Keyboards

ai03 Keyboard Designs Orbit

An open-source split keyboard PCB project derived from the crkbd, with 5 rows and 7 columns per side and a key arrangement close to standard QWERTY.

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ai03 Keyboard Designs Orbit
Image: © ai03 Keyboard Designs (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

  • Keys stay close to standard QWERTY positions, so switching from a regular keyboard is easier
  • Controller built onto the PCB, with a USB Type-C port
  • Supports both MX and Alps switches and has built-in protection circuitry
  • Supported by QMK firmware

Cons

  • Not sold as a finished product; you have to build it yourself
  • PCBs are provided without any warranty
  • Case group buy orders are closed

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerRow-staggered
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterNo
Keys—
LayoutsUS
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released—
Sources
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