Keyboards

Contura Keyboards Hephaestes38

A 38-key low-profile unibody split keyboard with an ortholinear, column-splay layout, hot-swappable Choc V1 switches, ZMK firmware, and Bluetooth or USB-C connection.

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Contura Keyboards Hephaestes38
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~$180

Where to buy

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Pros

  • Unibody form gives split-style hand separation without managing two halves
  • Hot-swappable Kailh Choc V1 sockets, no soldering required
  • ZMK Studio support allows keymap changes through a graphical interface
  • Nice!View e-paper display shows layer, battery, WPM and connection status

Cons

  • Only 38 keys, so heavy layer use is needed
  • Case is 3D printed
  • No tenting and no keywell shaping

Specs

SplitUnibody split
StaggerOrtholinear
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys38
LayoutsUS
SwitchesLow-profile
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareZMK
DIY kitNo
ConnectivityBluetooth, USB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released—
Sources
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