Keyboards

holykeebs Span

Span is an open-source, low-profile split keyboard with 36 keys (3x5 column-staggered plus 2u/1.5u/1u thumb keys), Choc spacing, and optional touchpad, trackpoint or trackball modules.

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holykeebs Span
Image: © holykeebs (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

  • Optional integrated touchpad, trackpoint or trackball
  • Hybrid hotswap or direct-solder switch mounting
  • Large 2u thumb keys with optional stabilizer
  • Sold as a kit, soldered, or fully assembled

Cons

  • Only 36 keys, so heavy layer use takes getting used to
  • Wired only; no wireless option mentioned
  • PCBs are not reversible
  • A pointing device and the OLED cannot share the same half

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys36
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesLow-profile
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareVial
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released2023
Sources
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