Keyboards

nakano Bobtail

A 42-key split wireless column-staggered keyboard with 17mm key pitch, a 25mm trackball and a rotary encoder, derived from the cool642tb-mini.

Key specs auto-matched against source pages · Last verified: 2026-10-17

nakano Bobtail
Image: © nakano (Manufacturer image)
~¥32,500

Where to buy

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Pros

  • Narrow 17mm pitch and column stagger reduce finger travel
  • Built-in trackball and wheel encoder
  • Keymap editable from the browser via ZMK Studio
  • Fully assembled, no soldering required

Cons

  • Individually made DIY board without mass-production quality assurance
  • Choc-only; MX switches are not supported
  • The 17mm pitch can take a few days to get used to
  • Slightly taller than its predecessor, so less portable

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys42
LayoutsUS
SwitchesLow-profile
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareZMK
DIY kitNo
ConnectivityBluetooth
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released2026
Sources
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