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Puffer
Duarte Bento released his Puffer, a low-profile split keyboard with MX spacing.
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.
Resources
Published on Sun 5th Jan 2025. Featured in KBD #183 (source).
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