Xiao_256 A wireless ortho split with source files: Xiao_256 by redguardsoldier .
KBD.news Published May 10, 2023
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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
Published on Wed 10th May 2023. Featured in KBD #122 (source ).
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