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Smallcat

Smallcat is a 26-key split keyboard by Matt Petiteau, featuring the author's cat, Lila.

KBD.news
Published November 3, 2024

Matt Petiteau aka smallwat3r shared his latest keyboard design, the 26-key Smallcat. As with the author's earlier Sweep Cat and Sweep Cat V2 boards, this latest design feature his cat (Lila) as well.

Not long ago, I created the Sweep Cat adapted from the Sweep. But I wanted to reduce even further finger movements, so I created the Smallcat – Matt.

Specs

• 26 keys
• Choc switches, soldered only
• diodeless
• RP2040-Zero controller footprint
• TRRS jack connector
• splay
• QMK/Vial

Resources

• https://github.com/smallwat3r/smallcat

Published on Sun 3rd Nov 2024. Featured in KBD #178 (source).

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