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Lapka

Nikita Shirokov released his Lapka, a 36-key low-pro split keyboard with uniform splay.

KBD.news
Published April 17, 2025

Lapka (Лапка) is a small 36-key wireless split by Nikita Shirokov aka braindefender, designer of various popular keycap profiles, e.g. the KLP Lamé.

The Lapka features a uniform splay layout with Choc spacing. The build is diodeless, using direct-pin on SuperMini nRF52840 (nice!nano compatible) controllers.

Wireless ergonomic split keyboard for those who have paws (: – braindefender.

Specs

• 36 keys (5x3+3)
• low-profile Choc switches, soldered
• reversible PCB
• SuperMini nRF52840 controllers
• 3D printed case

Low-profile case: the switches almost touch the table. For now, silicone bumpers are stuck right onto the PCB.

Resources

• https://github.com/braindefender/lapka/

Published on Thu 17th Apr 2025. Featured in KBD #190 (source).

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