45 connector
• 3D-printed case

Resources

• https://github.com/yuburoll/KeeNoard

Published on Tue 11th Nov 2025. Featured in KBD #201 (source).

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