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LowKey36
An ultra-low-profile split with Kailh PG1316 switches: LowKey36 by Matt Gilbert.
Published December 10, 2024
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Matt Gilbert teased his LowKey36, a 36-key split using Kailh's ultra-low-profile surface-mount PG1316 switches.
This is using Kailh PG1316 switches. […] They are a little scratchy. I'm hoping that they will wear-in a bit and get smoother. They are also a little "twangy" sounding with some spring noise. The weight and tactility are great though! – Matt.
In addition, to achieve the effect you can see in the photos, the author under-painted the clear caps he ordered.
Specs
- 36 keys (5x3+3)
- Kailh PG1316 switches, soldered
- wireless via nice!nano
- nice!view
- ZMK
Resources
The WIP repo holds the basic KiCAD files used to create the prototype of the LowKey36 (v1.2), but it doesn't have all the component symbols/footprints included:
Published on Tue 10th Dec 2024. Featured in KBD #181.
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