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Sputnik
The Sputnik by Vostoklabs is a cheap handwired Corne build, designed with focus on sound.
Published September 29, 2025
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Vostoklabs shared the Sputnik, this affordable handwired split Corne-derivative. Designed with sound in mind: the sandwich case with felt between case and plate, plus specifically designed thick 3D-printed keycaps, allegedly resulting in a very nice thock.
This is a super-cheap handwired corne build, designed with focus on sound (sandwich case, thick keycaps and a lot of felt) – vostoklabs.
The total build cost around 20€.
Features
- 42 keys (6x3+3)
- low-profile Choc switches, hotswap (handwired)
- Pro Micro nRF52840 - nice!nano clone
- repurposed vape batteries (13×34 mm, ~550 mAh)
- wireless ZMK firmware
Resources
- https://github.com/vostoklabs/Sputnik-Handwired-Split-Corne-Keyboard-
- https://makerworld.com/models/1836586
Published on Mon 29th Sep 2025. Featured in KBD #199 (source).
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