Keyboards

Dactyl Manuform 3x5 Mini

A wired, hot-swappable mini Dactyl Manuform split keyboard kit with a 3x5 grid per half, a concave columnar keywell and a ManuForm-style thumb cluster.

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Dactyl Manuform Dactyl Manuform 3x5 Mini
Image: © Dactyl Manuform (Manufacturer image)
~¥15,582

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Pros

  • Hot-swap sockets allow switch changes without soldering
  • Concave columnar keywell and thumb cluster reduce finger travel
  • Tenting is built into the case shape
  • Design is supported by QMK firmware

Cons

  • Wired connection only
  • Small key count means relying on layers
  • Sold as a kit that needs assembly
  • Tenting angle is not adjustable

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingFixed
KeywellYes
Thumb clusterYes
Keys36
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
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