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Xiao_256

A wireless ortho split with source files: Xiao_256 by redguardsoldier.

KBD.news
Published May 10, 2023

Creator Tung Vu Anh aka vuanhtung/redguardsoldier shared his xiao_256, a 6x5 split ortho keyboard (with number row) sporting Seeed's Xiao BLE controllers – hence the name: 2 halves 5 rows 6 colums.

The PCB is reversible. A small PCB is also available to cover the MCU, battery and wiring.

Specs

• 60 keys, 6x5 ortho layout
• Gateron low-profile switches
• reversible PCB
• Xiao BLE controllers

Resources

• https://github.com/vuanhtung/xiao_256

Published on Wed 10th May 2023. Featured in KBD #122 (source).

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