Keyboards

Bastard Keyboards Charybdis MK2

A 56-key split DIY kit with a concave keywell and an integrated thumb trackball, running QMK and accepting MX-style switches.

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Bastard Keyboards Charybdis MK2
Image: © Bastard 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

  • Integrated trackball replaces a separate mouse
  • Concave keywell and split design
  • Customizable via Argos or QMK
  • 3-year warranty and open source

Cons

  • Kit excludes keycaps, switches and cables
  • Build is described as demanding
  • Low-profile switches not supported
  • No wireless connectivity (USB-C/TRRS)

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingAdjustable (≤30°)
KeywellYes
Thumb clusterYes
Keys56
LayoutsUS
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux, android
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