Keyboards

takashiski Otaku Split rev.1

A 73-key DIY split keyboard kit based on the Japanese (JIS) layout with an ISO Enter, designed by takashiski (skyhigh-works), sold on BOOTH around 2019, and running QMK on Pro Micro controllers.

Key specs auto-matched against source pages · Last verified: 2026-10-18

Key layout
Image: QMK Firmware (Generated from QMK data (GPL-2.0))
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Where to buy

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Pros

  • Keeps a familiar Japanese row-staggered layout while splitting the halves
  • 73 keys including an ISO Enter, close to a full 60% JIS set
  • Firmware is in the official QMK repository
  • Socketed PCB allows swapping switches

Cons

  • Solder-required DIY kit that is no longer sold
  • Controllers, switches and keycaps must be sourced separately
  • No tenting mechanism

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerRow-staggered
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterNo
Keys73
LayoutsJIS
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareQMK
DIY kitYes
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
Released—
Sources
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