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OK35
OK35 is a split ortholinear keyboard designed by u/Y2ff – with exposed through-hole diodes arranged nicely at the top.
Published March 6, 2022
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A 35-key "half-keyboard PCB, designed to be used in pairs". Split is the word designer Y2ff aka mothdotmonster aka Chesapeake (why so many names?) was probably looking for.
Source files: https://github.com/mothdotmonster/OK35
The OK35 is an ortho with an array of THT diodes arranged nicely at the top. To connect he halves, there is a TRRS jack, and the PCB can accommodate a Pro Micro compatible controller.
The repo also includes a 3D-printable case (STLs), and you can buy this as a kit as well: shop of the author.
Published on Sun 6th Mar 2022. Featured in KBD #68 (source).
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