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Kapl

by keyzog · ·

70 keys split

Alps / Choc v1 / MX Pro Micro socket QMK

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An assembled Kapl, from the project's own README.

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The Kapl is a split ergonomic keyboard with 70 keys (7x5). Please read project wiki for details

Layouts

Spec

Shape

Body
split, 2 halves
Split link
TRRS cable
Splay
— not recorded —
Stagger
— not recorded —
Key spacing
MX spacing · 19.05 × 19.05 mm

Switches

Switch footprint
Alps, Choc v1, MX
Hotswap
Mill-Max, or solder the switches in

Electronics

Controller
Pro Micro socket
Connectivity
Wireless with a nice!nano v2 — needs a ZMK config
USB port
USB-C or micro-USB, depends on the dev board
Firmware
QMK (kapl/rev1)
Firmware targets
ATmega32U4
Key wiring
5×7 matrix per half, column-to-row diodes
Room for
encoder
Power switch
no
Exposed components
no

Building it

Build method
PCB
Soldering
SMD, hand-solderable (LED)
SMD required
yes

Licensing

Hardware
MIT
Firmware
MIT
Documentation
MIT

Sources