Keyboards

電脳甲板工廠 Reex56

The Reex56 is a 56-key, 60% split DIY keyboard kit that needs soldering, with QMK firmware, Cherry MX-compatible hot-swap sockets and a bearing-supported trackball that can go in any of six positions.

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電脳甲板工廠 Reex56
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~¥28,500

Where to buy

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Pros

  • Trackball can be mounted in one of six positions, and you can fit one on each half
  • The ball sits on three bearings, which reviewers say makes it roll smoothly
  • Cherry MX-compatible hot-swap sockets, so switches can be changed without soldering
  • Keymap is editable through QMK and Remap

Cons

  • Comes as a kit that you solder and assemble yourself
  • You have to buy Pro Micros, switches, keycaps, a TRRS cable and a 34mm ball separately
  • Out of stock on BOOTH

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterNo
Keys56
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released2023
Sources
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