Keyboards

Custom keyboards, firmware, and layouts. I touch type with the Colemak DH layout and mostly build (and use) split keyboards.

Custom keyboard FAQ

New to split builds or alternative layouts? This quick FAQ covers the essentials and points you to trusted, community-maintained resources.

What’s a custom keyboard?

Firmware?

But QWERTY is the only thing I know!

Why split?

Learning to type again

Here’s a selection of keyboards I’ve built for myself.

I’ll add more when I have time—there are around 25 builds in various configurations.

2022

Wired Corne with a brass plate and wooden case.

2023

Corne with a custom 3D-printed case.

2022

42-key low-profile split; bare PCB with rubber feet.

2023

41-key single-piece board in acrylic.