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Puffer

Duarte Bento released his Puffer, a low-profile split keyboard with MX spacing.

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Published January 5, 2025
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The Puffer is a 36-key split keyboard with MX-spaced Choc switches – designed by Duarte Bento aka DuBento.

Based on the temper keyboard, the Puffer has been upgraded for more comfortable use by those with larger hands – Duarte.

Specs

  • 36 keys (5x3+3)
  • Choc, hotswap or soldered
  • 19x18mm MX spacing (from 18x17mm Choc)
  • reversible PCB
  • nice!nano
  • Tenting puck support added
  • SMD diodes
  • ZMK firmware

Due to change in overall dimensions, this board is not compatible with Temper/Chocofi cases.

There's a detailed photolog of the build process available too.

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Published on Sun 5th Jan 2025. Featured in KBD #183 (source).


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