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Puffer

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

KBD.news
Published January 5, 2025

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

• https://github.com/DuBento/puffer
• https://github.com/DuBento/puffer/blob/master/guide/BUILD.md

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

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