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Lapka 42

Nikita Shirokov's Lapka 42 is a wireless low-profile split keyboard with splay.

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Published February 9, 2026
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Nikita Shirokov aka braindefender, author of the original 36-key Lapka and the popular KLP Lamé keycap profile by the way, released the Lapka 42, a layout variant with an extra column – now with hotswap sockets and diode matrix.

Ergonomic keyboard for smaller hands – braindefender.

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Features

  • 42 keys (6x3+3)
  • low-profile Choc V1/V2 switches
  • hotswap, Choc spacing (18x17mm)
  • nRF52840 controller (SuperMini, nice!nano)
  • splay
  • 3D-printed case
  • ZMK/RMK firmware

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Published on Mon 9th Feb 2026. Featured in KBD #206 (source).

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