3W6
a small compact 3x5+3 split ortho keyboard (by weteor)
ferris
A low profile split keyboard designed to satisfy one single use case elegantly (by pierrechevalier83)
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GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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3W6
Posts with mentions or reviews of 3W6.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-01-11.
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PicaChoc36 - low profile split for short pinkies
The rest is pretty simple - XIAO controllers, wired/wireless support, 1 rotary encoder, reversible PCB, TRRS or USB-C connection. Very low profile - no bottom plate, no hotswap. Thick top plate so switches are soldered almost flush with the PCB (thanks 3w6 for inspiration). Knob for the low profile encoder is taken from KLOTZ by u/_GEIST_. Unfortunately it was a bit too wide so I had to sand down couple of mms.
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Better, best, besterest...
For what it's worth, I'm on a 3w6. Shout out to weteor for the inspiration for this one.
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corne vs ferris sweep for portable programming board
As 2 corne and 1 sweep owner , i can tell you also have the 3rd option if you are fine with choc switches and live in Europe 3w6. https://github.com/weteor/3W6 It has a middle layer and on board mcu, an completely enclosed. I have no worries when I put it to my backpack;)
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What keyboards do you want to see next in my store!
So, purely out of my own needs, and since the Sweep doesn't quite cover that, I'd love a 3W6 or a Roost. Or even a Rae-dux.
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Does anyone other than keeb.io do split keyboards using usb? Rather not use trrs if possible
There is the Weteor 3w6
- [IC] 3w6 kits
- [US-MD] [IC] 3w6 keyboard kits
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GergoPlex - something similar?
Checkout the 3w6, which is a 3x5+3 split i.e. the same amount of keys as the GergoPlex. You can print the PCB with SMT assembly done for you, so all that's left is to solder on your choice of switches. JCLPCB just happened to have all the components available and in the [github repo](https://github.com/weteor/3W6) there are some discussion/instructions on ordering from them. A slight issue is that you get at least 5 sets of PCBs and at least 2 with full SMT assembly, so you may want to sell the extras on the mech marketplace.
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Planning on building a 3W6 keyboard - need some guidance !
Hi all, I want to build a 3W6 keyboard. https://github.com/weteor/3W6 I need some help & advice please. Don't laugh at my beginner stupidities!
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What are some budget split keyboard
3W6 one of the cheapest build I have seems https://github.com/weteor/3W6
ferris
Posts with mentions or reviews of ferris.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-05-11.
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What's a good option to connect a split kb while using only one RP2040
The original Ferris keayboard uses an I/O expander.
- Mercredi Tech - 2023-03-29
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GITHUB FILES
Corne/crkbd, Sweep, ferris, Lilly58, The Card (the one in your pic)
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How to order Ferris
So, I know the Ferris repo is here: https://github.com/pierrechevalier83/ferris
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Semicolon to underscore trick
For minimizing awkward finger movements, I feel like a decent approach would be to borrow techniques from the tiny keyboard crowd make a multi-layered keyboard layout to minimize movement. e.g. some people have 34 key keyboards with multiple layers triggered in various ways to get the full range of input. (Some people go even further, e.g. to 16 keys).
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[EU-FR] [H] Ferris Compact v0.2.1 fully equipped white PCB [W] Paypal, Revolut, Bizum, LeBonCoin
I have 3 equipped white PCBs for Ferris Compact v0.2.1. It's a 34-key ergo keyboard, for Kailh Choc switches.
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Wireless split keyboard, non BLE
The base idea is something like this amazing keeb but with a more aggressive pinky row stagger like the ferris
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A Colemak Story
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The new and upgraded Framework Laptop
I would be very interested in having a programmable ergo keyboard like the Ferris: https://github.com/pierrechevalier83/ferris
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Have there been splits with an IC?
The ferris (not sweep) is a great example of a board with an integrated mcu. The big disadvantage is that the design is tied to a specific part and also will be less accessible for DIYers. In the case of the ferris, the chip that it uses has been almost impossible to find for the last year, which is one of the factors of the sweep's popularity over the ferris. https://github.com/pierrechevalier83/ferris
What are some alternatives?
When comparing 3W6 and ferris you can also consider the following projects:
36keys - Keyboard pcbs with 36key or less?
Sweep - Sweep - a small promicro based keyboard inspired by the Ferris.
untitled-keyboard
miryoku - Miryoku is an ergonomic, minimal, orthogonal, and universal keyboard layout.
rae-dux - Generated keyboard
Ferris-Slip-On-Case - Friction fit case for the ferris pcb
popcorn - 36 key corne thing but with more stagger.
zmk - ZMK Firmware Repository
qmk_firmware - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families
SofleKeyboard - A split keyboard based on Lily58, Crkbd and Helix keyboards
ErgoDox - ErgoDox Mechanical Keyboard pcb & acrylic case