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Lintilla

This 42-key wireless split keyboard by Chad Transtrum is called Lintilla.

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Published November 21, 2024
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Chad Transtrum shared his Lintilla, a 42-key wireless split with splay, reversible PCB, featuring Choc v1 switches and XIAO BLEs.

Hi, my name is Chad Transtrum, and I created a new ergonomic split keyboard design with some innovative features I don't think I've seen on other keyboards before – Chad.

The Lintilla comes with a low-profile 3D printed "closed sandwich" case that is only 7 mm tall, yet has space for a larger than normal 502030 250mAh battery.

Specs

  • 42 keys
  • low-pro Choc V1, hotswap
  • "relaxed" Choc spacing (halfway between Choc and MX)
  • reversible PCB
  • wireless-first design, 502030 250mAh batter, ZMK

The key layout is very similar to the Klor, though with a few minor tweaks. It has an aggressive pinky stagger and splayed columns.

Unlike most other 40% keyboards, it includes a quick-access function key on each half that is surprisingly easy to reach, even though it violates the "1DFU" rule. I use those keys for mute and mission control – Chad.

In addition, it doesn't require tucking the thumb to hit any of the thumb keys.

Pic:

The author wasn't comfortable with the Choc spacing on for example the Totem, but also felt the keys on the MX-spaced Klor were too far apart. The result is the "relaxed" Choc spacing: Chad split the difference, and made the spacing halfway between Choc and MX.

Resources

The hardware is designed with ergogen and kicad and open-sourced with the CERN OHL-2 license, with all source files available for editing if desired.

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Published on Thu 21st Nov 2024. Featured in KBD #180.

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