A custom split mechanical keyboard designed from scratch—from identifying the problem through PCB design, firmware, and planning for manufacturing. The goal was a compact, ergonomic keyboard with minimal component count and no compromises on feel.
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PCB Design
Designed the schematic and board layout in KiCad. The key constraint was a reversible PCB—a single board that works for both the left and right halves of the split, cutting fabrication cost and complexity in half.
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Process
The project followed a full product development cycle: identifying pain points with existing keyboards, iterative prototyping and testing, gathering feedback, and designing with manufacturing scalability in mind.