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Wilson26

A 26-key semi-handwired split with lots of magnets: Wilson26 by Stephan Møller.

KBD.news
Published January 20, 2025

Stephan Møller (aka rollercole) shared his Wilson26, a 26-key semi-handwired split keyboard using 1u PCBs and driven by Seeed Xiao controllers.

I just finished my first custom board ever and it was also the first time I tried hand wiring, so bare with me :) I always felt most boards give me a crippled hand because I have a short thumb. I also reduced the activity on the pinky by only having a single key there – Stephan.

The keyboard uses a couple of magnets to hold the case together as well as making the halves stick to the desk as the author has a metal plate under his desk mat.

Features

• 26 keys (single thumb key on each side)
• MX, hotswap (via 1u PCBs)
• Seeed XIAO RP2040 controller
• 3D-printed case

Resources

• https://github.com/StephanMoeller/wilson26

Published on Mon 20th Jan 2025. Featured in KBD #184 (source).

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