Top 23 mechanical-keyboard Open-Source Projects

• crkbd

  194 4,891 8.9 Makefile

  Corne keyboard, a split keyboard with 3x6 column staggered keys and 3 thumb keys.

Project mention: Problem with JLCPCB holes | /r/crkbd | 2023-12-09

• awesome-split-keyboards

  68 4,514 0.0

  A collection of ergonomic split keyboards ⌨

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• awesome-mechanical-keyboard

  42 2,799 6.2 Astro

  ⌨️ A curated list of Open Source Mechanical Keyboard resources.

  

Project mention: My first custom pcb design | /r/MechanicalKeyboards | 2023-07-18

• mechanical-keyboard

  53 2,706 5.8

  DIY mechanical keyboard and where to find them

• zmk

  157 2,375 9.6 C

  ZMK Firmware Repository

  

Project mention: ZMK + Cirque trackpad? | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 2023-10-29

I saw this same question was posted half a year ago and was wondering if anyone knew of any updates. Looks like this development branch of ZMK is stalled.

• redox-keyboard

  47 1,714 3.3

  Ergonomic split mechanical keyboard

Project mention: Being a bit overwhelmed while designing a keyboard. | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 2023-06-09

Use 3 of those YJ-14015 modules (e.g. https://github.com/mattdibi/redox-keyboard/tree/master/redox-w) with a Pro Micro Q2: Is there a way to generate the PCB for this with ergogen or do I have to wing it in KiCad?

• mechvibes

  20 1,311 7.8 JavaScript

  Mechvibes

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• duckyPad

  21 1,153 7.8 C

  Do-It-All Mechanical Macropad

Project mention: DuckyPad: Do-It-All Mechanical Macropad | news.ycombinator.com | 2023-10-31

• keyboards

  24 843 2.7 HTML

  @tzarc's custom keyboard designs.

• scottokeebs

  57 702 9.4 C

  A collection of free-to-build handwired keyboard and macropad projects.

Project mention: Affordable OLKBs for many students? | /r/olkb | 2023-12-06

Take a look at https://scottokeebs.com, he has a lot of open source designs that involve hand-soldering so no PCB required. Just 3d print a case top and bottom, add switches, diodes, wire, ucontroller, cheap blank keycaps, and some soldering work. With bulk purchases it might be below the €30 threshold (filament might push you over budget?)

• wally

  19 666 2.5 Go

  The Flash(ing tool) (by zsa)

  

Project mention: My super-well documented battle with Valve trying to enable Read/Write on my Steam Deck | /r/linuxquestions | 2023-09-04

For context, I have attempted for weeks to install a program called Wally used for keyboard configuration on an ergonomic mechanical keyboard, something I imagine a lot of Linux users are well-acquainted with. In my journey, I've learned a lot about bash commands, which is nice, but I want to edit my fucking keyboard and can't crack this, even with support from ZSA (the keyboard makers themselves).

• anne-key

  3 566 0.0 Rust

  Firmware for Anne Pro Keyboard written in Rust

• Fulcrum

  31 528 3.4 Python

  The Fulcrum Keyboard is an ergo-mechanical split keyboard with extra thumb functionality. It has 20 keys, two rotary encoders, and two 5-way switches.

Project mention: Svalboard Typing Demo :D | /r/olkb | 2023-06-30

dude I really think you should consider a sideways-mounted 5-way switch for the thumbs like I did on the fulcrum. I think it would work really well on this form factor

• piantor

  13 523 4.0

  The Piantor Keyboard is a beginner-friendly, easy-to-solder, 42-key or 36-key, diodeless, low profile aggressive column staggered, hotswappable and non-hotswappable, programmable ergonomic mechanical split keyboard powered by Raspberry Pi Pico or other compatible RP2040 boards. It is based on the Cantor Keyboard.

  

Project mention: Corne, but with a wider thumb cluster and stronger column stagger? | /r/crkbd | 2023-06-13

There are a few things that are close: * The Cantor/Piantor: more aggressive stagger and slightly changed thumb cluster. * The Swept Corne: essentially a big sweep. * The Hillside 46/48: This comes in many forms which are very similar to what you are looking for. Essentially an extra aggressive stagger (and perhaps splayed) Corne with a bigger thumb cluster.

• python-keyboard

  1 481 0.0 Python

  A hand-wired USB & Bluetooth keyboard powered by Python and more

  

• cherry-mx-keycaps

  4 388 0.0

  3D models of Chery MX keycaps

• MX_Alps_Hybrid

  6 338 2.4

  KiCad Library of custom MX-Alps footprints

• Keyboard-Layout-Editor-for-Blender

  5 333 0.0 Python

  Allows you to import keyboard layouts into blender and render them in 3d

• kicad-kbplacer

  4 296 9.5 Python

  KiCad plugin for automatic keyboard's key placement and routing

Project mention: KiCad plugin for mechanical keyboard design | /r/olkb | 2023-05-25

You can see it in action in tests here (remember to expand rows too see results) or by some examples here

• beyblock20

  3 294 0.0 Python

  The magnetic, modular, 20-key macropad that can join together to form an ortholinear board

• Lotus-Keyboard

  21 267 8.5 HTML

  A split ergo linear keyboard derived from the Lily58 family

• pheromone_keyboard

  5 262 0.0 C

• splitKbCompare

  6 237 3.7 R

  An interactive tool for comparing layouts of different split mechanical keyboards

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mechanical-keyboard related posts

• Exist a PBC generator friendly for MS Ergo-like keyboards?

  2 projects | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 9 Dec 2023

• Introducing Allium58 GLP: an Open Source, wireless-enabled keyboard with Gateron Low Profile sockets, inspired by the Lily58 Pro

  2 projects | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 19 Nov 2023

• DuckyPad: Do-It-All Mechanical Macropad

  1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 31 Oct 2023

• ZMK + Cirque trackpad?

  1 project | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 29 Oct 2023

• Top ergonomic split keyboard right now?

  1 project | /r/ErgoMechKeyboards | 8 Oct 2023

• My super-well documented battle with Valve trying to enable Read/Write on my Steam Deck

  1 project | /r/linuxquestions | 4 Sep 2023

• Installing a mechanical keyboard configuration utility (Wally)

  1 project | /r/SteamDeck | 26 Aug 2023
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