Keyboards

Keebio Nyquist

A 5x12 split ortholinear keyboard kit (Rev. 5) with an RP2040 controller, MX hotswap sockets, per-key RGB, and VIA support, whose bottom row can be snapped off to make a 4x12 Levinson-style 40% layout.

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

Keebio Nyquist
Image: © Keebio (Manufacturer image)
Key layout
Image: QMK Firmware (Generated from QMK data (GPL-2.0))
~$79.99

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Pros

  • Hotswap MX sockets, so no switch soldering is needed
  • Remap keys in the browser with VIA, no drivers needed
  • Bottom row snaps off to turn it into a 40% layout
  • USB-C for both the host connection and the link between halves

Cons

  • Grid layout with no column stagger or thumb cluster
  • Wired only
  • Rotary encoders require soldering
  • Accepts MX-style switches only

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerOrtholinear
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterNo
Keys60
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareVIA
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
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Sources
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