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A 52-key wireless split keyboard: Phanny by zackattack.

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Published January 20, 2026
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SfBattleBeagle aka zackattack2130 released the Phanny, a true split keyboard with splay – wireless via nice!nano clones.

This is Phanny, my custom 52 key, wireless, split, ortho, staggered column, with a splay that I designed from the ground up – SfBattleBeagle.

Features

  • 52 keys (6x4+3-ish)
  • MX switches, soldered
  • splay
  • nice!nano or compatible controllers
  • 3D-printed case
  • ZMK firmware

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If you were wondering about the naming – yes:

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Published on Tue 20th Jan 2026. Featured in KBD #205.

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