Keyboards

Southpaw Design Centromere LP

The Centromere LP from Southpaw Design is a split wireless keyboard kit that connects through a USB receiver, runs QMK, and can be built with either Kailh Choc low-profile or MX-style switches.

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Southpaw Design Centromere LP
Image: © Southpaw Design (Manufacturer image)
~$149.99

Where to buy

View at Southpaw DesignOfficial site

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Pros

  • The USB receiver is described as giving lower latency and longer battery life than Bluetooth
  • Keymaps and layers are fully programmable with QMK
  • Works with Kailh Choc, MX or ALPS switches
  • Each half runs on a CR2032 coin cell, said to last a couple of months

Cons

  • Sold as a kit, so you have to solder the diodes and switches yourself
  • There is no Bluetooth, so you always need the receiver
  • Every color is sold out and new orders are paused

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys—
LayoutsCustom
SwitchesLow-profile
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB receiver
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released—
Sources
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