Keyboards

splitkb.com Aurora Corne

A 42-key split DIY keyboard kit from splitkb.com, redesigned from the Corne, running QMK or ZMK with MX or Choc hotswap and hand-solder variants.

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splitkb.com Aurora Corne
Image: © splitkb.com (Manufacturer image)
Key layout
Image: QMK Firmware (Generated from QMK data (GPL-2.0))
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Where to buy

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Pros

  • Compact 42-key layout that is portable
  • MX or Choc hotswap variants available
  • Supports OLEDs, rotary encoders and per-key RGB
  • Supports the splitkb.com tenting puck

Cons

  • PCB kit only; controllers, switches and keycaps must be bought separately
  • Rotary encoders cannot be used with Choc switches
  • Few keys, so layers are needed

Specs

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