Keyboards

Protieusz NewType-36

A DIY 36-key unibody split keyboard derived from the nowt36, with an integrated 25mm trackball.

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Protieusz NewType-36
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Pros

  • Integrated 25mm trackball (PMW3360)
  • Per-key RGB
  • Uses a Waveshare RP2040-Zero

Cons

  • Switches are soldered, not hot-swappable
  • DIY build required

Specs

SplitUnibody split
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys36
LayoutsUS
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released2024
Sources
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