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Laika

A 45%-ish v4n4g0n-inspired open-source keyboard: Laika by kapee1.

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Published April 14, 2026
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Vladimir (aka kapee1) released his Laika, a 45%-ish v4n4g0n-inspired keyboard with split spacebar support, driven by an RP2040-Zero controller.

Named after Laika — the first living creature to orbit Earth – kapee1.

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Features

  • custom compact layout — 53 keys (47 + half of number row)
  • Split spacebar support (2 × 3u or 1 x 6u)
  • MX switches, hotswap
  • Waveshare RP2040-Zero MCU
  • Plate options: Standard and Extra (with enlarged stabilizer holes)
  • Top mount with o-rings
  • Milled polycarbonate case, held together by magnets
  • VIAL / QMK firmware

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Published on Tue 14th Apr 2026. Featured in KBD #210.

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