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Shorky21

A wireless macropad by James Gzowski: Shorky21 with encoders and RGB.

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Published June 19, 2025
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James Gzowski (aka Flexyjerkov/gzowski) shared his Shorky21, a 21-key wireless macropad with two encoders and RGB.

Designed because I've never done a wireless board before and wanted something to use purely for gaming, and who doesn't love RGB lit arrow keys… – James.

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Specs

  • 21 keys, orthoish
  • MX switches, soldered
  • Pro Micro NRF52840 controller
  • 2x rotary encoders
  • ZMK firmware

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Published on Thu 19th Jun 2025. Featured in KBD #193 (source).

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