Keyboards

bbrfkr scatter42

Scatter42 is a 42-key, 40% split keyboard with a columnar-staggered layout, supporting Cherry MX and Kailh low-profile switches, published as an open-source DIY design.

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bbrfkr scatter42
Image: © bbrfkr (Manufacturer image)
Key layout
Image: QMK Firmware (Generated from QMK data (GPL-2.0))
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Pros

  • Columnar-staggered layout intended to reduce strain on the pinkies
  • Layout avoids tucking the thumbs inward
  • 42 keys leave room for control keys
  • Supports both Cherry MX and Kailh low-profile switches

Cons

  • DIY open-source design, not offered as a finished product
  • The page gives no price or retail information

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys42
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
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