Keyboards

di0ib (40% Keyboards) Half n Half

A small DIY split ortholinear keyboard, described as a wider Gherkin with dedicated thumb switches, whose two halves connect over a TRRS cable.

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di0ib (40% Keyboards) Half n Half
Image: © di0ib (40% Keyboards) (Manufacturer image)
Key layout
Image: QMK Firmware (Generated from QMK data (GPL-2.0))
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Where to buy

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Pros

  • One PCB design that can be built as either the left or right half
  • Gerber files and firmware are published on git
  • Supported by QMK
  • The isolated space bar fits whatever keycap size you want

Cons

  • No finished product for sale; you have to build it yourself
  • Very few keys, so you depend heavily on layers
  • No tilt or tenting mechanism

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerOrtholinear
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys—
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released2018
Sources
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