Keyboards

Bastard Keyboards TBK Mini

A split Dactyl Manuform-style keyboard with a 3-key thumb cluster and in-house case, PCB and QMK firmware, sold assembled or as a DIY kit.

Key specs auto-matched against source pages · Last verified: 2026-10-18

Bastard Keyboards TBK Mini
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

  • Concave keywell reduces finger travel
  • Keymap is easy to change with Via
  • Optional detachable tents add 30° of tenting
  • Open-source case and PCBs

Cons

  • No hot-swap; switches are soldered
  • Not compatible with low-profile switches
  • Prebuilt ships without keycaps or a USB-C cable

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingFixed (≤30°)
KeywellYes
Thumb clusterYes
Keys42
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareVIA
DIY kitNo
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
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